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[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.

thecubed said:
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

[Q] Did I also brick my phone?

I tired to install twrp, but something went wrong and now my screen doesnt turn on. However when I connect it to the PC it dings and shows up as a modem. imgur..com/UuNaZV2 remove a dot and link should work, I dont have ten post so xda wont let me post outside links yet.

epicsnat said:
I tired to install twrp, but something went wrong and now my screen doesnt turn on. However when I connect it to the PC it dings and shows up as a modem. imgur..com/UuNaZV2 remove a dot and link should work, I dont have ten post so xda wont let me post outside links yet.
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What did you do before this happened?

itsbighead said:
What did you do before this happened?
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I tired to install TWRP Recovery with a guild on xda, http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development-d802/tools-how-to-install-twrp-bump-d80230a-t3072186 I didnt notice it was for the g2 until this problem accrued. I then tired to turn it on but my computer read it as a modem.

epicsnat said:
I tired to install TWRP Recovery with a guild on xda, http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development-d802/tools-how-to-install-twrp-bump-d80230a-t3072186 I didnt notice it was for the g2 until this problem accrued. I then tired to turn it on but my computer read it as a modem.
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I think i know how you hardbricked your G3
Its because you wrote the G2 versions of the android bootloader, kernel and download mode partition
Its because of these commands below. It would have copied these partitions to your phone and then written them to your device
adb.exe push aboot.img /data/local/tmp/aboot.img
adb.exe push laf.img /data/local/tmp/laf.img
adb.exe push boot.img /data/local/tmp/boot.img
adb.exe push recovery.img /data/local/tmp/recovery.img
You can follow this guide instead with the D855 TOT+DLL but im doubtful it will work. This methods seems to be hit and miss http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2772199
If it also wrote the System Bootlooder your phone would have automatically kicked into QHUSB_DLOAD and that is alot easier to fix than this

itsbighead said:
I think i know how you hardbricked your G3
Its because you wrote the G2 versions of the android bootloader, kernel and download mode partition
Its because of these commands below. It would have copied these partitions to your phone and then written them to your device
adb.exe push aboot.img /data/local/tmp/aboot.img
adb.exe push laf.img /data/local/tmp/laf.img
adb.exe push boot.img /data/local/tmp/boot.img
adb.exe push recovery.img /data/local/tmp/recovery.img
You can follow this guide instead with the D855 TOT+DLL but im doubtful it will work. This methods seems to be hit and miss http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2772199
If it also wrote the System Bootlooder your phone would have automatically kicked into QHUSB_DLOAD and that is alot easier to fix than this
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I already tired to flash my device back to 4.4.4 and it didn't work, guess I have to go to store and get a replacement. Thanks for the help, but if you want to see what the flashtool gave me then here is a screenshot imgur..com/FTSv55L (just remove one dot like before)

epicsnat said:
I already tired to flash my device back to 4.4.4 and it didn't work, guess I have to go to store and get a replacement. Thanks for the help, but if you want to see what the flashtool gave me then here is a screenshot imgur..com/FTSv55L (just remove one dot like before)
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Just to be clear, what variant do you have?

itsbighead said:
Just to be clear, what variant do you have?
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I have the At&t variant(D850)but I ordered my replacement already. Although if you still want to help me, and figure this out it would be a great learning experience for me.

LG G4 Need wireless mobile hotspot apk

Hello I am new to this forum.
I haven't found what I am looking for so I'm hoping someone can help me!
I finally got my LG G4 rooted and have been trying to get wifi tether apps to work but no luck. I found today that you can hack into the native WiFi tether app "Mobile Hotspot" but I already deleted it. I've been searching the web for a apk but no luck. Does anyone have one so I can reinstall the app?
Please and Thank you!!!!!!!

You must not have looked very hard, as my thread is just a few posts below yours.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/how-to-enable-native-hotspot-unlimited-t3166435

I did read through your post but couldn't try it out because I uninstalled the app. I'm looking for a reinstall file. I couldn't use what you posted to reinstall the mobile hotspot unless I did something completely wrong.

Terrofmen said:
I did read through your post but couldn't try it out because I uninstalled the app. I'm looking for a reinstall file. I couldn't use what you posted to reinstall the mobile hotspot unless I did something completely wrong.
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So you want the Original hot spot Files from the LG G4? Not the modified ones that work? If that is correct I can get you a link to the original files. IF you want to use your Mobile hotspot, I recommend using the link that geoff pointed your towards.
ORIGINAL HOTSPOT APK AND ODEX FILE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5ldCySP56vaeHZ6MFNBYnlWMEE/view?usp=sharing
Just extract it to your /system/app folder.

Thanks for the link.
I was thinking I had to reinstall the original one before I could use the hacked one. Would that be incorrect?

I just redid everything and it all works!!
Thank you guys for the links!

Terrofmen said:
Thanks for the link.
I was thinking I had to reinstall the original one before I could use the hacked one. Would that be incorrect?
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From my understanding, you do not need to the originals. In fact typically you rename them as "xxxxx.xxx.bak" which keeps them on the phone but renders the file useless so the modified ones can be used in their place.
Glad you got it worked out.

Terrofmen said:
Thanks for the link.
I was thinking I had to reinstall the original one before I could use the hacked one. Would that be incorrect?
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No problem, I'm not sure why you want them, but there are here if anyone else comes across a problem and needs them as well.
player911 said:
From my understanding, you do not need to the originals. In fact typically you rename them as "xxxxx.xxx.bak" which keeps them on the phone but renders the file useless so the modified ones can be used in their place.
Glad you got it worked out.
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This is correct. The New files are completely independent of the previous files. You can technically delete them. You shouldn't ever delete them, renaming them is suffice, it's not like this apps take up a huge amount of space.

Terrofmen said:
I did read through your post but couldn't try it out because I uninstalled the app. I'm looking for a reinstall file. I couldn't use what you posted to reinstall the mobile hotspot unless I did something completely wrong.
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No, they get renamed so are useless. They are only there if you want to revert back.
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tomnilson4 said:
OK, so any solution?
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Yup, everything working.
Sent from my LG-E400 using XDA Free mobile app

tomnilson4 said:
OK, so any solution?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/how-to-enable-native-hotspot-unlimited-t3166435

Need some advice

I don't know if i'm posting in the right section, but needless to say i'm trying to root my T-mobile LG G4, I'm following the guide on XDA, it says to download the tar.gz file, which I did, then it says to extract it, which I did..but the file name stays the same, and in the guide it says that if you don't get the "system.rooted.phonemodel.img" then you didn't extract it properly..But to the best of my knowledge there is only one way to extract a file..I'm using z-zip, I extract the file, it's like 4.6gb which sounds about right but the file name is wrong..I'm totally lost and really want to root my phone, I've rooted several others before so this isn't new to me, but i'm currently having problems rooting my g4. Any and all help would be GREATLY appreciated..Thanks in advance.
Also here's the guide I'm "trying" to follow.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/...-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765/
-DecodedDroid

look on the post you will see under the first you can see that " Pre-Rooted System.img Download Links" click on your device . go on megaupload and normaly its .rar files . extract and its good .

shudoha said:
look on the post you will see under the first you can see that " Pre-Rooted System.img Download Links" click on your device . go on megaupload and normaly its .rar files . extract and its good .
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Thanks, I checked under there but I didn't see the one for T-Mobile, but every other variant.

maybe idk i have not check . because the tar.gz its linux files

mine just said rootedsystem, a friend did my root, andi t was fine, no need to rename.

DecodedDroid said:
Thanks, I checked under there but I didn't see the one for T-Mobile, but every other variant.
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There is a pre rooted system image in the tmo android dev section...the thread you are using doesn't have it for tmo

jamesd1085 said:
There is a pre rooted system image in the tmo android dev section...the thread you are using doesn't have it for tmo
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Thanks man I'll try and search around for it. Still haven't had much luck.

How to root the m8?

Hi, i never rooted or did anything similar to it so im pretty afraid to screw up with the phone hehe
anyways i need to run one app which cannot work without root
so i decided to root
someone can tell me what is the best and safest way to do it?
Edit:
i foudn vid on youtube from march 2014 and it says to enable fast boot or something like that
and i dont even have this option on the 5.0.1 lolipop
someone can tell me what to do please?

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please help!

Trovlet said:
Hi, i never rooted or did anything similar to it so im pretty afraid to screw up with the phone hehe
anyways i need to run one app which cannot work without root
so i decided to root
someone can tell me what is the best and safest way to do it?
Edit:
i foudn vid on youtube from march 2014 and it says to enable fast boot or something like that
and i dont even have this option on the 5.0.1 lolipop
someone can tell me what to do please?
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Use this guide. It says for AT&T, but actually the steps here are for any M8.

xunholyx said:
Use this guide. It says for AT&T, but actually the steps here are for any M8.
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04. On your HTC One (M8) go to Settings > Power, and then uncheck the "Fast Boot" option.
I dont have this option on my 5.0.1
what should i do?
also the SuperSU download link doesnt work

Trovlet said:
04. On your HTC One (M8) go to Settings > Power, and then uncheck the "Fast Boot" option.
I dont have this option on my 5.0.1
what should i do?
also the SuperSU download link doesnt work
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The Fast Boot option has been removed by HTC since the guide was written, so don't worry about that.
You can get SuperSU from here.

xunholyx said:
The Fast Boot option has been removed by HTC since the guide was written, so don't worry about that.
You can
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Ok, if i have the HTC SYNC i dont need to download any another driver's correct?

Trovlet said:
Ok, if i have the HTC SYNC i dont need to download any another driver's correct?
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Correct. But I would uninstall HTC Sync. The drivers will remain.
HTC Sync doesn't play nice with ADB, and after the drivers are installed it is pretty much useless

xunholyx said:
Correct. But I would uninstall HTC Sync. The drivers will remain.
HTC Sync doesn't play nice with ADB, and after the drivers are installed it is pretty much useless
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Well i dont realy need this program, i just need to root the phone hehe
edit: i did everything and it says to me this :
C:\Users\David>fastboot devices
'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.

Trovlet said:
Well i dont realy need this program, i just need to root the phone hehe
edit: i did everything and it says to me this :
C:\Users\David>fastboot devices
'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
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Open up your ADB folder. Then shift+right click and open the cmd window there.
It should look something like this: C:\Users\NAME\sdk\adb>
enter adb reboot bootloader
then fastboot devices

xunholyx said:
Open up your ADB folder. Then shift+right click and open the cmd window there.
It should look something like this: C:\Users\NAME\sdk\adb>
enter adb reboot bootloader
then fastboot devices
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Ok thank you very much that i unlocked it successfuly
now ill try to root the phone, ill bumb this if something will go wrong!

the TWRP Recovery is not working as well ( the download )

Trovlet said:
the TWRP Recovery is not working as well ( the download )
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https://dl.twrp.me/m8/

Ok i couldnt believe it but i did root the phone
all thanks to you mate, if not you i would never make it
thank you very much good man!

Trovlet said:
step 7 of the root
when i type the name of the .img :
'
C:\Users\David\Desktop\Android\adb-windows>fastboot flash recovery htcm8.img
error: cannot load 'htcm8.img'
edit: for some reason i entred 'TAB' and it worked
can you tell me how to do the number 9 ?
how i transfer this zip to the root? what/
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Transfer it to your internal storage. By root directory, it means just to the storage and not in a folder. Just drag and drop it to your phone's storage with the Windows file explorer
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Trovlet said:
Ok i couldnt believe it but i did root the phone
all thanks to you mate, if not you i would never make it
thank you very much good man!
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Nice! Glad to be of assistance.