Root OFFICIAL ICS? I'm sorta confused. - LG Nitro HD

I know there's a thread about flashing v18f leaked root, then flash the new one.
but that thread is all confusing, since the guide involve root file, but then there's no root file,
then the root said to flash v20c kdz but then all there is system image :l
i'm a noob so ;9
is there anyway to root Official ICS at the time?

I know for sure you can have a rooted 20c if you go through the steps of the unbricking guide, and then flash the firmware through CWM. (Apparently you'll get a bootloop if you flash through CWM without having ever unbricked before). This also lets you keep CWM in case you want to flash something else or backup or something.

Try these instructions. Clear and they have a link to everything you need. I've used them and they worked perfectly. The best solution is probably still to follow cakemanofdoom's advice and unbrick and flash with CWM. That will allow you to change it again in the future if you want. I've gone through the unbricking process too and it's pretty easy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29592745&postcount=79

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[Q] Best suggested method for root and recover?

I haven't updated my phone yet it is still running EG30 so that might be useful. I'm wanted to root and install a recovery but I'm kinda worried about these modems and kernels not being compatible with each other and all the people bricking their phones. So my question is how should I go about rooting this and getting a custom recovery so I can flash Caulks or CM7 on this?
I've never used ODIN I don't really like the idea of having to plug my phone into a computer everytime I want to flash something but if it's the best way to root then so be it.
If you search the threads or go to youtube there is a guy by the name of qbking77 who would give you step by step guides on rooting device ave guides for flashing different things for your device
I've been watching his video's. I was thinking about doing the auto root but I don't know which kernel/cwm to flash I think is my problem. Do we have a way to root the newest update? Should I just update and root from there and then apply the newest kernel and cwm?
I'm coming from a EVO 4G so this isn't what I'm used to exactly.
If I flash a new el26(?) kernel and still have the old modem won't I run into problems? I'm a bit confused about this whole set up and how it relates to the roms instead. I know on the evo the Radio and Kernel sometimes ran into conflicts but it was simple to flash a new Kernel or Radio then re-flash a rom to fix it.
Well to be honest im not to sure im just stock rooted when u update you still can root the phone, all I did was just update my modem to ek02 to match the update, that's what the update put you on is ek02, im not really into flashing roms and things like that
I rooted my phone through Odin with El13. I like the Odin method and you only have to do it once to gain root access. Since then I flashed a different kernal and changed to SL26 through CWM. What I would recommend is finding a QBking77 rooting method on YouTube and its that easy. Once its rooted you can flash different kernals, modems, and roms through CWM that work best for your phone. QBking77 videos make it really easy to understand.
crimeslunk said:
I've been watching his video's. I was thinking about doing the auto root but I don't know which kernel/cwm to flash I think is my problem. Do we have a way to root the newest update? Should I just update and root from there and then apply the newest kernel and cwm?
I'm coming from a EVO 4G so this isn't what I'm used to exactly.
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Follow this video to obtain root: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be2evusAwOM
Then...
Follow this video to install cwm recovery: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZRnH-_XZmM
That is what I did and its a good way to gain root and cwm. Don't forget to click thanks for sfhub for his auto root script.

[Q] rooting a stock glide and efs backup

I just got my glide, I have a few questions about how to proceed before diving into customization.
From what I've read it's paramount I backup my EFS settings for the "just in case" scenario -- however I needed have my glide rooted before I can do this. But from the stickied thread the only rooting guide I seem to find is very old and requires me to first flash a rooted ROM. Doesn't that defeat the purpose of backing up EFS first?
Is there another way to root my phone without flashing a rooted ROM? I already have CWRM and LiteKernel installed.
Thanks
Thanks for all the helpful advice guys :|
Instead of posting "figured it out" and frustrating all future users who are wondering the same thing:
If you are coming from an ICS stock rom
Use Odin3(comes with CWRM) to flash Clockwork Recovery Mod(CWRM) to your glide
Flash any ICS compatible kernel to your glide. I used LiteKernel
Now, flash the SuperUser arm apk through CWRM to finish rooting your phone.
Install a file manager with root features(such as ES file explorer) and then make a manual backup of the efs folder which be found in the root directory of your device

Question about rooting with odin

I recently took the ota update to 4.1.2 mb1 and lost root. My question is can I use odin to flash [ROM|Stock Rooted] 3/3/13 Sprint Touchwiz Jelly Bean 4.1.2 (L710VPBMB1) Odex/DeOdex? And If so do I use the full ROM odex? And Do I have to flash anything besides the ROM? Or can I keep everything else stock?
Monoclypsus said:
I recently took the ota update to 4.1.2 mb1 and lost root. My question is can I use odin to flash [ROM|Stock Rooted] 3/3/13 Sprint Touchwiz Jelly Bean 4.1.2 (L710VPBMB1) Odex/DeOdex? And If so do I use the full ROM odex? And Do I have to flash anything besides the ROM? Or can I keep everything else stock?
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Hey there buddy, welcome to XDA (I see this is your second post).
Anyways, do you still have a custom recovery? I'm assuming you don't, since it sounds like you went all the way back to stock unrooted in order o get the update (in the future, Freeza typically has the update for Root users a week or so after the OTA release, so no need to go back to stock unrooted).
Anyways, back to your current situation. Since you most-likely have the stock recovery, you'll have to go back to being rooted with either CWM or TWRP (I prefer TWRP, but they're both good). I personally use mskip's toolkit, it's fairly straightforward. You could also follow qbking77's rooting method. He does a good job explaining how to root. Samsung hasn't locked their bootloader and don't try to in their updates, so these rooting methods stand the test of time (and updates).
Once you have a custom recovery installed (or if you already have one installed), FIRST THING to do is perform a nandroid backup. THIS IS KEY. Once you have one done, go ahead and flash Freeza's Stock Rooted ROM. I'd recommend doing a clean flash, as it's the best way to minimize the chances of errors and bugs. Just wipe system and cache and dalvik cache, and then flash the downloaded ROM. And speaking of downloading, be sure to check the md5 sum of the download before you flash. Most problems with the stable ROMs here on XDA stem from bad downloads.
You can also check out other ROMs. I won't go too crazy on advertising here, but scroll through these two sub-forums, Android Development and Original Android Development. I've enjoyed most ROMs I've tried.
Hope this helps!
ok
topherk said:
Hey there buddy, welcome to XDA (I see this is your second post).
Anyways, do you still have a custom recovery? I'm assuming you don't, since it sounds like you went all the way back to stock unrooted in order o get the update (in the future, Freeza typically has the update for Root users a week or so after the OTA release, so no need to go back to stock unrooted).
Anyways, back to your current situation. Since you most-likely have the stock recovery, you'll have to go back to being rooted with either CWM or TWRP (I prefer TWRP, but they're both good). I personally use mskip's toolkit, it's fairly straightforward. You could also follow qbking77's rooting method. He does a good job explaining how to root. Samsung hasn't locked their bootloader and don't try to in their updates, so these rooting methods stand the test of time (and updates).
Once you have a custom recovery installed (or if you already have one installed), FIRST THING to do is perform a nandroid backup. THIS IS KEY. Once you have one done, go ahead and flash Freeza's Stock Rooted ROM. I'd recommend doing a clean flash, as it's the best way to minimize the chances of errors and bugs. Just wipe system and cache and dalvik cache, and then flash the downloaded ROM. And speaking of downloading, be sure to check the md5 sum of the download before you flash. Most problems with the stable ROMs here on XDA stem from bad downloads.
You can also check out other ROMs. I won't go too crazy on advertising here, but scroll through these two sub-forums, Android Development and Original Android Development. I've enjoyed most ROMs I've tried.
Hope this helps!
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Ok, just out of curiousity... Before I took the OTA i was rooted 4.1.1 stock with stock recovery. Is there any way to do it the same? The method I used before was this [HOWTO] [ROOT] No Tripping Flash Counter [SPR L710VPBLJ7] JB 4.1.1. It was super quick and easy.
Monoclypsus said:
Ok, just out of curiousity... Before I took the OTA i was rooted 4.1.1 stock with stock recovery. Is there any way to do it the same? The method I used before was this [HOWTO] [ROOT] No Tripping Flash Counter [SPR L710VPBLJ7] JB 4.1.1. It was super quick and easy.
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Yeah, that same method should work. I personally like the custom recoveries, but understand your desires to leave it at stock recovery (not triggering the flash counter).
Like I mentioned before, Samsung hasn't (and most likely won't) locked their bootloaders, so any rooting method that has worked in the past should work in the future. Just make sure to read the last 3-4 pages of the thread for whatever method you're trying to use to see if there are any issues. I know an earlier version of mskip's toolkit was having issues with JB for a little bit (it's updated now).
Well I'm gonna give it a shot. Ill let you know how it turns out.
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Just went with cf autoroot. Worked fine.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda app-developers app
I've got a problem I installed the OTA and now I cant boot into android. Its stuck on starting apps. I have the stock recovery. How can I fix this?. What do I do? I can get to ODIN download mode. *edit** can get into safemode too. And I now have a custom recovery installed.
I still dont know what to do from here. How do I flash the downloaded rom because the new file I downloaded seems to be a zip and can only be flashed with CWM not ODIN. I cant place it in the right directory of my phone to do that.
jkj said:
I've got a problem I installed the OTA and now I cant boot into android. Its stuck on starting apps. I have the stock recovery. How can I fix this?. What do I do? I can get to ODIN download mode. *edit** can get into safemode too. And I now have a custom recovery installed.
I still dont know what to do from here. How do I flash the downloaded rom because the new file I downloaded seems to be a zip and can only be flashed with CWM not ODIN. I cant place it in the right directory of my phone to do that.
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I replied to your thread. I hope it works for what you need.

[Q] Let's do a Walkthru - update to KK from flashed JB ROM

I'm personally running Dandroid 4.1.2 and it's great. I'd like to know step by step what I must do to update to Kitkat now that AT&T has a version released.
Do I need to "downgrade" to a stock AT&T rom and if so, what do I need to flash to do so?
Alternatively, is there a set of files bootloader/modem/and ROM that I can flash and not have to go through the downgrade process? Again if there is, I'd love some links to where I can get those files.
I understand that once I have Kitkat installed, I will need to use Towelroot to get root back again. I seem to understand that I also have to install SuperUser after running Towelroot.
When I do a walkthru at work, I go step by step, and don't assume that my target audience knows anything whatsoever. Please consider me the same. <G> What you post here may answer the same kind of question from someone who is just starting out with flashing ROMs.

New to rooted LG GPad-have questions

Hi folks. Long time rooter/rom user of phones and tablets. I have some questions for my V500
Since it is rooted, would this be the next step - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2641409
(Installing TWRP for a custom recovery)
Since I'm on 4.4.2 with a V50020d base, would I then focus on getting 4.4.2 base roms and flash them via that TWRP I installed?
This does seem like a really fun and snappy device. From what I can tell, it has an IR Blaster right? Are there any roms that don't work with the blaster (I see this sometimes in the Galaxy Tab roms for devices that have the IR blaster)
Once you root, the next step is installing TWRP so you can install roms.
I also have the V50020d UK version.
Stumproot which is available here worked fine for me, easiest root i have ever done. Just install apk and your done.
Installing and getting custom recovery to successfully flash a ROM is another story. I have managed to get TWRP flashed to the device and boots correctly. However it fails when i try to flash CM11 or any other ROM. After reading around I think I may have to downgrade the stock 4.4.2 to 4.2.2 in order to get TWRP to flash. I am not struggling to find the correct stock 4.2.2 kdz firmware for the v50020d device.
It's been a bit of a head scratcher! Let me know how you get on with yours.
Cracked it today. I've written a guide for all UK users who are stuck with V50020d, compiling all the info. http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g-pad-83/help/v50020d-uk-root-twrp-flash-stock-4-4-2-t2938914
Hope it helps
fresh87 said:
I also have the V50020d UK version.
Stumproot which is available here worked fine for me, easiest root i have ever done. Just install apk and your done.
Installing and getting custom recovery to successfully flash a ROM is another story. I have managed to get TWRP flashed to the device and boots correctly. However it fails when i try to flash CM11 or any other ROM. After reading around I think I may have to downgrade the stock 4.4.2 to 4.2.2 in order to get TWRP to flash. I am not struggling to find the correct stock 4.2.2 kdz firmware for the v50020d device.
It's been a bit of a head scratcher! Let me know how you get on with yours.
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I did mine with towelroot. I'll be looking to flash a custom recovery soon. I wanted to pop in here first to double check before going ahead with a recovery and a rom.
I new to LG and have 2 of these for my boys.
I have a us and uk one, i assume these will need different ways of rooting and flashing twrp etc?
I rooted one with Kingoroot no issues, but damn, getting cwm to install is a mare.
Both mine are on 4.4.2.
Looked at so many tuts, they all change due to time and i had to give up as was draining me.
Any tips on how to get cwm installed fella.
Best wishes
I've just created a tutorial for first time custom recovery installation.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g-pad-83/orig-development/recovery-t2945917
Deltadroid said:
I've just created a tutorial for first time custom recovery installation.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g-pad-83/orig-development/recovery-t2945917
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Thank you Delta. I will check it out ASAP.

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