[ACS] [How to] Root, Unroot, Hotspot, Roms, Tips and more! (12 videos) 5/18/12 - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

This would be updated videos to show the latest methods to root unroot and more!
Development:
How to install the android sdk:
http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showt...tspot-Roms-Tips-and-more!-(12-videos)-5-18-12
How to install Drivers on PC:
http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showt...tspot-Roms-Tips-and-more!-(12-videos)-5-18-12
How to unlock bootloader:
http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showt...tspot-Roms-Tips-and-more!-(12-videos)-5-18-12
How to root the Sprint Galaxy Nexus:
http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showt...tspot-Roms-Tips-and-more!-(12-videos)-5-18-12
How to get free wifi hotspot:
http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showt...tspot-Roms-Tips-and-more!-(12-videos)-5-18-12
How to unroot:
http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showt...tspot-Roms-Tips-and-more!-(12-videos)-5-18-12
How to install a radio:
http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showt...tspot-Roms-Tips-and-more!-(12-videos)-5-18-12
How to install the Black ICE Rom:
http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showt...tspot-Roms-Tips-and-more!-(12-videos)-5-18-12
Review of the Black ICE Rom:
http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showt...tspot-Roms-Tips-and-more!-(12-videos)-5-18-12
Tips and more:
Unboxing the Sprint Galaxy Nexus:
http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showt...tspot-Roms-Tips-and-more!-(12-videos)-5-18-12
1080p Video camera test:
http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showt...tspot-Roms-Tips-and-more!-(12-videos)-5-18-12
Radio speed test: FC12 vs. FD01:
http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showt...tspot-Roms-Tips-and-more!-(12-videos)-5-18-12

Mine as well.. Just in case

qbking77 said:
Mine as well.. Just in case
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THANK YOU! Every other post was about how to unlock, how to this, how to that. Glad to see you in the Sprint nexus section!

I request a sticky please!!!
Kenny!!!!
Please Sticky

davidrules7778 said:
I request a sticky please!!!
Kenny!!!!
Please Sticky
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+1 Mr. Glass!

Thanks QBK nice work!!!

hey I rooted with the galaxy nexus toolkit 6.0 way and was wondering if i can unroot and go back to stock with the unroot method here??
thanks

jsonger121 said:
hey I rooted with the galaxy nexus toolkit 6.0 way and was wondering if i can unroot and go back to stock with the unroot method here??
thanks
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99.9 percent sure
However that extra .1 percent i am not

Good to see you here QBking... did you jump on the nexus bandwagon too?

Of course you get a sticky and my nandroid thread doesn't have one

Wordlywisewiz said:
Of course you get a sticky and my nandroid thread doesn't have one
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Take another look
FNM

can someone help me with why when i plug my phone "in fasstboot mode" in to my pc and then open a command prompt and type fastboot devices it will not recognize it. theres a part in the unroot video where he is in "downloads" and then opens cmd it works, then when i try it....nothing.....
thanks for any help.

I just needed the files
(These will be used, to update my Root Helper, and make it usable, for everyone )

computer wont recognize phone while in bootloader mode i type fastboot oem unlock and it just waiting for device. any help??
edit: nevermind!!!!
Edit again: I got root!!! Yeah!!!

justen7723 said:
computer wont recognize phone while in bootloader mode i type fastboot oem unlock and it just waiting for device. any help??
edit: nevermind!!!!
Edit again: I got root!!! Yeah!!!
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What did you do different cause mine just sits in bootloader mode and the command prompt just says waiting for device.... it's been about 5min now ><
and when my computer recognizes the phone in recovery it makes a weird connextion noise not like the usual one

Nitefall said:
What did you do different cause mine just sits in bootloader mode and the command prompt just says waiting for device.... it's been about 5min now ><
and when my computer recognizes the phone in recovery it makes a weird connextion noise not like the usual one
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It's picky about recognizing the USB. My problem was actually fixed by using a different USB port. Try reinstalling the drivers, or using a different USB port, or downloading pdanet and maybe some light threats.

jesusice said:
It's picky about recognizing the USB. My problem was actually fixed by using a different USB port. Try reinstalling the drivers, or using a different USB port, or downloading pdanet and maybe some light threats.
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Yea I finally got it after I posted that just hadn't been back to fix it lol
Thanks anyway I did switch usb ports and cables

How To Videos
I'm not as big as qbking77, and I'm not sure if the mods would be happy with me starting a new thread with my how to videos, and I'm not trying to step on anyones toes. My video shows a completely different root method than qbking does, and it shows you how to unlock the bootloader in the same video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf7H3QT_Vqc&hd=1&list=PL2A3C66EF2F16BA1E
A playlist of mine can be found here,
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2A3C66EF2F16BA1E
If it would be better to start my own thread, (mods) please let me know!

I would like to use CWM instead of TWRP that is used in the instruction videos.. Any suggestions?

jcarlm said:
I would like to use CWM instead of TWRP that is used in the instruction videos.. Any suggestions?
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Yeah, you could download the recovery.img from Koush's website, or you could use the method I did in my video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf7H3QT_Vqc&hd=1&list=PL2A3C66EF2F16BA1E
EDIT: Here are the .img's for ALL phones. Pick the one for your phone.
http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager

Related

Galaxy nexus 4.0.4 build IMM30d root

I could use some help so I don't brick my phone. I have done a search or two on how to root this particular build and it's probably me - I don't think I have found any information to my question. On xda there was info on the superboot method from modaco that it only worked on ICS4.0.1. The GNex toolkit v7 does not have build IMM30d included. I purchased the phone from Google play and received it late last week. Is this build supported by any root method mentioned? Or will anyone link me to a method that supports the build?
My signature will get you running in a jiffy, sir.
Are you familiar with the toolkit at all?
dirtyreturn said:
Are you familiar with the toolkit at all?
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for the love of all things good and holy... dont use the toolkit or you'll ask silly questions like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747639
dirtyreturn said:
Are you familiar with the toolkit at all?
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Don't use toolkits. It's not that there is anything inherently bad with them, but having a program do everything for you without understanding how it is doing it means that you don't know how to fix anything if something goes wrong. It's better to do things manually and learn how everything works before taking the easy way through it.
Haha, alright. This is in the Q&A section and I'm sure as hell no developer. I'm coming from a mytouch4g. Had to use adb to downgrade from gingerbread to froyo to root it. Even after reading it over a couple times the directions were still intimidating. It looked like an easy option. Appreciate the input though.
I'll reiterate what others said...
You'll want to know that adb and fastboot are set up correctly, anyway.
They're EXTREMELY useful in countless situations.
I promise you that it'll be an easy process.
Jubakuba said:
I'll reiterate what others said...
You'll want to know that adb and fastboot are set up correctly, anyway.
They're EXTREMELY useful in countless situations.
I promise you that it'll be an easy process.
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Appreciate the link/input you posted. I'll follow it correctly I hope as it doesn't appear to be rocket science.
Zepius said:
for the love of all things good and holy... dont use the toolkit or you'll ask silly questions like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747639
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hey thanks for rating this one star. :good:
dirtyreturn said:
hey thanks for rating this one star. :good:
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wasnt me that did that. i dont rate threads.
dirtyreturn said:
hey thanks for rating this one star. :good:
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Might not have been him...
There's someone(s) bum-rushing the forum today and rating everything 1*.
Jubakuba said:
Might not have been him...
There's someone(s) bum-rushing the forum today and rating everything 1*.
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Zepius said:
wasnt me that did that. i dont rate threads.
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HA. sorry. if you are still willing to help real quick... the command 'adb reboot bootloader' brought up a bubble installing device driver.. android 1.0.. failed to install driver. I had already had the drivers installed. Idea?
Most likely, if you connect you device to Wi-Fi, it will receive an OTA update -- I think IMM76 (blanking on build number).
dirtyreturn said:
HA. sorry. if you are still willing to help real quick... the command 'adb reboot bootloader' brought up a bubble installing device driver.. android 1.0.. failed to install driver. I had already had the drivers installed. Idea?
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The driver needs to install TWICE: once when your device is booted normally, and once when booted into the bootloader.
I'm having a problem using juba's rooting method. It won't go into recovery mode. I'm using the same android and build as the fellow poster. Any help? It's just sticking on the google word with the unlock thing at the bottom when I try to reboot into recovery from the bootloader.
Hold down vol+ and vol- and turn the phone on. When the menu comes up, select recovery.

Help with unlocking and rooting

I can't seem to get this to work. I'm trying to unlock my phone using the nexus toolkit but when I put my phone into fastboot mode and click the unlock option on the toolkit I just get '< waiting for device >'. Every video I watch just shows them plugging the phone in and then having the program unlock it for them. It's not doing the same for me. Any suggestions?
Stop using the toolkit. If something goes wrong you'll have no clue how to fix it. Read one of the "real" rooting guides that uses adb and fastboot and you'll save yourself a whole lot of headache down the road.
063_XOBX said:
Stop using the toolkit. If something goes wrong you'll have no clue how to fix it. Read one of the "real" rooting guides that uses adb and fastboot and you'll save yourself a whole lot of headache down the road.
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Every guide and video I find uses that method. Do you have a link to the other method?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
063_XOBX said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
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I still get the 'waiting for device' when I do it this way too. I have the most current samsung drivers. I also did everything to set up ADB.
uninstall the drivers and reinstall using the naked drivers.

[Q] Uhh... How do you root 4.2??

I just got this phone and the guy who had it accepted the OTA to 4.2 It's the sprint variant. I've skimmed a few threads and checked out the toolkit but it only seems to go to 4.1.2
Any help??
Can't_Live_Without_My_Evo said:
I just got this phone and the guy who had it accepted the OTA to 4.2 It's the sprint variant. I've skimmed a few threads and checked out the toolkit but it only seems to go to 4.1.2
Any help??
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Same instructions apply. Knock yourself out!
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk HD
Efrants guide is stickied in the general nexus thread. Will tell you everything you need to know
Alright maybe we can help with this lol
I have the drivers installed, It says Samsung ADB device or whatever in device manager.
I have usb debugging enabled.
I hold the up and down button and power
Should it say "fastboot usb" or just fastboot, On my evo it said fastboot usb when connected.
I have the galaxynexusroot package from the asian guy which simply contains fastboot.
I open command window where it's at.
And type "fastboot oem unlock"
And it just says waiting for device. I'm certain the drivers are there.
What's my problem?
If boss don Efrant's guide can't get you there then try Google or use the search bar in xda.
I believe in you little buddy
namtombout said:
If boss don Efrant's guide can't get you there then try Google or use the search bar in xda.
I believe in you little buddy
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I've utilized all 3, Now after installing the drivers from PDAnet which we're suggested by Efrant it just says Android 1.0 under device manager and I can't seem to update it.
And still no luck the unlocking. obviously due to the drivers.
I have the Samsung ADB interface installed. Do I need another driver? It seems I do, But I can't get anything to stick when I go into Fastboot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25477039
Follow instructions
namtombout said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25477039
Follow instructions
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... I don't want to return to stock.
I am stock...
I want to unlock/root.
You can flash whatever rom you want after doing this.
Not sure if substituting the rom you want instead of the stock image will work. Try it and find out.
namtombout said:
You can flash whatever rom you want after doing this.
Not sure if substituting the rom you want instead of the stock image will work. Try it and find out.
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We seem to be miscommunicating.
I have a new Galaxy Nexus from Sprint updated to 4.2.1
I'm trying to get the drivers installed properly to be able to unlock the bootloader.
I'm in no shape to be flashing any rom I want, Without the drivers installed first.
From efrant's guide, which seems to apply in all situations: "Note that the driver has to install twice: once when your device is booted normally (not required for this tutorial) with USB Debugging enabled in Settings, and once when your device is booted in fastboot (i.e., bootloader) mode (which is required for this tutorial). "
bodh said:
From efrant's guide, which seems to apply in all situations: "Note that the driver has to install twice: once when your device is booted normally (not required for this tutorial) with USB Debugging enabled in Settings, and once when your device is booted in fastboot (i.e., bootloader) mode (which is required for this tutorial). "
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I've done this, But it still just shows "Android 1.0" with an exclamation mark while in fastboot.
I've uninstalled everything and I'm about to try again and see if something goes right this time.
Uhh, the guide suggests using universal naked drivers, not pdanet.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20058157&postcount=1
bodh said:
Uhh, the guide suggests using universal naked drivers, not pdanet.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20058157&postcount=1
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I'm trying to install the Universal Naked drivers right now, Window's find it but gives an error, It actually showed bootloader drivers too
It's saying
windows found driver software for your device but encoutered an error while attempting to install it.
google galaxy nexus bootloader interface.
the hash for the file is not present in the specified catalog file. the file is likely corrupt of the victim of tampering.
if you know the manufacter of your device, you can visit its website and check support section for driver software.
So.... What now.
Are you on windows 8? There are links to full write ups on the drivers in efrant's guide, pertaining to many different situations. With all the driver issues i've heard of, i'm glad to not need any!
bodh said:
Are you on windows 8? There are links to full write ups on the drivers in efrant's guide, pertaining to many different situations. With all the driver issues i've heard of, i'm glad to not need any!
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Yeah I am on Win8 Which is bull****.
I'm not as new to this game as it may seem, And it barely makes any sense.
I've rooted many many HTC phones in my time.
I'm tempted to install windows 7 just to get this taken care of. But that's soooo much of a hassle.
Hope you found this and it does the trick: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33463359&postcount=109
I'm now typing this message from Windows 7.
I'm willing to endure the hassle to get this beautiful device off from the stock rom
And I had already done that last thing you posted before anything else as soon as I realized that the drivers wouldn't even open to install
FINALLY got it thanks to Windows 7.

[Q] Received Ebay Phone, am I screwed?

Ok, I bought a galaxy nexus SCH i515 off ebay. The phone was listed as verizon, all the information behind the battery came up as sch i515. However when I powered it on. The phone said activate samsung account. The phone matches verizon info on the back. I contacted verizon and they said most likely the phone was rooted and that the phone could not be switched back even after a hard reset (which i did). I have wifi so used that to get on play store and downloaded rootchecker.... it says phone is not rooted.. (did original owner just unroot phone) am I screwed or is there anything I can do to get verizon able to activate it?
1) wrong section
2) follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
after step 2, check in the phone status menu for the model number.
So i'm a noob and after running through all this I can still (and verizon saying that the imei number wasn't in their database) make this work with verizon... i dont want to get this into a boot loop or fry this thing.. sorry for bugging out... I just want to know if this will officially work... again my phone was verizon and was switched to a sprint phone (upon powering up it asked for sprint activation.)
loopers said:
So i'm a noob and after running through all this I can still (and verizon saying that the imei number wasn't in their database) make this work with verizon... i dont want to get this into a boot loop or fry this thing.. sorry for bugging out... I just want to know if this will officially work... again my phone was verizon and was switched to a sprint phone (upon powering up it asked for sprint activation.)
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I appreciate your quick informative answer but if i've already called verizon and they have informed me that the imei is not in their data base.... if i do all these steps and flash back to complete stock the imei still will not be in there data base correct? I mean I'm still stuck on this.... if I need to start asking somewhere else please let me know. Thanks
Just flash the factory images from Google. And make sure the ESN is good you can check it just Google search
Sent from my Nexus 4 @1.72 GHz on Stock 4.2.2
where is the factory images from google? Sorry i've been back and forth with seller and verizon and DO NOT want to screw this up
I see nothing specific from google search that says from a google site to flash these files to phone with steps
loopers said:
I see nothing specific from google search that says from a google site to flash these files to phone with steps
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sorry found files
well found everythhing i need and loaded into the bootloader.. can't get it unlocked because it won't recognize fastboot devices..... it recognizes nothing. tried multiple ports.usb ports that is.... comes up with error code 214dfddsf i can't remember.... googled error.. no one really knows a fix.. if anyone knows of a toolkit for 4.1.1 or similar for samsung galaxy nexus let me know.... i've been trying to get my wifes phone activated for 6 1/2 hours and i'm done with it less you guys have a clear cut alternative.. i don't expect anyone to jump up and say here ya go but if ya do i'd greatly appreciate it.... i've googled the error to death.. no clear cut fix.... and i'm not trying to load up a rom.. i neeed to get the phone completely factory reset so i can get it activated from verizon..
oh yeah... i found all the device drivers etc.. and they are working 100%.... also turned on debugging mode..... know nothing else to do to get it to recognize commands in command prompt... i'm typing the commands from the folder the files are in..... nothing with that error i'm not getting any further anyway....
loopers said:
oh yeah... i found all the device drivers etc.. and they are working 100%.... also turned on debugging mode..... know nothing else to do to get it to recognize commands in command prompt... i'm typing the commands from the folder the files are in..... nothing with that error i'm not getting any further anyway....
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fastboot and adb are 2 completely different modes, and the commands are not interchangeable. usb debugging has nothing to do with fastboot whatsoever
Pirateghost said:
fastboot and adb are 2 completely different modes, and the commands are not interchangeable. usb debugging has nothing to do with fastboot whatsoever
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i was just following the link on that page the guy posted..... followed download.. hooked up... device installed drivers on comp... and couldn't get it to do anything while on bootloader.. it would not recognize and would show an error on the phone.... wasn't doing anything with adb
loopers said:
i was just following the link on that page the guy posted..... followed download.. hooked up... device installed drivers on comp... and couldn't get it to do anything while on bootloader.. it would not recognize and would show an error on the phone.... wasn't doing anything with adb
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Try wugs nexus root toolkit. More friendly for new users. Just Google the name and it'll come up.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
loopers said:
i was just following the link on that page the guy posted..... followed download.. hooked up... device installed drivers on comp... and couldn't get it to do anything while on bootloader.. it would not recognize and would show an error on the phone.... wasn't doing anything with adb
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Just to make sure. You are in the bootloader on the phone and you are typing in the Fastboot devices and then OEM unlock command in Windows cmd? Try a different set of drivers. Uninstall the ones you have now and click the link below. Install those and do the "fastboot devices" command again. The naked divers seem to give people the least amount of problems.
Drivers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379875
Toro | Carbon | AK SKL
as is strewn throughout these forums....ADB and FASTBOOT use different drivers. just because you have adb working doesnt mean that fastboot is setup properly
Sandman-007 said:
Just to make sure. You are in the bootloader on the phone and you are typing in the Fastboot devices and then OEM unlock command in Windows cmd? Try a different set of drivers. Uninstall the ones you have now and click the link below. Install those and do the "fastboot devices" command again. The naked divers seem to give people the least amount of problems.
Drivers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379875
Toro | Carbon | AK SKL
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those are the drivers i have installed i think someone completely fudged this phone
those are all google nexus don't say anything about samsung version :\
fudge it i'm gonna try that root tool kit.. i just gotta get this thing running on verizon for my wife.... don't want root.... just root and unroot like the toolkit says if it works magic... i hope
loopers said:
fudge it i'm gonna try that root tool kit.. i just gotta get this thing running on verizon for my wife.... don't want root.... just root and unroot like the toolkit says if it works magic... i hope
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No need to root, just install drivers, unlock bootloader and flash stock image, then lock the bootloader up..
Got it fixed. Tool kit worked. Txx
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk HD

[ROOT] Root your G2 [ATT|VZW|TMO|KT|RGS|BELL|TELUS|OPEN] [Yay!]

Howdy everyone!
Here's another neat root!
What is this?
This is a very simply and easy to use root package for the LG G2.
For now I'm calling it IORoot, despite the fact that it's not really all that deserving of a name.​
Which phones does this support?
Currently the following phones are supported by this root package:
AT&T G2 (D800) - D80010d
Verizon G2 (VS980) - VS98010B (Shipping ROM)
Verizon G2 (VS980) - VS98011A (OTA)
T-Mobile G2 (Shipping ROM)
KT F320k (Shipping ROM)
Rogers D803 (Shipping ROM)
Bell D803 (Shipping ROM)
Telus D803 (Shipping ROM)
OPEN D802 (Shipping ROM)
How do I use this?
Here's a video!
Or, in List Form:
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)
Enable Developer Mode on your phone and enable USB Debugging
Extract this zip file somewhere on your PC
Run root.bat
The phone will ask you to disconnect USB, disable USB debugging, then re-enable it and plug the phone back in, do so when prompted
You will then be asked if you would like to have a superuser package installed, which you can accept or decline
Why is it asking if I want to 'trip rootchecker'?
LG's phones come with some software loaded that detects the presence of root on a phone, and invalidates your warranty.
Rooting the phone, by nature, voids your warranty. You can put your phone in a special mode where ADB shell has root permissions, however your phone is not technically 'rooted' by app standards.
You will not be able to use 'root required' apps on your phone if you do not let the root script install Superuser.​
Okay, where do I get this?
See @autoprime's post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869
-- OLD VERSION --
Code:
[url]http://downloads.codefi.re/thecubed/lg_g2/root/ioroot10.zip[/url]
I'll be keeping this link up to date, and changing the version number as new releases come out.
Please do not mirror this link, as it makes my life easier to keep everything under one roof. Thanks!​
News:
NEW UPDATE: Now supports F320k on KT
NEW NEW UPDATE: Supports the VZW OTA, haven't confirmed yet, but this should do the trick.
NEW NEW NEW UPDATE: Thanks to DeamonFish in IRC, we now have a lovely howto video for this root!
NEW NEW NEW NEW UPDATE: Rogers AND Bell AND Telus AND D802 now supported!
Okay guys, so, @autoprime is taking over from here -- see his post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869 and be sure to thank him!​
Help! I cant even! I accidentally a phone!
Calm down, don't panic. Join us in #lg-g2 on Freenode.
If you're new to IRC, click here http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#lg-g2 and it'll connect you to the channel.
I'm IOMonster on IRC, I still don't know why I have two nicknames. Personality disorder I suppose
PLEASE don't PM me on XDA asking for help. My inbox has exploded, and can no longer handle it. I will not be able to help you over PM of any sort (IRC or XDA, or even email).​
Alright guys, let me know if you run into any issues!
thecubed said:
Howdy everyone!
Here's another neat root!
This is confirmed to work for the ATT and Verizon variants, I'll add support for T-Mobile as soon as I get someone in #lg-g2 in Freenode who owns one.
Simple:
Ensure you have ADB drivers installed and USB Debugging enabled
Extract this .zip file somewhere
Run the root.bat file, and read the instructions
During the installation, you'll have to disable USB Debugging and re-enable it, then the app will ask you if you care about rootcheckerd (rctd).
If you don't want your phone to show "rooted" in download mode, or in settings, hit CTRL-C when prompted and you'll just have a root shell through ADB.
Personally, this is enough for me, but if you want full root, press continue and it'll install superuser and a superuser binary for you.
PLEASE do not mirror this! It makes my life easy if I can just edit the file on my server if need be instead of contacting all the mirrors.
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First!!! Thanks IO and all the devs responsible :highfive:
Can you explain the difference between root shell (leaving it to say unrooted) and "full" root? Will this affect once we get a way to unlock the bootloader or get a recovery for roms? And is there a way to unroot? Thanks for this!!
friguy3 said:
Can you explain the difference between root shell (leaving it to say unrooted) and "full" root? Will this affect once we get a way to unlock the bootloader or get a recovery for roms? And is there a way to unroot? Thanks for this!!
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Root shell allows you to have root only through ADB. Apps on the phone will not be able to use the root functions of the device if you don't let my script install superuser.
djkinetic said:
First!!! Thanks IO and all the devs responsible :highfive:
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Most definitely thanks, I see I have USB debugging on but am not sure what is meant by:
command prompt and type adb devices, you should see your Serial Number and online.
Command prompt from where?
Thanks...
Mike
Mikef3j said:
Most definitely thanks, I see I have USB debugging on but am not sure what is meant by:
command prompt and type adb devices, you should see your Serial Number and online.
Command prompt from where?
Thanks...
Mike
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What?
thecubed said:
Howdy everyone!
Here's another neat root!
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I dont have the phone (yet) but thanks for rootz!
Awesome. Now I'm gonna go buy a G2. Hehe.
What can we do if we rooted with that weird Chinese exe?
How can I unroot so that I can use this?
thecubed said:
Howdy everyone!
Here's another neat root!
http://downloads.codefi.re/thecubed/lg_g2/root/ioroot2.zip
This is confirmed to work for the ATT and Verizon variants, I'll add support for T-Mobile as soon as I get someone in #lg-g2 in Freenode who owns one.
Simple:
Ensure you have ADB drivers installed and USB Debugging enabled
Extract this .zip file somewhere
Run the root.bat file, and read the instructions
During the installation, you'll have to disable USB Debugging and re-enable it, then the app will ask you if you care about rootcheckerd (rctd).
If you don't want your phone to show "rooted" in download mode, or in settings, hit CTRL-C when prompted and you'll just have a root shell through ADB.
Personally, this is enough for me, but if you want full root, press continue and it'll install superuser and a superuser binary for you.
PLEASE do not mirror this! It makes my life easy if I can just edit the file on my server if need be instead of contacting all the mirrors.
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what happened to the other thread (which links to this one) in which there were t-mobile variant rooting instructions? i mean i know what happened, they were deleted but why?
scrosler said:
I dont have the phone (yet) but thanks for rootz!
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You should get it (now)
Also on topic, you need something from every version or just want to know if it works?
Guys im about to get this version soon LG G2 F320S LTE-A 4G LTE,its the korean version of the phone.Does the root works with this version too?Or if not is there any root that works?I hate on screen buttons and the 1st think i want to do when i get it,is to hide them lol
Thanks man! I swear I remember you from the Revolution days and trying to figure out recovery on that thing!
RiverdALIEN said:
what happened to the other thread (which links to this one) in which there were t-mobile variant rooting instructions? i mean i know what happened, they were deleted but why?
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The other thread contained a link to a root that could possibly compromise your phone's security (and your desktop too, since there's all sorts of other stuff in those exe files).
If someone pops into the #lg-g2 chan with a TMO phone I'll gladly support TMO as well!
If you did happen to use the old root, I'd recommend restoring your phone back to stock with the TOT / KDZ files before applying this root.
stetsonaw said:
Thanks man! I swear I remember you from the Revolution days and trying to figure out recovery on that thing!
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You got this phone too? Join #lg-g2 ! It'll be like old times!
Mikef3j said:
Most definitely thanks, I see I have USB debugging on but am not sure what is meant by:
command prompt and type adb devices, you should see your Serial Number and online.
Command prompt from where?
Thanks...
Mike
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You need to have the android sdk installed on your computer. I find it easier to use a distro of linux but windows is fine too. Find android sdk install and make sure adb is in the /platform-tools folder. Then run this adb devices cmd with your phone attached via usb and if it works you should have an rsa security pop up on your phone you have to allow. Then your phone is connected via adb.
Sent from my LG-D800 using xda app-developers app
thecubed said:
The other thread contained a link to a root that could possibly compromise your phone's security (and your desktop too, since there's all sorts of other stuff in those exe files).
If someone pops into the #lg-g2 chan with a TMO phone I'll gladly support TMO as well!
If you did happen to use the old root, I'd recommend restoring your phone back to stock with the TOT / KDZ files before applying this root.
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how does one "pop into the #lg-g2 chan" ? i have a tmo g2 and i'm no dev or hacker but i'm clever and have been rooting and customizing since 4.0.
all i really want at this point is the ability to remove the bloatware and then possibly unroot
RiverdALIEN said:
how does one "pop into the #lg-g2 chan" ? i have a tmo g2 and i'm no dev or hacker but i'm clever and have been rooting and customizing since 4.0.
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An easy way would be going here: http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#lg-g2 putting in a username, filling out the captcha and then connect.
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If you did happen to use the old root, I'd recommend restoring your phone back to stock with the TOT / KDZ files before applying this root.
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Sorry... can you please explain how to do this? Or at least point me towards the right posts?
Han Solo 1 said:
What can we do if we rooted with that weird Chinese exe?
How can I unroot so that I can use this?
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mastertwiz said:
Sorry... can you please explain how to do this? Or at least point me towards the right posts?
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You will need to go back to stock, and then reroot with this rooter.
If you are on VZW ONLY, follow my guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448960
if you are on anything else, this guide is better to follow, but I had issues with the first section (which is why I wrote my VZW-specific guide) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476

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