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Is there a little more specific brake down of the rooting process (Laymen or lame man). How to place on the root sd drive and when I tried to open zip files, i was told they were invalid. I got them from this site.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705113

helpful links
thanks for the help but the first link doesn't work

Which link? They work fine for me.

I got as far as step 23 in the 30 step process from XNeckFaceX but I don't see a option for select the USB-MS toggle, just the 6 wipe options. Should I have loaded the new rom flash first. I can't even power down or get out of the wipe menu. I am afraid if I remove the batt I could not reboot. What to do?

ADB FOR BEGINNERS, the rest are fine

Rockmeal said:
I got as far as step 23 in the 30 step process from XNeckFaceX but I don't see a option for select the USB-MS toggle, just the 6 wipe options. Should I have loaded the new rom flash first. I can't even power down or get out of the wipe menu. I am afraid if I remove the batt I could not reboot. What to do?
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Hopefully by now you got through everything ok. If you are using Amon_Ra recovery, USB MS is on the main menu. Press both VolUP+DWN at the same time to go up a menu.
Rockmeal said:
ADB FOR BEGINNERS, the rest are fine
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Sorry, I didn't know you were referring to my Sig. It's fixed now.

Try Simple Root Guide
Rockmeal said:
Is there a little more specific brake down of the rooting process (Laymen or lame man). How to place on the root sd drive and when I tried to open zip files, i was told they were invalid. I got them from this site.
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It doesn't get any easier than the Simple Root Guide. Try that one if you have trouble with any others.
All you do is download one zip file and run the EXE (making sure you have .NET framework and HTC sync installed first), click each button for each step. And done.

webs05 said:
It doesn't get any easier than the Simple Root Guide. Try that one if you have trouble with any others.
All you do is download one zip file and run the EXE (making sure you have .NET framework and HTC sync installed first), click each button for each step. And done.
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I did this method and it looks like it's fine but I can't use wireless tether. I get a message saying my phone is in an unknown state and to reboot (which of couse I did) but the problem persists.

gapoochi said:
I did this method and it looks like it's fine but I can't use wireless tether. I get a message saying my phone is in an unknown state and to reboot (which of couse I did) but the problem persists.
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This usually means you need to enable USB debugging, step 2 didn't work, or you need to flash a custom ROM. To test root type "su" in a terminal. You should get "#" back. If you get that try enabling USB debugging or flashing a custom ROM. If you don't get that flash a custom ROM.

Karbonn A2 root

Warning:I am not responisible for any damage to your phone and rooting usually nullifies the warranty. so please procede with your own risk
I tried to root my karbonn A2 for 2 weeks and finally i got it. so im gonna share the steps involved in rooting and also provoide the tools for it.
NOTE: I do not take credit for any tool since all the tools were already available online, so credit goes to whoever programmed them. only thing i did was to alter the method slightly to get my phone rooted.
Lets begin. Before we start rooting our phone, most important thing is the drivers. so u need two types of drivers one is ADB (android debugging bridge) drivers and the other is preloader drivers. i have attached both of these drivers in the attachments u can download it.
Step1[only for beginners]: Go to setting>applications>development>enable USB debugging in the phone, then connect your phone to ur pc (remove all previous drivers if u have installed) then go to device manager>devices, right click on the usb device and click update driver and browse to folder containing the SPdrvers (u need to extract the folder from the attachment first).If driver is successfully installed then u should see "android phone" in ur device manager. to confirm it just run adb devices from the command line by chagning the directory to where adb.exe is, u should see the list of devices attached to ur pc. (usually adb.exe will be in android sdk tools folder or if u dont have one then check in ADB folder from superoneclick in the attachment).
Step2: ok, now that u have installed adb drivers, u need to install preloader driver (also known as downloading mode in some devices). to do this, disconnect ur phone from the pc, then switch off the phone, remove the battery and then connect ur phone to pc again (without the battery). then u should see windows trying to install drivers and fails. then go to device manager again and browse to folder containing USB VCOM drivers (see attachment). after it successfully installs procede to step 3.
Step3:: download, extract the files MTKROM and SPflash tool to ur pc. then put the battery inside ur phone then switch it on, connect it to pc (enable debugging all the time). then open command line then go to adb folder then type :adb devices- u should see the list of device attached (u will get some long numbers so dont worry). then type "adb shell" (without the quotes). u will get a $ sign, then type "cat proc/mtd > /sdcard/firmware.info" if its successful then a file named firmware.info will be created in ur sdcard root. then copy that file to ur pc.
Step 4: Now open that firmware.info in MTKROM.exe u should see a list tables and address like in the image below. then click save scatter and rename the filename to MT6575 instead of MT6573 (and leave everthing else as it is). so a file named "MT6575_Android_scatter.txt" will be created.
Step 5: Now open Spflash tool and load the scatter file in that. u should see something like this in the image below.
STEPS TO BACKUP ORIGINAL BOOT AND RECOVERY
Step 6: Before we actually begin to root its important to make a backup of current images. so to do that, go to READ BACK tab in sp flash tool. click on Add>double click on the page file and save as "Boot.img" somewhere safe. then click on "Read Page only", this is very important. then look at the address side by side from MTKROM and enter into sptool. the start address is the address in which the boot.img begins and length is the length of boot.img. so final address will be startaddress+length =start address of next image (recovery.img). In MTKROM the start address is given as "PART ADDRESS". after entering those carefully click ok. if u want to be sure then use programmer calculator and add the address.
Note :the address will be in hexadecimal format not decimal.
Step7: In order to read the firmware from the phone, disconnect the phone from your pc, remove the battery, dont connect it yet. now click on "Read back" button in the sptool (its after Add,remove button). now the software starts searching for the device. now connect the device to the pc (without battery ofcourse). now if have installed USB VCOM drivers correctly then the sp tool should detect ur device and start reading from it. u will see Red colour in the
task bar when it detects then blue colour while the tool is reading the phone. wait untill the reading is complete. A green circle will pop up after it successfully reads from the device. (refer the images below)
Step 8: repeat step seven as described above for recovery.img (save the file as recovery.img) then select "read page only" option, enter start address as 0x0980000 and length as 0x0500000. (please enter the address carefully cross check with MTKROM image addresses.)
Note: You have to disconnect the device first then click read back button after entering the addresses then connect the device, otherwise the sptool wont detect your device!.
Actual Rooting Procedure
Step 9: Now that you have backed up both boot and recovery images its time to start the actual rooting. download the boot.img file from the attachment and save to your pc (dont replace it with your backup image that you saved earlier). go to download tab in the sp tool and tick only boot.img and uncheck all others (if any of them has been checked already) and click on Bootimg and browse for the folder where u downloaded boot.img from the attachment and NOT THE BACKUP! after that disconnect your device, then click download button above( after format->upgrade button) or f9 from keyboard. the tool will start searching the usb com ports. now connect your device and wait till it downloads fully. Note: In downloading your will get RED colour first, then YELLOW colour while flashing, and finally a GREEN circle after flashing is complete).
Step 10: The most important and complicates steps are over. now all you have to do is put your battery to your phone and switch it on. now after it sucessfully boots up, open superonclick.exe (you will get this software online and its very popular tool for rooting) and connect the device to your pc (enable debugging of course), then click Root button in superoneclick and Voila! your phone is rooted. enjoy and dont forget to press thanks button if ive helped
Note: u will need .NET framework 3.5 to run superoneclick.
Method To Unroot
For unrooting your mobile all you have to do is flash the original, backup boot image back to your phone. just open sptool and load the scatter file, then click on bootimg then browse to wherever u have stored backup boot.img then click download button then connect your device without the battery and thats it. you will get back original firmware without the root!.
Clockwork mod recovery for A2
There is no official cwm recovery for A2, but i ported cwm for other MT65xx devices to A2. so here are the steps to flash.
step 1: download recovery.img from the attachment.
step 2: open sp flash tool and load scatter.txt (for detailed description refer rooting steps). then tick recoveryimg and browse and set the path of the recovery.img you just downloaded from attachment.
step3: click on download button at the top or press f9. then take out the battery from the phone and connect it to the pc. the tool will detect your phone and start flashing cwm recovery.wait untill the green circle pops up.
step 4: now put in the battery and press power button+volume up and hold it for few seconds and voila!! cwm recovery boots up. And to revert back to original recovery just flash the recovery.img that you backed up during rooting process using the above steps.
Note: Do Not factory reset your phone without backing up the IMEI number. After rooting your device please backup your phones IMEI number which is stored in data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/MP0B_001 to a safe place. or there is an application called mobileuncletools (a chinese app) which helps to backup your IMEI to sdcard and restore it back. if u loose your IMEI and reset your phone then you cannot call or recieve sms etc
No service and invalid IMEI solution
explanation:
In case u did factory reset of the phone, then all your data will be wiped including the imei number. it will be reverted to factory imei number, hence you cannot connect to any mobile networks in india or anywhere else because most network operators wont allow to use the network with dupicate or invalid imei numbers. every device has a specific imei number. in this device your original imei numbers (15 digits) will be on the back of your battery.
Restoring is tough very simple procedure, creating the required files is a major headache. At first i thought it was impossible to restore the imei back (trust me i tried all the available solutions that u get in the internet, infact there are 5 different types of solutions, none of which worked for this device). luckily one day i found a chinese software which actually did create a imei file that is compatible with this device (phew !, yeah i know) and so i did successully restored my imei back and i can once again connect to mobile network and make calls..:victory: so here it goes.
How to restore IMEI number? (MUST BE A ROOTED PHONE)
1) if u have made the backup of MP0B_001 file in /data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/MP0B_001 , then install root explorer and simply replace your current file with the backed up MP0B_001 and set the permissions to rw-rw---- and restart.
2) if u havent backed it up (too bad), then download the chinese software sn_gen.zip from the attachments and enter both imei numbers that is found in the back of your battery (enter the numbers correctly and cross check it again, its 15 digit number). then the software generates a new MP0B_001 file, copy and paste in the above mentioned directory and set the permissions to rw-rw---- and restart.:fingers-crossed:
dont forget to press thanks button if ive helped you :good:
Download Links:
Drivers: http://www.4shared.com/rar/XLiLMsG3/sp_drivers_v14.html?
SP flsah tool: http://www.4shared.com/archive/bjTXvBtd/sp_flash_tool_v3122401.html?
scatter txt: http://www.4shared.com/office/W7Fk6VOm/MT6575_Android_scatter.html?

I need to root my A2 too,can you tell me how?

thanks but I want to put ICS in my device karbonn a2 can u help more
thanx in advance
Sent from my Karbonn A2 using xda app-developers app

vickykeeth said:
thanks but I want to put ICS in my device karbonn a2 can u help more
thanx in advance
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its not possible to put ICS in A2 (since its officially not supported to our device), although cyanogenmod 9 can be installed but its very difficult to build it since most of the drivers are properitery and they wont release the sources. so its almost impossible to run cm9 and even if someone did build cm9 it wont run smoothly because of very low amount ram in our device (<256MB and ICS needs more than that to work smoothly). however im working to build cm7 (based on gingerbread) for our device and even that is really difficult since there is no device tree in github for this device. so i need build cm7 from scratch and that is not an easy job. so if any developers are working on building cm7 for A2 please pm me so that we can work together..

cm10
abhiatreyas said:
its not possible to put ICS in A2 (since its officially not supported to our device), although cyanogenmod 9 can be installed but its very difficult to build it since most of the drivers are properitery and they wont release the sources. so its almost impossible to run cm9 and even if someone did build cm9 it wont run smoothly because of very low amount ram in our device (<256MB and ICS needs more than that to work smoothly). however im working to build cm7 (based on gingerbread) for our device and even that is really difficult since there is no device tree in github for this device. so i need build cm7 from scratch and that is not an easy job. so if any developers are working on building cm7 for A2 please pm me so that we can work together..
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if we create any partion sd memory for our internal memory can it run cm10 b'cuz galaxy ace can run cm10 it has just 256MB ram and some wat 800MHZ speed only but our device has 256MD ram with 1GHZ processor speed so i think it can also run cm10 if we create a partition memory from ous sd card thats wat i think so........
waiting for reply from ur side thanks in advance.......

urgent help
i tried to reset my karbonn a2 and done it after reboot it shows no service and also no network wat to do pls tell me thanx in advance..........

vickykeeth said:
if we create any partion sd memory for our internal memory can it run cm10 b'cuz galaxy ace can run cm10 it has just 256MB ram and some wat 800MHZ speed only but our device has 256MD ram with 1GHZ processor speed so i think it can also run cm10 if we create a partition memory from ous sd card thats wat i think so........
waiting for reply from ur side thanks in advance.......
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lol i was a galaxy ace user untill last dec. (its touch digitizer got broke, so i temporarily bought karbonn). anyway i do know ace can run cm10 and pretty much any device can, even ours can run it. i did not say our device doesnt run at all. i said it wont run smoothly and developing cm other than stock os version is very very difficult since our device is a local device and threre is no lot of support for it. so if anything goes wrong we may permanently brick our devices and may not find solution at all.
on the other hand, since i was a former ace user, i know that even though ace can run cm9 and cm10 there were a lot of problem in getting camera, video recording, and other applications because of unavialablity of their sources. so furthermore most of extra features that arent available in gingerbread cannot be used ex: face recognition, google now,otg usb etc( they are built for high end devices). u wont notice the difference in optimizations and performance of jelly bean in low end devices because they need sufficient hardware to utilize the os to full extent. so only thing u get out of installing cm is user interface (which u can change using of launchers, oh yes there are big bunches of launchers out there) and some features of cm (deodexd rom,custom kernel with overclocking features and some tweaks.)
coming back to our device, ive been trying to build cm7 for our device and its really difficult without a device tree and some good prior experience in building cm for atleast 2 devices. so my advice is that first we will build a fully working cm7 for our device and later if possible we will port cm10.

vickykeeth said:
i tried to reset my karbonn a2 and done it after reboot it shows no service and also no network wat to do pls tell me thanx in advance..........
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what do u mean by reset? did u do factory reset from recovery or did u clear flash from by holding power+down? (oh btw recovery is power+up in our device).
either way ur imei number has been erased and it will be reset to factory number . i spent 1 week day and night searching for a solution and that is exactly why i told u to backup your MB0P_001 file.
in order to repair it u need to root ur phone. follow above steps and paste ur imei number (dial *#06#).

Nothing in SuperOneClick
I am successful in doing everything, but when I open SuperOneClick, it does not show any device, and clicking "Root" greys off the button for a few seconds, and everything is back to normal again. Nothing happens to the phone.
What is wrong?

shyamsn00 said:
I am successful in doing everything, but when I open SuperOneClick, it does not show any device, and clicking "Root" greys off the button for a few seconds, and everything is back to normal again. Nothing happens to the phone.
What is wrong?
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ru sure u replaced boot.img which was attached in attachments to your phone? if it was successful then u have unlocked the bootloader. the problem here seems to be like superonclick isnt detecting ur phone when connected to pc. In case if the usb debugging is turned off enable it and check if ur device is listed in adb devices command as explained above. if it does and still rooting doesnt work, then maybe you are using wrong version of superoneclick. because some of the loopholes which is used to root your phone (by gaining temporary access to shell) is not available in older versions. the version must be compatible with gingerbread. try downloading superonclick 2.3.3 version.

also, after u root with superonclick, restart it and please check if u have superuser app in ur phone(it will be automatically installed by superoneclick, dont install it manually since the app should be in /system/app and su command should be in /system/bin directory, which u cannot do by installing it manually). if its installed then u have root access, if u still want to confirm just download root checker app from google play and run it.

CM10 means Jelly Bean Which has minimum Requirement of 512MB ram... device cant even Support Cm9(ics)...And generally cynogenmods are not developed for local Indian Brands.....Instead Try this making your phone look like XPERIA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2095956

abhiatreyas said:
ru sure u replaced boot.img which was attached in attachments to your phone? if it was successful then u have unlocked the bootloader. the problem here seems to be like superonclick isnt detecting ur phone when connected to pc. In case if the usb debugging is turned off enable it and check if ur device is listed in adb devices command as explained above. if it does and still rooting doesnt work, then maybe you are using wrong version of superoneclick. because some of the loopholes which is used to root your phone (by gaining temporary access to shell) is not available in older versions. the version must be compatible with gingerbread. try downloading superonclick 2.3.3 version.
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I have indeed replaced the boot.img file and am using the latest version of S1C [ 2.3.3, I guess ]. Can the problem be because of Win8? Should I try doing this in W7?

hi there thanks for sharing that
But i can't find the way to do anythings that u said .....
i cant updated my phone driver, when i do it says up to date ....
can u please help me
thanks

Mr1010ass said:
hi there thanks for sharing that
But i can't find the way to do anythings that u said .....
i cant updated my phone driver, when i do it says up to date ....
can u please help me
thanks
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im sorry, im not able to understand your problem. please give more information about your issue.

shyamsn00 said:
I have indeed replaced the boot.img file and am using the latest version of S1C [ 2.3.3, I guess ]. Can the problem be because of Win8? Should I try doing this in W7?
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ok try it once in win7 and check if the issue is resolved, if not please explain clearly what is the problem and what error message you are getting.

need ua help
hey with your help i rooted my phone successfully.. Thanxx alot,,
Bt please invent custom for karbonn A2.. please
Waiting for your reply..

First 3 steps problem
I already downloaded everything and it seems like even before I started I already encountered a problem. When I try step 2 my KArbonn A2 device cannot be found on the list of devices on the cmd.... No "Android Phone" is found on my device manager but only "Karbonn - A2MS USB Device". When I update the driver it says that it is already the best driver for my device.... I need help pls.....:crying:

BOOTLOOP????????
I cannot boot up after flashing the boot.img,you provides...I've been able to flash cwm recovery successfully and make backups of my recoveries and boot.img...But when I flash the provided boot.img,My phone goess inot a bootloop It shows Karbonn A2 splash and shuts down and restarts,doing the same thing over and over again...Please tell me whether it is a problem with the boot.img or have I done something wrong in the flashing procedure???

Thank you..... finally found out where I went wrong... now my phone is rooted..... A hundred thanks....:victory:

Micromax a65 rooted!!

MICROMAX A65 ROOTED!!
[Sorry Guys!!!!]
As my father always says creating something is much less difficult that maintaining it,well this happened once again for me!!!.
I found maintaining this thread difficult I am officially announcing that you may stop expecting updates on this thread.Hats off to sssomnath474 to giving a new life to it!!!And it looks more informative as well!!
To add salt to injury A65 which my wife was holding is having issues with front speaker.Even after its trip back from the service centre gurus,it again managed to holdon the issue.I have given up on the micromax guys as of now.
GUYS,PLEASE FOLLOW THE BELOW THREAD BY sssomnath474 HENCEFORTH
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2501464
Recent activities as on 07 Aug 2013
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1.Unlocked boot image and rooted it.
2.Install CWM.
3.Flashed firmware
4.sssomnath474 installed xloud,beats,bravia and confirmed it is working.
5.sssomnath474 also made few modification with UOT and came up with update.zip.
6.Right now we have unlocked V4 boot img which according to sssomnath474 has battery life updation.
7.I am studing as much time i can extract for an OC kernel and sssomnath474 is working on a rom.
8.As update by sssomnath474 this boot.img can have a better battery backup
http://www.mediafire.com/download/opweg2nwd0hk5dw/new_boot.img
let me know if you guys have access issues with any of the links or any of the link appears to be dead
9.Added a user guide how to flash the firmware.Hope it helps
http://www.mediafire.com/download/h2q51j8ovn1m1pc/Flash_firmware_config.pptx
10.you can use windows 7(you have to boot it in test mode and run the research downloader in administrator)
Thanks to sssomnath474 for the info
11.you can use unlock root as confirmed by sssomnath474
Thanks to sssomnath474 for this info
12.LIST OF STOCK IMAGES/PAC FILES FOR ALL MICROMAX MODELS
http://www.moulnisky.com/index.php?dir=Micromax
Thanks to sssomnath474 for this info
13.Heard from sssomnath474 that somebody has bumped imei while flashing.If any of you is stuck with the same issue i would suggest a complete firware flash following this tutorial,ONLY difference in this case will be DONT use my modified boot.img just flash the pac file as it is.
14.WoW! guys never thought this thread will get mushroomed like this....thanks to sssomnath474 ,shubhamym21 ,J.E.abhishek kumar and others for keeping things rolling
15.Some of you are facing weird problems with sims as my quick scan through the posts suggested,any updates on this guys?
I made changes to OP what sssomnath474 suggested, i am saying again all you need to do in the research downloader is select the pac file,uncheck calibration.
16.pradipkunwar51 has reported issue with docomo sim after flashing,i believe shubhamym21 already found a solution to it.Will Update the OP as soon as he comes back with comments
17.Critical Update:Tutorial & Tool if you messed up your EMI
Tutorial can be found here : China spd adnroid phone imei change just one click
& here is the download link : Android SPD IMEI Writing Tool_R1.5.3001 - Download - 4shared - maroof azam
Thanks to shubhamym21 for sharing the link and tutorial
18.Moved all updates under this activity section for better clarity
19.Adding Bravia engine zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44487763&postcount=138
Thanks to sssomnath474 for the link
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Finally rooted my Micromax A65.Follow the guide carefully to avoid mistakes.I am not responsible for any physical/logical damage to you and your device .
Thanks to authors and their posts
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2165554 ElectronikHeart(Guru of spreadtrum)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42693514#post42693514 Yekdall (confirming me unlocking the boot.img is key)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42776196#post42776196 Intex12345(calibartion tabs needs to be unckecked in RD)
http://whiteboard.ping.se/Android/Rooting (for unlocking the boot.img)
Foreground
A Chaina re-branned phone
A fastboot mode
A useless recovery mode
A locked boot.img (thats why even chmod or simply pushing a su will not root the phone)
A IMEI number(which if you mess up after flashing,you will not get any radio signals)
1)First Unlock the Boot IMG
Before you proceed I will strongly recommend to download the tutorial guide ppt that you will find in Recent Activity list at the top of this post
You need to tamper permission after extracting the boot.img for this.No worry guys i have already done that for you .Just download the below file
Unsecured Boot Image
Now a bit critical part,read carefully .This unlocked image needed to be flashed to your device.For that you need research download and firmware pac file.
Download this to files from the below links
PAC versions & Tools Download
(pac file,driver,research download all included)
Download this drivers and install,after successfull installtion you will have(under device manager)
1.ABD interface
2.two COM ports
3.two emulators
If any of this having yellow sign it will not work.
Open research download
click on first button and load pac file
click on second button change baudrate to 115200,in calibration tab uncheck all.
For BOOT_IMG option browse and select the unlockedboot.img that you downloaded now.
plugin the usb cable(DON'T plugin the phone now)
click on play button
PRESS & HOLD VOLUME UP KEY and insert the usb cable,don't release the key.
Download should starts within 3 secs.If it doesn't then check the drivers carefully or reply to this thread with failures.
Once done unplug your phone and remove battery for 3 second
Reinsert battery and restart your phone.
YES!! you have successfully unlocked the boot.img
2)WiseMen Backup!!
First thing you should do before any tweaking and twisting save your back!!.Install CMW using the below method straight away and save your back.
1.Download .andriod.zip,extract it and save it under C:\Users\<computer name>\<paste it here>
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ga5tk2h89m41ddk/.android.zip
2.From your phone got to application-->developer option-->enable usb debugging
3.Now plugin your phone through micro usb cable.
4.Download this zip ,extract and place in under c:/<paste it here>
http://www.mediafire.com/download/s2as5grqceqtqq3/Android_Multi_tool.zip
5.Open a command prompt type
Code:
cd C:\Android Multi tool
C:\Android Multi tool>fastboot devices
20080823 fastboot
Note:you will NOT be able to proceed further if this doesnt shows up.Double check the andriod.zip has adb_usb.ini file.
Now we will flash a custom recovery image in fastboot mode.
Code:
C:\Android Multi tool>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
sending 'recovery' (10240 KB)...
OKAY [ 10.487s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 3.425s]
finished. total time: 13.918s
7.Reboot your phone.
8.Now got to CMW using Volume up + power button and do a backup.
3)Push superuser zip & ROOT!!!
This the easiest step among all of them.Download the below file,put it under sdcard and flash it through CMW.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/t55b6ebzvx9yf1f/update.zip
THAT'S IT you are rooted!!!
REMEMBER,PROBABILITY OF BRICKING IS MINIMUM AS I HAVE ALREADY DONE ALL THE TEST FOR YOU GUYS !!!.STILL IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG DONT PANIC,JUST FLASH A FIRMWARE AS MENTIONED ABOVE(point 1) EVENIF YOUR PHONE IS
TOTALLY DEAD .
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Please hit thanks if i you find this useful

No body tested it yet ?

question
sayannayas said:
No body tested it yet ?
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what if i flash it with fastboot
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beacuse i just flashed it with fastboot and its not booting
waiting for 10 mints

recovery.img error
sayannayas said:
MICROMAX A65 ROOTED!!
Finally rooted my Micromax A65.Follow the guide carefully to avoid mistakes.I am not responsible for any physcial/logical damage to you and your device .
Thanks to authors and their posts
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2165554 ElectronikHeart(Guru of spreadtrum)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42693514#post42693514 Yekdall (confirming me unlocking the boot.img is key)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42776196#post42776196 Intex12345(calibartion tabs needs to be unckecked in RD)
http://whiteboard.ping.se/Android/Rooting (for unlocking the boot.img)
Foreground
A Chaina rebranned phone
A fastboot mode
A useless recovery mode
A locked boot.img (thats why even chmod or simply pushing a su will not root the phone)
A IMEI number(which if you mess up after flashing,you will not get any radio signals)
1)))First Unlock the Boot IMG
You need to tamper permssion after extracting the boot.img for this.No worry guys i have already done that for you .Just download the below file
http://www.mediafire.com/download/1c6r9cu9iwc3769/boot.zip
Now a bit critical part,read carefully .This unlocked image needed to be NAND flashed to your device.For that you need research download and firmware pac file.
Download this to files from the below links
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f811/guide-all-micromax-root-clockworkrecovery-1627895/
(pac file,driver,research download all included)
<IT WILL ONLY WORK IN 32 BIT WINDOWS XP,VM ALSO FINE>
Download this drivers and install,after successfull installtion you will have(under device manager)
1.ABD inteface
2.two COM ports
3.two emulators
If any of this having yellow sign it will not work.
Open research download
click on first button and load pac file
click on second button change baudrate to 115200,in calibaration tab uncheck all.
For BOOT_IMG option browse and select the unlockedboot.img that you downloaded now.
plugin the usb cable(DONT plugin the phone now)
click on play button
PRESS & HOLD VOLUME UP KEY and insert the usb cable,dont release the key.
Download should starts within 3 secs.If it doesnt then check the drivers carefully or reply to this thread with failuers.
Once done unplugg your phone and remove battery for 3 second
Reinsert battery and restart your phone.
YES!! you have sucessfully unlocked the boot.img
2)))WiseMen Backup!!
First thing you should do before any tweaking and twisting save your back!!.Install CMW using the below method straight away and save your back.
1.Download .andriod.zip,extract it and save it under C:\Users\<computer name>\<paste it here>
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ga5tk2h89m41ddk/.android.zip
2.From your phone got to application-->developer option-->enable usb debugging
3.Now plugin your phone through micro usb cable.
4.Download this zip ,extract and place in under c:/<paste it here>
http://www.mediafire.com/download/s2as5grqceqtqq3/Android_Multi_tool.zip
5.Open a command prompt type
Code:
cd C:\Android Multi tool
C:\Android Multi tool>fastboot devices
20080823 fastboot
Note:you will NOT be able to proceed further if this doesnt shows up.Double check the andriod.zip has adb_usb.ini file.
Now we will flash a custom recovery image in fastboot mode.REMEMBER,PROBABILITY OF BRICKING IS MINIMUM AS I HAVE ALREADY DONE ALL THE TEST FOR YOU GUYS !!!.STILL IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG DONT PANIC,JUST FLASH A FIRMWARE AS MENTIONED ABOVE(point 1) EVENIF YOUR PHONE IS TOTALLY DEAD .
Code:
C:\Android Multi tool>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
sending 'recovery' (10240 KB)...
OKAY [ 10.487s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 3.425s]
finished. total time: 13.918s
7.Reboot your phone.
8.Now got to CMW using Volume up + power button and do a backup.
3))Push superuser zip & ROOT!!!
This the easiest step among all of them.Download the below file,put it under sdcard and flash it through CMW.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/t55b6ebzvx9yf1f/update.zip
THATS IT you are rooted!!!
REMEMBER,PROBABILITY OF BRICKING IS MINIMUM AS I HAVE ALREADY DONE ALL THE TEST FOR YOU GUYS !!!.STILL IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG DONT PANIC,JUST FLASH A FIRMWARE AS MENTIONED ABOVE(point 1) EVENIF YOUR PHONE IS
TOTALLY DEAD .
Please hit thanks if i you find this useful.:good:
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finally i rooted my cellphone thank u guys n thank u xda

sssomnath474 said:
what if i flash it with fastboot
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beacuse i just flashed it with fastboot and its not booting
waiting for 10 mints
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You should not flash anything before you have unlocked the boot.img.It comes with a locked boot so flashing through fastboot may not work.
First thing that you should do now is stage up a windows xp with the drivers that i have linked here.connect your phone with research download and do a firmware flash.This will recovery your phone to its orginal state.Then follow my steps from the start(pls dont skip)

navi_5886 said:
i have done the same but when i go to recovery option it says cannot mount e:
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you should have micro sd card,and it should be in fat32 formatted.Better if you backup your data in sdcard,format it with fat32 and then place only the update.zip

sayannayas said:
You should not flash anything before you have unlocked the boot.img.It comes with a locked boot so flashing through fastboot may not work.
First thing that you should do now is stage up a windows xp with the drivers that i have linked here.connect your phone with research download and do a firmware flash.This will recovery your phone to its orginal state.Then follow my steps from the start(pls dont skip)
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ok downloading windows xp..good thing is i'm not scared
well do u have facebook id?

sssomnath474 said:
ok downloading windows xp..good thing is i'm not scared
well do u have facebook id?
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Dont get me wrong but i think it is better to log your errors here as it might help others as well as me to correct the OP.
Once you have the setup use exact set of drivers and pac file that i linked in this thread.remember if you have a successful driver installation then you will have at least(under device manager)
2 new COM ports
2 emulators
I am working on capturing few snapshots or a demonstration guide,it will take time as i recently lost my bag-pack,will update with videos once i stage up.

sayannayas said:
Dont get me wrong but i think it is better to log your errors here as it might help others as well as me to correct the OP.
Once you have the setup use exact set of drivers and pac file that i linked in this thread.remember if you have a successful driver installation then you will have at least(under device manager)
2 new COM ports
2 emulators
I am working on capturing few snapshots or a demonstration guide,it will take time as i recently lost my bag-pack,will update with videos once i stage up.
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thankx bro..it will help more if you give screenshots

sayannayas said:
Dont get me wrong but i think it is better to log your errors here as it might help others as well as me to correct the OP.
Once you have the setup use exact set of drivers and pac file that i linked in this thread.remember if you have a successful driver installation then you will have at least(under device manager)
2 new COM ports
2 emulators
I am working on capturing few snapshots or a demonstration guide,it will take time as i recently lost my bag-pack,will update with videos once i stage up.
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need a help do i only check boot_img or i check all files?

sssomnath474 said:
need a help do i only check boot_img or i check all files?
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check all files in main page,but for boot_img browse a select the unlocked boot.img that i have linked in this thread.The idea is to flash the unlocked boot.img instead of stock boot.img. Uncheck all in calibration page.Keep baudrate 115200
Also download the ppt that i just added.It may help you. Don't give up,setting the drivers will take trails & errors but i guarantee you the success

sssomnath474 said:
need a help do i only check boot_img or i check all files?
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sucsessfully flashed with origianal system file..and one thing more it worked in windows 7 64 bit too

sssomnath474 said:
sucsessfully flashed with origianal system file..and one thing more it worked in windows 7 64 bit too
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Great news buddy.If you have used my unlocked boot.img while flashing then rest of the steps will be a breeze to you.Install CWM and take a full back up.Then flash the update.zip,thats it.

sayannayas said:
Great news buddy.If you have used my unlocked boot.img while flashing then rest of the steps will be a breeze to you.Install CWM and take a full back up.Then flash the update.zip,thats it.
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well thankx for boot image and help device is rooted
but this can be done in other way to
1.you can use windows 7(u have to boot it in testmood and run the research downloader in adminstor)
2.just use unlock root
thats it
thankx man.pls give ur facebook id

sssomnath474 said:
well thankx for boot image and help device is rooted
but this can be done in other way to
1.you can use windows 7(u have to boot it in testmood and run the research downloader in adminstor)
2.just use unlock root
thats it
thankx man.pls give ur facebook id
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Mentioned your updates in OP.Hope you dont mind

sayannayas said:
Mentioned your updates in OP.Hope you dont mind
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ok ok
well making some customizing themes in UOT cooked kitchen.hope it will work

sssomnath474 said:
ok ok
well making some customizing themes in UOT cooked kitchen.hope it will work
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Wow! that will be really nice...hope you will share those with us

sayannayas said:
Wow! that will be really nice...hope you will share those with us
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check it out

need pac file...!!!!
sssomnath474 said:
thankx bro..it will help more if you give screenshots
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can anyone upload only pac file for mmx a65 !!!!! please......!!!!""

sssomnath474 said:
check it out
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WOW looking nice...waiting for the release
Also if you are maintaining your own a65 thread for customs roms,suggest you to cross link with mine(vice versa) and keep track for both the threads

Newroot for Z1 & Z1C

Hi, since somebody requested my newroot tool. here is it, enjoy! Tool will root your phone and install cwm recovery, busybox, su, superuser, allso you can unroot at least
Disclaimer:
- Do in mind rooting will modify your android, so you modifyind your android on your own risk, I am not responsible if tool is not working on your device or if tool make your android malfunction, you doing everything on your own risk!
Pre-requirements:
- You must have installed usb drivers! Just simple install Sony PC Companion, if your windows device manager detect unknown device than probably you must point drivers installation to search for propertly driver C:\Program Files\Sony\Sony PC Companion\Drivers directory. When your windows device manager detect your phone propertly than you are ready for rooting/unrooting
How to install (Windows users):
1: Download and extract newroot.rar
2: Enable USB Debugging
-You can do this by going into Settings>About Phone and tapping the Build Number multiple times to activate Developer Options
-Then Settings>Developer Options and check USB Debugging
3: Plug in your phone your PC
4: Run the root software [Pay close attention to your phone]
5: A pop-up will come up on your phone. Allow it
6: Let it do its thing
7: It will reboot and you're rooted
8: Enjoy
How to install (Linux users):
0. First of all you need adb for Linux, I not gona explain where you can download adb for Linux since you need to search XDA and found them byself, everybody know about adb and I not going to explain adb basic things, you need to help byself on that since adb you will need in future for sure
1: Download newroot and put to the same folder with adb binary
2: Enable USB Debugging
-You can do this by going into Settings>About Phone and tapping the Build Number multiple times to activate Developer Options
-Then Settings>Developer Options and check USB Debugging
3: Plug in your phone your PC
4: Run the root software [Pay close attention to your phone] a pop-up will come up on your phone. Allow it! Commands for runing root software is:
Code:
adb push newroot /data/local/tmp/
adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/newroot
adb shell /data/local/tmp/newroot doit
Allso there is a option for unrooting:
Code:
adb shell /data/local/tmp/newroot unroot
6: Let it do its thing
7: It will reboot and you're rooted
8: Enjoy
Newroot work with all kitkat firmwares but doesn't work with latest kitkat *after 108) .133, .157... firmware or with old JB firmwares!!!
If your running later kernels from out of 108 and newer firmware that you can achieve root following these steps:
1. download the .108 firmware or kernel only
2. flash only the .108 kernel using flashtool
3. Use newroot
4. Reflash back your newer kernel using flashtool
Download (for Windows):
- https://mega.co.nz/#!tFxmUArC!xRCF25Olnq1g228z0jrweytZDHk6M2A7-_RMIN7Dsaw
Download (for Linux):
- http://d-h.st/tBB
Credits:
- geohot libexploit library

Wow... Master munjeni was here.. Awesome...
~Download~
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munjeni said:
Hi, since somebody requested my newroot tool. here is it, enjoy! Tool will root your phone and install cwm recovery, busybox, su, superuser, allso you can unroot at least
Download:
- https://mega.co.nz/#!odBXkSgY!D0d8heDxgqpdALBh3tliHrwO8LuUyjlaX-7unCUgG_U
Credits:
- geohot libexploit library
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upload devhost link plz!

Great Tool !
Uploading on Box, if op allows it

Is Windows or Linux, Mac or directly used on Android?
Sent by my Z1 with XDA Fax

Duvel999 said:
Is Windows or Linux, Mac or directly used on Android?
Sent by my Z1 with XDA Fax
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Itz a .EXE file for Windows

Great work from Great Dev.
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk

Thanks to the OP for this, looks like a great solution.
Is there any particular firmware you have to be running for this to work? Or do you need to downgrade?
Cheers
Kurt

munjeni said:
Hi, since somebody requested my newroot tool. here is it, enjoy! Tool will root your phone and install cwm recovery, busybox, su, superuser, allso you can unroot at least
Download:
- https://mega.co.nz/#!odBXkSgY!D0d8heDxgqpdALBh3tliHrwO8LuUyjlaX-7unCUgG_U
Credits:
- geohot libexploit library
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Thanks a lot! It works!

Nobody mention models or what kind of rom does this program root why? is very funny no real data, any one with solid comments about models and rom versions?

Sorry if I'm rude but I think we need some info like what firmware version works with this root or any prerequisite should we have before rooting like bootloader being unlocked etc. Also a simple tutorial would be nice for newbies to avoid confusion. Ill test this out on the latest firmware [.108] on an unlocked bootloader and I will report if this is working.

Its booth for locked on unlocked bootloaders but for no already rooted devices (except rooted by our tool), its tested on last 3 android versions. There is 2 things, it can work or not work, you can try in jellybean and let me know (probaly not working). No more words here since tool is very easy and anybody know what to do with them Enjoy if you found them usefull and easy! Anybody can post detail installation here if allready used my aplication, I am lazy sory!

So I just tested it out and it works. So I figured out, why not just make a tutorial video since it's so simple. Here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06S9GUL9U5s
I enabled USB Debugging and Unknown Sources just to be sure.

No need unknown source since usb debuging is enought! Is not easy? I think very easy Did you tried my recovery after rooting, I just want to know how its working on z1, (you need to press volume button after blue led blink to enter into recovery)

It's really easy to root now. Just 1 click. CWM works too. Here's more proof that it works. Good work man

munjeni said:
Anybody can post detail installation here if allready used my aplication, I am lazy sory!
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Here's the instructions:
1: Download and extract newroot.rar
2: Enable USB Debugging
-You can do this by going into Settings>About Phone and tapping the Build Number multiple times to activate Developer Options
-Then Settings>Developer Options and check USB Debugging
3: Plug in your phone your PC
4: Run the root software [Pay close attention to your phone]
5: A pop-up will come up on your phone. Allow it
6: Let it do its thing
7: It will reboot and you're rooted
8: Enjoy
Also show them my video

I have tear in my eye hehe welcome back and as always very good work!

Great work as usual

munjeni said:
No need unknown source since usb debuging is enought! Is not easy? I think very easy Did you tried my recovery after rooting, I just want to know how its working on z1, (you need to press volume button after blue led blink to enter into recovery)
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Anyone uploading dev host link Plz...
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kaushal7007 said:
Anyone uploading dev host link Plz...
Sent from my C2305 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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why you need dev host? mega is not really good but it's ok with small file like this

Step by Step guides on rooting / un-rooting the T-mobile LG G5 (MM 6.0.1)

Hello everyone,
Here are some step by step guides for those of you who need detailed instructions for rooting and un-rooting the T-mobile LG G5.
The guides are short and to the point and are meant to be followed one after the other (STEP#1 --> STEP#2 --> STEP#3).
For the step#3 guide, you must choose one out of the three available guides below:
Guides:
Tmobile-LGG5_pre_flash_MM_6_0_1_requirements_STEP_1
Tmobile-LGG5_pre_flash_MM_6_0_1_requirements_STEP_2
Tmobile-LGG5_flash_root_with_stock_MM_6_0_1_Re-install_STEP_3 <------ If you want to re-install stock MM 6.0.1 with root
Tmobile-LGG5_flash_root_with_stock_MM_6_0_1_Upgrade_only_STEP_3 <------ If you want to root current stock MM 6.0.1
Tmobile-LGG5_flash_Stock_UnRoot_MM_6_0_1_STEP_3 <------ If you want to have stock MM 6.0.1 only (no root, use this if you want to return the phone or sell it)
They will walk you through:
Downloading and Installing the necessary drivers / tools
Unlocking your bootloader
Flashing the stock .kdz file
Flashing the rooted .TOT file
Using TWRP to gain root status
I assume the following:
You are using a Microsoft Windows operating system (Windows 7 or above)
You understand that all data on your phone will be deleted
You understand that your warranty is now gone
You understand that YOU MUST follow the guides one after the other (1 -> 2 -> 3). If you deviate from this YOU WILL NOT be successful in rooting your phone
You understand that YOU MUST follow the steps in the guides one after the other (1 -> 2 -> 3). If you deviate from this YOU WILL NOT be successful in rooting your phone
Your phone's USB PC Connection (mode your phone is in when connected to your PC) is on File Transfer mode. ADB and Fastboot commands to the device WILL NOT work if device is not on this mode
You read the Useful tips & information for the T-mobile LG G5 post
You read the Changelog + News & Additions post
***Un-root***​
If you want to "un-root" your device (go back to default stock) use the Tmobile-LGG5_flash_Stock_UnRoot_MM_6_0_1_STEP_3 guide.
(Keep in mind that this WILL DELETE all data on the phone)
***Disclaimer***​
I take no responsibility in what you do to your phone
The step-by-step guides in this thread were made with the assumption that you will strictly follow them one after the other.
(If you don't, YOU WILL brick your phone!)
If you run into an problem, verify that you have correctly completed all the steps for each guide before posting to this thread. Most problems come from guides / steps that were skipped.
If possible use a laptop that is fully charged and plugged in to an outlet instead of a regular PC (unless it has a UPS attached to it) just in case you lose power during the flashing process.
(If you use a regular PC without a UPS attached to it and you lose power during the flashing process, YOU WILL brick your phone!)
I would like to thank the following people for making all of this possible:
tungkick
wolfu11
arjuna_
Your work and dedication does not go unnoticed, thank you. I would also like to thank anyone else not mentioned here that allowed the rest of us to get root on our beloved LG G5 phones. The android community is awesome!!!
Sections:
Post#1: Main introduction & Files
Post#2: Useful tips & information for the T-mobile LG G5
Post#3: Changelog + New & Additions
Please leave a thank you if you find any of this helpful

**Useful tips & information for the T-mobile LG G5**​
How to install xposed: (Keep in mind that versions will change over time)
Download the latest xposed framework currently (xposed-v85-sdk23-arm64.zip):
- Go to the following web address: http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/
- Click on the sdk23 link
- Click on the arm64 link
- Download the latest xposed zip file currently xposed-v85-sdk23-arm64.zip
Download the latest xposed installer currently (xposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk):
- Go to the following web address (xda thread): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
- Scroll down to the "Attached Files" section and download the latest xposed installer currently (xposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk)
Copy both files to the SD-CARD of your phone
Restart your phone into TWRP
Click on the INSTALL button
Flash the xposed framework file (xposed-v85-sdk23-arm64.zip)
Restart your phone and let it start normally
Go to Settings -> General Tag -> Fingerprints & security, Scroll down to the Phone Administration category and make sure there is a check mark next to Unknown Sources option
Open a file manager
Go to the location of the xposed apk
Install the xposed installer .apk file (xposed Installer 3.0 Alpha 4 apk)
Go to Settings -> General Tag -> Fingerprints & security, Scroll down to the Phone Administration category and remove the check mark next to Unknown Sources option
Start the xposed app
How to enter download mode
Power off the phone
Press and hold the VOLUME UP key
Connect the phone while holding the VOLUME UP key to your PC (use a USB-C cable)
Keep holding the VOLUME UP key until you boot into download mode
How to fix the Fastboot device driver issue (no devices detected)
Visit the following website and follow the instructions: Manually installing Android ADB USB Driver

**Changelog + News & Additions**​
Changelog (for the guides only):
7.16.16 - All guides have been updated to reflect the new 10d .kdz and .tot files. All links to tools, .kdz, and .tot files have been updated as well.
News & Additions:
7.16.16 - Multiple updates
A modified H83010d rooted .tot file has been released (thanks to Tungkick & wolfu11)
Guides are safe to use again. All links in all the guides have been updated to reflect the new H83010d files
If TWRP is not showing the internal storage but only the external SD-card take a look at post 24
7.9.16 - There is a new firmware update (H83010d) for the LG G5 (T-mobile) which is not compatible with firmware (H83010a) the .TOT files used in this thread have
If you upgrade to this new firmware, you will lose root.
There is no current way to get root on the new H83010d firmware unless the modified .TOT / KDZ files are released with TWRP included
There is an anti-rollback feature in the LG G5 (t-mobile) phone that prevents you from flashing back the H83010a firmware after you upgrade to the H83010d firmware. Attempting to do this WILL BRICK your phone!
Do not attempt to use the guides which are using H8301a .tot / kdz files if you have updated to H8301d. I will be updating the guides as soon as the H83010d modified .tot / kdz files come out.
5.29.16 - LG G5 & LG V10 possible driver issue: First reported on Post#6
If you own an LG V10 and have used your PC to root it, you most likely installed drivers, tools, and or files specific for the V10. What this means is that you may have to uninstall those drivers, tools, and or files prior to installing anything to be used for rooting the G5. This does not include the ADB program which can work for both.

i just felt the need to post and say thanks for this even though i dont need it. Great effort pulling these together, they look good and are very clear. Thanks! :good:

mallman said:
i just felt the need to post and say thanks for this even though i dont need it. Great effort pulling these together, they look good and are very clear. Thanks! :good:
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Thank you.

Thank you for the walk through. I had a little trouble with drivers and had to uninstall all drivers and reinstall exactly as you have it written here for it to work. I have a LG V10 which probably caused some conflict.
Two questions:
1) Does this automatically encrypt the phone? After flashing both the no verity and the SU it boots in to "encrypting" with no other option. I have not had this happen with any other device. Did I mess something up?
2) The password at the beginning of TWRP is requested every time, even after flashing the no verity zip. What did I do wrong?
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Something wasn't right about the No Verity app. I redid entire process and was able to get it to work with root being successful. Left this up for others - I Believe my mistake was using an external SD to install SU first and then no verity. For some reason they were NOT showing in TWRP on the internal SD even though I KNOW they were there.

skyfox99 said:
Thank you for the walk through. I had a little trouble with drivers and had to uninstall all drivers and reinstall exactly as you have it written here for it to work. I have a LG V10 which probably caused some conflict.
ETA:
Something wasn't right about the No Verity app. I redid entire process and was able to get it to work with root being successful. Left this up for others - I Believe my mistake was using an external SD to install SU first and then no verity. For some reason they were NOT showing in TWRP on the internal SD even though I KNOW they were there.
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Thank you for your input skyfox99. Your solution to the issues you faced will help others avoid them. You made me think of something I did not anticipate which is what happens when you attempt to root your G5 using the same PC you used to root a V10. I am definitely adding a service announcement to the Changelog (post#3) to address this possible issue.

When I get to step 13: Verify that the LGUP Tool works... the progress frame never shows up, even after restarting my PC. Am I missing something? Please help

bigchuq said:
When I get to step 13: Verify that the LGUP Tool works... the progress frame never shows up, even after restarting my PC. Am I missing something? Please help
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Are you booting into download mode?
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skyfox99 said:
Thank you for the walk through. I had a little trouble with drivers and had to uninstall all drivers and reinstall exactly as you have it written here for it to work. I have a LG V10 which probably caused some conflict.
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Something wasn't right about the No Verity app. I redid entire process and was able to get it to work with root being successful. Left this up for others - I Believe my mistake was using an external SD to install SU first and then no verity. For some reason they were NOT showing in TWRP on the internal SD even though I KNOW they were there.
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Your internal storage gets wiped. That's why they weren't there.

mikeyinid said:
Are you booting into download mode?
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Your internal storage gets wiped. That's why they weren't there.
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No I was not, I'll give it a shot. Thanks

mikeyinid said:
Are you booting into download mode?
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Your internal storage gets wiped. That's why they weren't there.
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i believe i'm having the same issue, no files show up in the explorer in TWRP regardless. I've been using a usb thumb drive with a usb c adapter to flash files from twrp. i followed directions perfectly and i still see the warning encryption message and read-only message when starting twrp every time.
i have root tho and everything seems to be working fine

snowlin said:
i believe i'm having the same issue, no files show up in the explorer in TWRP regardless. I've been using a usb thumb drive with a usb c adapter to flash files from twrp. i followed directions perfectly and i still see the warning encryption message and read-only message when starting twrp every time.
i have root tho and everything seems to be working fine
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Anyone find a fix to this? I'm stuck in the same spot, I've gone through the entire process twice now, including resetting the phone back to 6. No matter what I try it seems TWRP won't mount my internal storage!

thoward3 said:
Anyone find a fix to this? I'm stuck in the same spot, I've gone through the entire process twice now, including resetting the phone back to 6. No matter what I try it seems TWRP won't mount my internal storage!
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I guess I'm having trouble understanding exactly what your issue is. Are you saying that when you boot into TWRP and you go to the INSTALL section to flash the encryption zip and the superSU zip you don't see the files? Can you attach a few screenshots so that I can better understand what you are going through. Thank you.

mikeyinid said:
Your internal storage gets wiped. That's why they weren't there.
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No, I copied after wipe so they were there. Computer recognized them and so does file manager.
jun19inf said:
I guess I'm having trouble understanding exactly what your issue is. Are you saying that when you boot into TWRP and you go to the INSTALL section to flash the encryption zip and the superSU zip you don't see the files? Can you attach a few screenshots so that I can better understand what you are going through. Thank you.
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TWRP has trouble mounting.
thoward3 said:
Anyone find a fix to this? I'm stuck in the same spot, I've gone through the entire process twice now, including resetting the phone back to 6. No matter what I try it seems TWRP won't mount my internal storage!
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There is a TWRP bootloop set of instructions in another thread, run those commands and see if it resolves it, maybe?
snowlin said:
i believe i'm having the same issue, no files show up in the explorer in TWRP regardless. I've been using a usb thumb drive with a usb c adapter to flash files from twrp. i followed directions perfectly and i still see the warning encryption message and read-only message when starting twrp every time.
i have root tho and everything seems to be working fine
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I had to reflash no verity a few times, before installing SU. There seems to be a problem with TWRP.
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I didn't have any of the issues you guys are reporting in this thread. TWRP sees both internal storage and SD card. And has since I originally rooted.

Will unlocking the bootloader and rooting my phone or if I install a ROM take away my sim unlock?
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shaneg79 said:
Will unlocking the bootloader and rooting my phone or if I install a ROM take away my sim unlock?
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This is a good question and I unfortunately do not know the answer. I truly don't think your sim will be affected but I am not sure. Sorry.

jun19inf said:
This is a good question and I unfortunately do not know the answer. I truly don't think your sim will be affected but I am not sure. Sorry.
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It's ok I found out it doesn't affect it thanks for your answer.
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I'm having the same issue that some of you had. When I boot into recovery, I can't find the zip files anywhere. Was anybody able to figure it out??

rebelde80 said:
I'm having the same issue that some of you had. When I boot into recovery, I can't find the zip files anywhere. Was anybody able to figure it out??
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It's a very weird problem and unfortunately the only thing I can think off is that TWRP might not be compatible with the SD-Card you are using.