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[GUIDE] Downgrading from ICS BUILDS ONLY!!!! .29 or .26 to .17 and rooting

NEW WAY TO ROOT NO NEED FOR DOWNGRADE NOR UNLOCK
Check out this thread , give thanks to miloj
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If you updated to .26 you will need to downgrade to .17 to be able to root your device. If you are on .17 just skip to step #2
STEP ONE
You will need to downgrade using Wolf's 2nd method found here
For this you will need to use ADB, meaning you will need to have Android SDK installed. In order to get ADB working watch this helpful video tutorial (found by tomween1)
There's also a one click script that will do this for you automatically, found here Important note: remember that the automatic script does the same as the 2nd method, so you will need to leave your tablet connected to your pc while doing this. Once you run the script your tablet will reboot in the first couple of seconds (it hasn't finished just yet), then the script will move to the next step, which will take about 10 mins to finish. After this it will reboot and load up the new firmware.
Both processes ask that you have the .17 BLOB file in your Internal SDCard, ASUS had the firmwares previously posted but they took them down. You can Find links to the FWs in the following threads:
US .17 Blob
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642614 (courtesy of wideopn11)
The BLOB file can be found inside the 2nd zip file downloaded from those mirrors.
DE .17 Blob Should work for downgrading from WW firmwares.
See this post (courtesy of costcutter)
Once downgrade to .17 you can root your device.
STEP TWO
In order to root you will need the apk for SparkyRoot, which you can download here. Just follow the instructions on that thread and you will have a rooted device.
STEP THREE
Do not update your device to .26 just yet! First get Voodoo OTA RootKeeper from the Google Play Store. This application will help you retain root after upgrading. Once you have installed it, open it and follow the instructions inside the app. After making sure that all the check boxes are marked in OTA RootKeeper, you can update to .26
Once you have update you won't have root. So, go into OTA RootKeeper once again and restore your root. Voila!
STEP FOUR
Download and run Titanium Backup from the Google Play Store. It will say that you need to fix some permissions in order to have a fully working root, just tap "Ok" or "Yes" (don't remember which one was it). Then reboot tablet and you are done. Enjoy your rooted tablet!
NOTE:
Remember it is advised that you shouldn't update manually, since you might not be able to restore root. Some people have said that they were able to restore, even while updating manually. Also after rooting, it might take a while to receive the update notification for .26, just keep trying to refresh in Settings>About Tablet>System Firmware Update (be patient, it took me a while to get the update). The firmwares posted in the thread I linked to are for the US, if you have another firmware, non US, for now I don't have links to them. If you do know mirrors hosting non US FWs please post them in a reply message.
This guide hasn't been made from scratch by me, it is a collective work that has expanded through various threads. I would like to thank the following users: wolf849, bpear96, sparkym3, anduzer, wideopn11, demandarin, Gam3r 4 Life, edgemaster191, costcutter, tomween1 and many others that have contributed in finding and hosting this information.
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UPDATE .29
It has been confirmed by user Gam3r 4 Life that downgrading from .29 to .26 is possible using the same method stated here. I'm pretty sure that you can go straight from .29 to .17, if you haven't rooted your device yet, with the same method. Someone confirmed a downgrade from .29 to .17 here
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UNLOCKED ROOT
There is another way to root your tablet, this only for the people that want to unlock their devices (REMEMBER UNLOCKING YOUR DEVICE VOIDS THE WARRANTY FROM ASUS, YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO GET SUPPORT FROM THEM NOR AUTOMATIC OTA UPDATES....). So, if you want to take this path please look into this thread, in that thread you will find an explanation on how to get CWM running on your unlocked tablet and you will find a flashable file that will root your device. Please read that thread carefully. Also remember to give thanks to XpLoDWilD for preparing it.

I can confirm that the above method works great. Just a heads up DO NOT I repeat DO NOT mess with the build.prop file, I ended up bricking mine all because of some dumb Gameloft game. I now am on my second TF300 and highly recommend staying away from the build.prop until we have a working CWM.

Nice simple guide. I've upgraded and downgraded. Only thing irritating me right now is that I've been able to get the OTA update and Asus cant give an answer as to why other than "keep waiting". I might be on my 3rd tablet soon.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using xda premium

What about people already at .17?
First off, thank you for your original post (Post #1)!
I will get my 300 in about an hour and I would think it will be on .17. If that is the case, I will, of course, decline any offers to update to .26 via OTA message.
I assume, then, I start with Step Two and go from there. Right?
Thanks again.

ptgay49 said:
First off, thank you for your original post (Post #1)!
I will get my 300 in about an hour and I would think it will be on .17. If that is the case, I will, of course, decline any offers to update to .26 via OTA message.
I assume, then, I start with Step Two and go from there. Right?
Thanks again.
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The first time I turned on mine, the update got automatically downloaded but it doesn't run until you decide to. The answer is yes, just skip to step 2 and go from there.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2

ptgay49 said:
First off, thank you for your original post (Post #1)!
I will get my 300 in about an hour and I would think it will be on .17. If that is the case, I will, of course, decline any offers to update to .26 via OTA message.
I assume, then, I start with Step Two and go from there. Right?
Thanks again.
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Yes sir, just download the sparkyroot.apk and follow the onscreen directions! Just make sure you back up the root with Voodos rootkeeper (can be downloaded from the Play Store) and then update the tablet. Once update restore the root from the rootkeeper app, and that is it! Your rooted and on the latest firmware!

AWESOME! worked like a charm on TF300 .27

medic999 said:
AWESOME! worked like a charm on TF300 .27
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Do you mean .26?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using xda premium

jgaf said:
The first time I turned on mine, the update got automatically downloaded but it doesn't run until you decide to. The answer is yes, just skip to step 2 and go from there.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2
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Even without wi-fi connected?

bFORTIFIED said:
Even without wi-fi connected?
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Well when you first set up the Pad it ask you if you want to connect to WiFi so I ded and got the update quickly.

I'm on 26, followed the guide completely. On the final adb reboot, the tablet reboots but there is no flashing progress bar and when I check settings, I am still on 26... can anyone help me? :\
EDIT: never mind, I didn't see that I had to go into the zip file and extract the blob file out.

Need some help here. Long story short I bricked my brand new 300 messing around with the build.prop. It wont boot up now. It starts at the asus screen and then goes blank. I am able to get into the different modes by using the volume+power, and I am able to see my device in adb intermittently. I was also able to pull the bad build prop from the system using "ADB pull /system/build.prop c:\". But I am unable to push the good build.prop I have back in. My question is this. Can I use the method described here for downgrading to unbrick my 300? I have no way to put the firmware file onto the internal storage, only the external. So is there someway this can be done? I would really appreciate some help. Thank you

Gam3r 4 Life said:
Need some help here. Long story short I bricked my brand new 300 messing around with the build.prop. It wont boot up now. It starts at the asus screen and then goes blank. I am able to get into the different modes by using the volume+power, and I am able to see my device in adb intermittently. I was also able to pull the bad build prop from the system using "ADB pull /system/build.prop c:\". But I am unable to push the good build.prop I have back in. My question is this. Can I use the method described here for downgrading to unbrick my 300? I have no way to put the firmware file onto the internal storage, only the external. So is there someway this can be done? I would really appreciate some help. Thank you
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The only thing I can think of, is to try a manual update putting the update zip in a empty sdcard and trying to boot into recovery with power+volume. If that doesn't work you will have to wait for an unlocked bootloader.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2

How do I unroot?
I love my 300 after I rooted it while on .17, then saved my root, updated to .26 and then re-rooted. Unfortunately I cannot get this device to connect to my Netgear WNDR4000 router without disabling all security. I have added numerous wireless devices, including a Gingerbread smartphone, with no diffulty whatsoever. But this puppy will not connect even though it sees the SSID. So I need to return it and I want it to be unrooted and then I'll do a factory re-set.
Any advice on unrooting my 300 would be appreciated.

Not really an expert here, but I guess the simplest way I could think of is flashing a different Firmware than the one you have. Since updating from .17 to .26 loses root. After that just make sure you don't have root by running OTA RootKeeper, then do a factory reset.
You could try that or wait for a more profesional opinion
On another note did you call ASUS Support to see if they could help you with your specific problem? There's no way that the pad can connect to the router?

jgaf said:
Not really an expert here, but I guess the simplest way I could think of is flashing a different Firmware than the one you have. Since updating from .17 to .26 loses root. After that just make sure you don't have root by running OTA RootKeeper, then do a factory reset.
You could try that or wait for a more profesional opinion
On another note did you call ASUS Support to see if they could help you with your specific problem? There's no way that the pad can connect to the router?
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^^
Thanks for the quick reply.
No, I didn't call ASUS Support. I don't have much faith in tech support these days.
Yes, it did connect to my router but only after I deleted all security on the router. I did that just to see if it could connect at all. However, it does not play nice with the security level I need on my router for my wireless devices.

Has anyone tried doing a factory reset after rooting .17, taking the OTA to .26, restoring root on .26 and is able to confirm if root will stick through a factory reset on .26?

wideopn11 said:
Has anyone tried doing a factory reset after rooting .17, taking the OTA to .26, restoring root on .26 and is able to confirm if root will stick through a factory reset on .26?
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I did a factory reset on .26 and root stuck, you just have to re download superuser app from play store. (this is assuming you saved your root with root keeper)

itzbilly said:
I did a factory reset on .26 and root stuck, you just have to re download superuser app from play store. (this is assuming you saved your root with root keeper)
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Of course I have OTA rootkeeper backing up my root. Thanks for the update.

I used the vipermod to downgrade to .17, then used the sparkyroot to root, and then used OTA Rootkeeper and it worked flawlessly after updating the firmware to .26. Thanks!
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using XDA Premium HD app

ROOT Optimus G 2600 after OTA fix found & bootloader unlock with cwm update

Did you OVER THE AIR =O.T.A. update YOU CAN still Root/RECOVERY BUT YOU MUST DOWN GRADE FIRST AS OF MAY 2013
This works on all Canadian variants of the lg optimus g 2600 lte phones.
If you root you can not OTA update.
If you root and flash to any version of jellybean OTA= over the air update is no longer needed.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU ERASE YOU FAMILY HISTORY OR REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE GENE-POOL
I did not develop or create this i just merged it so it would work.
USB debugging must be turned on found in settings then development check-mark USB debugging then plug in you phone LG drivers must be installed found here http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?3p6u1bq776bdbzi
If you have issues with getting in to recovery i did try QUICKBOOT found here http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?g4g37gwd6y99urb or download from Google play
1. Download: lg e971.zip http://d-h.st/HsU
2. Extract it
:cyclops:Update not tested i have added the files to e971.zip or download the the ZV9-ZVB-Universal-Root Posted by fiddy619 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181103
ZV9-ZVB-Universal-Root Update run CurrentRoot.bat first if it works go to freegee.bat then continue to step 8.
3. Run: RunMe.bat ignore restore instructions skip with back button
4. Run: Root.bat
5. Download busybox from the market and install it then run it
6. Transfer: cwm6027touch_v14.4.6_geebus.zip in the found LG e971 folder to your internal SD-card not in a folder in main directory.
7. Run: Freegee.bat once complete you are now ROOTED with CUSTOM RECOVERY
NOTE: This CUSTOM RECOVERY DOSE NOT WORK WELL AT ALL continuing with next step to update the custom recovery.
NOTE: To enter custom recovery shut phone off then press vol up+down+power at the same time you will see fastboot hit vol down twice you won't see anything happen on the fastboot screen hit power it will reboot to custom recovery.
8. Install zip from internal SD-card look for cwm6027touch_v14.4.6_geebus.zip in your main directory then flash it.
Now you can flash ANY Stock 4.1.2 ROM OR 4.01 ROM
Recommendation for Rogers use this Stock 4.1.2 Jelly Bean LG-E973/1/5/0 Canada / At&t / Int'l Edition found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2127346 Thank houstonn for this if you want to donate http://forum.xda-developers.com/donatetome.php?u=4852479
:cyclops:UPDATE: CM10 based roms will boot loop or just not boot due to a partition issue you must downgrade to shipped revision d not e kdz then full root/boot loader unlock then flash what you want. :cyclops:
FYI I bricked my phone once then restored it just to get this done.
After 10 hrs of playing around with all i could find in the forums i found this to work.
I have repeated these steps on 3 more phones for other owners and it works great.
Now i have no bloatware removed LG-Ui removed LG Email and Google Mail using enhanced email for faster push intervals Full nova launcher custom kernel and pimped with pimp my ROM for added tweaks and flashed g-now
IF YOU BRICKED OR WISH TO RESTORE OR DOWNGRADE
:cyclops:NEEDED FOR ANY CM10-ASOP/AOKP ROMS
E97110D_00.KDZ downgrade here http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?rhe7im3hbznow5t
:cyclops:NEEDED FOR ANY JELLY 4.1.2 ROMS
E97110E_00.KDZ O.T.A. update here http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?rkyevf6rrmypdwr
Put your Optimus G into Download Mode by switching it off, attaching the usb cable to the phone, holding both the up and down volume buttons at the same time and lastly inserting the usb cable into the computer; wait for the drivers to finish loading if doing it for the first time.
Run KDZ_FW_UPD.exe. Use the settings below
Type: 3GQCT
Phone Mode: CS_Emergency
Navigate to the folder which you have saved the downloaded KDZ file
Click Launch Software Update and wait for the flash process to finish
Your phone will restart itself when complete
If you get stuck on the lg logo perform a factory reset volume down power at the same time release power at logo hold volume until you see factory reset then power twice
This proses is the same for downgrade E97110D_00.kdz is the downgrade file and is necessary to flash and run any CM10 based rom because of partition settings and if you downgrade root and fregee is all that you need and i recommend the downgrade its more compatible with custom roms
NONE OF THE SOFTWARE USED IS MINE AND FOR THOSE WHO CREATED IT I THANK-YOU FOR YOU CONTINUED WORK AND DEDICATION if you know who they are and this helped donate to them not to me THANK-YOU
I AM AM JUST A TESTER TRYING IT ALL UNTIL I GET WHAT I WANT FROM MY DEVICE
Screen shots of what i have now below :good:
My 2 Cents= "If you asked for free advice and got what you paid for ? don't complain."

1st. Never upload something to dropbox if you want to distribute on public. It will rape your bandwidth allocation and you will get a warning and your dropbox public download will be cutted.
2nd. You didnt need to include your own backup file. Freegee will do the backup anyway and this might be confusing to the user if it says it failed but still have the backup done. This will also decrease significantly the size of the archive.
3rd. There is no developement done here. it's simply a re-zip of multiple package already found in this forum.

thanks for the info on drop box
and i did not claim it was anything i created or developed other than a workaround and the back up is from the developer of freegee and has been removed.

Wow

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chadouming said:
1st. Never upload something to dropbox if you want to distribute on public. It will rape your bandwidth allocation and you will get a warning and your dropbox public download will be cutted.
2nd. You didnt need to include your own backup file. Freegee will do the backup anyway and this might be confusing to the user if it says it failed but still have the backup done. This will also decrease significantly the size of the archive.
3rd. There is no developement done here. it's simply a re-zip of multiple package already found in this forum.
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1. Cutted is not a word
Sent from my Optimus G using xda app-developers app

Thank you I was so busy trying to make my post politically correct I didn't notice and your right, if your going to criticize information use real words lol :cyclops:
Way to serious here.
Really want to cheese some one off pm them a question I almost got band twice.
To all of the developers without testers what do you have.
We trust them with the device we spent hundreds of dollars on and donate to the cause and get flack for a dumb question.
I was told the only dumb question is the one you didn't ask.

trincisor said:
1. Cutted is not a word
Sent from my Optimus G using xda app-developers app
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development not developement see
I was almost accused of plagiarism once.:angel:

trincisor said:
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1. Cutted is a word. I think you meant cutted is not a defined word.

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kentek said:
Thank you I was so busy trying to make my post politically correct I didn't notice and your right, if your going to criticize information use real words lol :cyclops:
Way to serious here.
Really want to cheese some one off pm them a question I almost got band twice.
To all of the developers without testers what do you have.
We trust them with the device we spent hundreds of dollars on and donate to the cause and get flack for a dumb question.
I was told the only dumb question is the one you didn't ask.
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I appreciate the info, and am glad you posted it all in one place.
Thanks!
Sent from my LG-E971 using Tapatalk 2

ATRIXXIRTA said:
I appreciate the info, and am glad you posted it all in one place.
Thanks!
Sent from my LG-E971 using Tapatalk 2
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Happy to report that I am rooted thanks to the info provided here!!
I am currently running an unlocked E971(Rogers) on the bell(E973) network.
Software Version: E97110e (latest 4.0.4 firmware for E971)
Thanks for the Thread!

THIS THREAD NEEDS MORE ATTENTION!!!!
QUICK AND EASY ALL IN ONE ROOT AND BOOTLOADER UNLOCK WITHOUT A NEED TO DOWNGRADE SOFTWARE, OR DO ANY KDZ WORK OF ANY KIND! (something I still am unsure how to do)
Thanks a TON kentek. I put off rooting this phone and unlocking the booloader because of all the software downgrading and different soft brick possibilities with OTA's and other things. This made things SUUUUUPER easy.
It almost scary how easy it was, lol. I think you should include a little bit more information in the OP however. Things like "USB debugging" must be turned on. Even instructions on how to boot the phone into recovery. Personally I use quick boot. Maybe recommend people root first, then install QuickBoot before unlocking with freegee, as an easy way to get into the CWM that freegee installs. Then you can use quickboot to get into recovery and update it to sk8ers touch recovery (the BEST recovery ive ever used across numerous devices.)
Anyway..... Thanks again kentek, and hopefully more people who were having trouble, or like me, hesitant to do anything, will see this thread and have their freedom granted as quick and easy as I did.
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTT!!!!!!!

ATRIXXIRTA I took your advice and did just that thank you for the props.
? Hows the weather up there still no snow here.

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Ahhhh. Now THATS an OP! lol.
With the explanation so thorough now, nobody should have any issues. Just the more in-depth info about how freegee works. One of the things I was trying to find out was whether or not freegee replaced your recovery. Even the video on the freegee official thread doesn't explain ANYTHING. Just shows the guy booting into recovery, with no mention of the replacement cwm touch. You've pretty much made it fool proof now!
The weather here has been ridiculous. Its +12 one day, -10 the next. Its plague weather for sure, lol. Its funny, I'm literally on my way to Niagara right now as I type this. So I'll be passing through your neighborhood in about an hour, haha. I'll check out your weather as I pass through, lol.
Sent from my LG-E971 using Tapatalk 2

yes freegee injects the recovery i guess if i play with freegee a bit i could replace the one it has with the update i will check it out and post if its possible.
when your on the sky-way look right that me waving lol

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Saw ya. Waved back! Haha. What a ****ty grey day, lol
Sent from my LG-E971 using Tapatalk 2

To the OP, I wanted to thank you for posting all the information in an easy to follow manner. I can confirm that I am now rooted even though I had applied the latest OTA update from rogers prior attempting this method. Only tricky part was getting into recovery mode.. it should be "Hold the Volume UP & power buttons at the same time."

So will using this method to root and unlock bootloader cause me to lose the OTA function?
I'm on Rogers e971 with latest OTA update. I would like root so i can get back to using Titanium, but i'm not sure if i want to sacrifice my ability to run future OTA updates.

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So will using this method to root and unlock bootloader cause me to lose the OTA function?
I'm on Rogers e971 with latest OTA update. I would like root so i can get back to using Titanium, but i'm not sure if i want to sacrifice my ability to run future OTA updates.
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You still gets OTA with root. You can't update only if your bootloader is unlocked.
LG Optimus G E971

Elisha said:
You still gets OTA with root. You can't update only if your bootloader is unlocked.
LG Optimus G E971
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Can we relock the bootlader and accept an update if we wanted to? Assuming we were OK with the possibility that a new root method might not come

Re: Rogers e971 Root with update work around found and bootloader unlock with cwm upd
DaMeatMan said:
So will using this method to root and unlock bootloader cause me to lose the OTA function?
I'm on Rogers e971 with latest OTA update. I would like root so i can get back to using Titanium, but i'm not sure if i want to sacrifice my ability to run future OTA updates.
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As soon as official updates are released, there's always a flashable .zip released within a week. Hell, were flashing the official update based on the Korean version of the software AND hardware, which are both slightly different. I wouldn't worry too much about ota's, lol.
Sent from my LG-E971 using Tapatalk 2

[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

Secure LG-LS980 [ROOT]?

Should I use IO Root, wait for Kingo to update, or wait for something else?

IO is quick and easy
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk

IO root is the way to go
shakattack said:
Should I use IO Root, wait for Kingo to update, or wait for something else?
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I just did ioroot and it took me like no time at all, you just gotta make sure you have everything you need to make it.
1. android sdk downloaded and extracted somewhere in your computer
2.usb driver for lg
3. ioroot11 zip downloaded and then extracted preferably in desktop so its easy to find(the reason you need ioroot 11 is because it has the files needed for sprint)
4. plug the phone in mtp mode
5. usb debugging enabled, to do this you have to go into settings, about phone and hit build number until you see a message that says you have enabled developer options, hit back twice and go into developer option and enable usb debugging.
6. follow the instructions on ioroot thread inside here the sprint forum.
i also dowloaded the img file for twrp recovery, placed it on the root of the memory and after the phonewas rooted flashed it with an app from the market called flashify.
then you should be gloden, but honestly i think it took me less than two minutes to do.
good luck

shakattack said:
Should I use IO Root, wait for Kingo to update, or wait for something else?
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Watch this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKuedInhdjU
Also this should be in QandA forum

Please don't make new threads to ask about root? Just post in the IO root thread.

ericdabbs said:
Please don't make new threads to ask about root? Just post in the IO root thread.
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That, and the Development forum is not the place for asking questions.
Thread closed.

ZVH OTA update.zip

All righty. Here it is. It's 5.0.2 and it contains the Stagefright fix as well as who knows what else. Standard warning: you probably have to be bone stock ZVG to apply this. If you are rooted, this will probably break root, if it would even install at all. I could also be completely wrong. Have fun.
Download ZVH update.zip

Updates don't install on top of root. If rooted, reflash ZVE tot, upgrade, then redo LG One Click Root.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk

I tried restoring my stock recovery with Autorec and using the unroot feature in SuperUser but was still unable to flash the update.
I WAS able to get the ZVH update.You can root the ZVH update, use the LS980 Autorec app to flash TWRP and flash the hotspot mod too. I tot'ed back to ZVE and let my Sprint G2 activated on Boost go through the update process. Once i was on ZVH i did the above mentioned. It took a little time and some reading but my G2 is up and running like a champ.

I have root and can't update ZVH using TWRP. Can sameone explane step by step how would be possible ?

@wetbiker7
I've upgraded to ZVH, but I can't seem to root it. I've tried a couple of the LG_Root options and LG_One_Cick_Root_by_avicohh.exe but none are working.
Any ideas?

chuddler said:
@wetbiker7
I've upgraded to ZVH, but I can't seem to root it. I've tried a couple of the LG_Root options and LG_One_Cick_Root_by_avicohh.exe but none are working.
Any ideas?
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I'm at work right now. I'll shoot you everything you need via PM later today.

@wetbiker7
Thanks!

wetbiker7 said:
I'm at work right now. I'll shoot you everything you need via PM later today.
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If you could also share your experience/method here as well for others to see so they can avoid issues. That would be great. As for the update I see no changes with the GPS unfortunately.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk

chuddler said:
@wetbiker7
Thanks!
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No worries. Just click that Thanks tab.
EROMITLAB said:
If you could also share your experience/method here as well for others to see so they can avoid issues. That would be great. As for the update I see no changes with the GPS unfortunately.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk
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Not sure what's going on with your GPS. I haven't had any issues.
OK. I'm working on something that'll get you guys hooked up. It'll be posted soon.

OK........ This is for the Sprint/Boost LS980. This info will allow you to root the ZVH firmware update. I have used this method on both Windows 7 and 10.
READ EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU BEGIN!!! I WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR DEVICE. THESE ARE THE STEPS I USED AND THEY WORKED PERFECTLY FOR ME.
You will need ADB installed on your pc. Here's an easy way to install if you don't already have ADB and Fastboot installed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Thanks to @Snoop05
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Maker sure you have a decent charge on your phone. I recommend 75% or more just to be safe. The entire process should not take near that but I always make sure I have enough juice in case I run into any issues.
This is only if you are rooted or your LS980 will not install the ZVH update OTA.
You will need to TOT back to an earlier build. I chose ZVE.
This thread tells you how to do it. Make sure you scroll down to the 2nd tutorial. It's the one for Sprint.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
Thanks to @hyelton
Just follow the instructions and it will take you back to the ZVE firmware. Once you've reverted back to ZVE, let your phone update. It will take you through 2 firmware updates, ZVG and then ZVH.
NOTE 1: I downloaded the DLL file found in the Sprint folder. I had to use it instead of the Megalock DLL. Megalock gave me an error. The DLL in the Sprint folder worked perfectly so make sure you use it in place of Megalock when following the instructions.
NOTE 2: Once your phone is in Download Mode and you plug it into your pc there is a VERY good chance that it will start updating the drivers. LET IT!! It may take awhile so just be patient. Once it has completed, you can begin the process of flashing the older firmware.
NOTE 3: The tutorial states "99% of the time FlashTool will FAIL after 85% anything after 85% is just your phone rebooting so your safe". Personally, mine completed without getting stuck.
NOTE4: If you have trouble with Data, do a PRL update and a PROFILE update.
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OK....... once you've taken all the OTA updates and you are on the ZVH firmware you can begin the rooting process.
I have uploaded a zip with a tutorial on rooting the LS980. Make sure you unzip the entire zip file and open the README 1st!
I looked at several methods before rooting my device and cannot remember the original author of the tutorial included in the rooting process and files. I take no credit for this tutorial. If I could remember the author I would most definitely give him the credit deserved.
LG Root-
http://www.mediafire.com/download/or13cg94acgsx1a/LG_Root.zip
LS980 AutoRec apk-
This will flash TWRP on your device. It will also make a backup of your stock recovery. Just extract, place the apk on your device and install. .
http://www.mediafire.com/download/cb029lt87l7za6a/LS980AutoRec+apk.zip
One last thing......... I also have the HotSpotMod working on my LS980. The ZVG zip in the thread will work for ZVH also. I had trouble with the mod alone so I tried using the WiFi Tether Router app found on Google Play after flashing the mod. I was able to get the hotspot working with the app. If you decide to flash the HotSpotMod, try it 1st. It may work for you. If not, use the app mentioned above and it'll work.
HotSpotMod-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2584775
Thanks to @Ascertion
EDIT: ADDED THE LS980 AUTOREC apk. You'll need it to flash TWRP.
One more thing. As far as I know, none of the custom ROMs have the ZVH patch for stagefright. If you flash one of those builds, as I understand it, you will lose the stagefright patch. Just wanted to make sure that info is known.
EDIT 2:
Please read this before proceeding. Some members have experienced an issue with the send command. Spawn found a fix that has worked for several users. Please be sure to click the THANKS tab on this post. :thumbup:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64190389
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wetbiker7 said:
OK........ This is for the Sprint/Boost LS980. This info will allow you to root the ZVH firmware update. I have used this method on both Windows 7 and ...
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@wetbiker7, This is the same method I've used several time to get root on zvh. It hasn't worked yet.
For some reason when I run the last "sh" command, the cmd window gives me no feedback and just sits there.
I've left it running for 30 mins before pulling my phone and restarting it.
I'm using the correct "diag" port so I don't understand what the problem is.
Any ideas as to what's going on?
Thanks!

chuddler said:
@wetbiker7, This is the same method I've used several time to get root on zvh. It hasn't worked yet.
For some reason when I run the last "sh" command, the cmd window gives me no feedback and just sits there.
I've left it running for 30 mins before pulling my phone and restarting it.
I'm using the correct "diag" port so I don't understand what the problem is.
Any ideas as to what's going on?
Thanks!
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Are you running Windows 8 by chance? A buddy of mine couldn't get it to work on 8. Even if your not running Windows 8, try it on another computer.
Edit : I'll run through the process tomorrow and see if I can get it figured out for you.

chuddler said:
@wetbiker7, This is the same method I've used several time to get root on zvh. It hasn't worked yet.
For some reason when I run the last "sh" command, the cmd window gives me no feedback and just sits there.
I've left it running for 30 mins before pulling my phone and restarting it.
I'm using the correct "diag" port so I don't understand what the problem is.
Any ideas as to what's going on?
Thanks!
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Did you enable USB debugging in the developer section on your phone settings?
Did your pc update drivers when you had put the phone in download mode and connect it to the pc? It should have.
Are you running Windows 8 by chance? A buddy of mine couldn't root his on 8. I've tried it on both 7 and 10.
Also, I had to unplug my phone and plug it into the pc again to get the pc to recognize it.

About ZVI update
Here http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list?types=ALL&search=ls980 i've finded ZVI zip. But I've think this is the only source code?! Does anybody receive ZVI OTA update?

its odd everything seems to work until I reach the Send_Command.exe \\.\COM4 part
my COM is COM41 so I did COM41 instead idk if that breaks the process but basically when I run the SH command it just hangs Download Mode seems to be where most of my recent Rooting Attempts fail any ideas what would cause it to hang on running the lg_root.sh?
(update) oddly had to type ENTER rerun the send command then rerun the script now im rooted it looks like IDK why but thats an odd turn of events maybe this will help someone else ^_^

I'm already running ZVH and just got another firmware update notification today. Has to be another security update since it's only 231mbs. What sux is I'll have to TOT back again if I decide to take it.
Anyone else get the update yet?

wetbiker7 said:
I'm already running ZVH and just got another firmware update notification today. Has to be another security update since it's only 231mbs. What sux is I'll have to TOT back again if I decide to take it.
Anyone else get the update yet?
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Yeah it showed up on my phone today. Not looking forward to TOTing either.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk

Changelog ?
Sent from my LG G2 LS980

Got ZVI 2 days ago

wyelkins said:
Got ZVI 2 days ago
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I'm going to stick with ZVH. It's got the stagefright fix plus it can be rooted and has the hotspot mod. ZVI can't be rooted yet plus the changes made by the ZVI update, according to the info I've read, aren't worth losing root over.
Also, I may play around with CyanogenMod a little more. 12.1 runs great and progress is being made on 13.