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For the desperate LG Escape owners...

Not sure where to post a victory message! After scouring the net over my truly new LG Escape P870, actually newly released to the world in mid-September, for rooting information, I somehow landed on Bin4ry's thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460.
I am extremely happy to say that version 15 did the job! I wanted to post this in his thread, but I'm not allowed to because I'm new.
So for anybody enjoying using this great phone, there's hope. And it's EASY!
Peace, tinkicker.

I tried Bin4ry's as well but it did''t work for me. It kept giving me errors (i tried it like 10 times). I tried both methods (for tabs and the normal) I wanted to post on Bin4ry's and give him the output that I got but I couldnt post on that thread (new user) . Then I found a site, which I am not able to post the link to because xda doesn't let me( new user), but if you google "LG Esteem OneClickRoot" it is the first result that comes up. I tried that one, it also gave me errors and restarted my phone, I thought It didnt work but when I went and looked in the installed apps, for my surprise there was a new app - "superSU". So I opened a terminal typed su and there it was the coveted # sign . Now I need to find how to install a new recovery.

Hey guys, just got this phone today. Tried both of those methods with no luck so I figured why not try the method that worked on the recently ported ICS 4.0.4 for the LG Thrill.
You can find it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31963526&postcount=532
The version 1.6 worked for me. The only problem I had was there was an error reading a file, second time through it worked with 0 errors.
Also there is an update to our firmware from P87010c to P87010f not sure what the difference is.

NO JOY!!!
Okay...I'm stupid. Rooted phone...one wrong move with a system file...yep. Brick.
Fortunately I was 1 day shy of my hardware warranty expiration so new phone. But...now Bin4ry's app no longer works for me! It will NOT root this new Escape!
Tomorrow I'll try MikesTooLz's and see what happens.

Look at your system info, did you get the newer software version? The v10f or P87010f is the update, the one on my phone that I rooted with wkparks method is v10c or P87010c.
If it's the updated version can't say for sure but the link I posted above worked on 2 LG phones that I have, may work on yours.

I suspected the software update--it's the F version--might be the culprit but I didn't know what the original was so I couldn't be sure.
So what can I do? Wait on someone to cover the F update? Could I download the older version, root, and then upgrade again?

Did you try the method posted in the link I provided? You may have to run it 2 times to get it to work. Also some have reported better results with version 1.2 of the root script vs 1.6
What exactly is going wrong? Can you give me a screenshot of the cmd prompt? I will do what I can to help, I have the update ready to go but haven't done it because I want to make sure I have root. haha
Downgrading isn't really possible because the only KDZ I can find is the v10f which I posted in a thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33752762
I'm slowly working on this phone so hopefully we can get a custom recovery going and everything no promises though but, I won't be happy till I can put a custom rom on this phone.

Urabewe, it worked!
I could NOT download v1.6. It would appear to download, virus scan would run, and browser would lock up. When I checked my "extract to" folder, the bin and files folders were there, but none of the .bat files had extracted. I was able to correctly download and extract v1.2, so I ran it, and my phone is now rooted. Thank you for the info!
It ran the first time and failed. Ran the second like you said I might have to, and it completed correctly.
I have the update ready to go but haven't done it because I want to make sure I have root. haha
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Does that mean you were waiting to root your phone to see if I bricked mine? LOL!
Now...everybody talks about "install a new recovery". Can somebody point me to or describe the correct procedure/routine/script that I need to follow in order to set my phone up safely like it should be? What apps do I need to fulfill all the correct steps? Yes, I've messed around with a tablet root for a year, but I'm no developer. As far as the technicalities go, I'm pure NOOB. Windows, I understand. Linux, I'm learning. I don't know how to be safe about this and I can't afford to buy another phone if I screw up (wife is watching me closely).
Urabewe, thanks for the help!

Awesome glad it worked. No wasn't waiting for you to brick, just confirm root was possible, and this is nice to know I may just upgrade later then.
Recovery is not possible right now, bootloader is locked and only thing we can get into is download mode which has nothing to do with custom recoveries. Slowly working on it so anything I find will be posted.
Any info I find will be posted here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33752762 so keep an eye out there.
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has anyone tried any of the one click methods? ive found 3/4 different ones out there.

One Clicks...
I tried two specifically meant for LG phones, and I had no luck with them. I succeeded with Urabewe's posted links though. And yes, as I posted in their thread, v10f IS rootable. Once I figure out how to take screencaps again, or better take live video of the screen, I will get it as more proof. Now to see if ROMs will be possible soon....

I can't rooting my terminal, other method easy?
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General walkthrough posted in the other thread. Hope it helps.
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I'm having trouble finding firmware v10f I'm guessing there isn't a way to root v10i that v18 file and the 1.2 I newness they reboot it but no root it just says mounted permission denied are you root?
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Yes, I am rooted with firmware 10f.
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Can u find the firmware for me? Or help I'm stuck on v10i I want to downgrade....
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tman1992 said:
Can u find the firmware for me? Or help I'm stuck on v10i I want to downgrade....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1976116
This is the version v10f
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Man are you talking bout the link on page 1 its broken just says forbbiden.....
Its broken... hold on ill look again the only file I can find is a .tot that says its the kdz but I didn't use it.. I can't find 10f anywhere all I need is the firmware
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Thought I would share with everyone how to root Version 10i of the LG Escape.
How to Root Version v10i
Run LG Spectrum ICS Root script (Windows version) Batch file.
Takes about a minute
http://www.sendspace.com/file/jtcbmy

How to "root" your Optimus G Pro AT&T

How to "root" your Optimus G Pro AT&T ONLY
This does work great. It will allow root.
1. (Optional if you have another means of un-RARing) Download and install 7-zip from here. You need this to open certain types of archives (specifically .rar, but you might also want to open .tar, .bz2, or other types of archives in the future). This program is supremely awesome in its ability to open almost any archive you throw at it. It's also unobtrusive and efficient.
2. Download and install LG USB Drivers from here. Without these drivers, your computer won't be able to effectively communicate with your phone. This is vital for the steps we will be taking.
3. Enable USB debugging by going to Settings->(General)->Developer options" and checking the box next to "USB debugging." You will get warnings. You can probably ignore them. This setting will allow you to run commands on your phone from your computer (via USB). For more info on the Android Debug Bridge, click here.
4. Download and extract (using 7-zip (or whatever)) the root exploit from here.
5. Connect your phone to the computer with your USB cable.
6. Put the phone into "Charge Only" mode at Settings->General->PC connection->USB connection type
7. Open CurrentRoot.bat and follow its prompts. You will need to change from "Charge Only" to "Media sync (MTP)" mode. The setting is in the same place.
8. Run SuperSU (now in your apps drawer) it and make sure it works. This program allows others to gain access to superuser privileges. For more info on rooting and what kind of stuff it lets you do, click here and/or use Google.
Thanks to XDA User carrett for this. If u want to say thanks to him http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2006946
Video to help with install. Done by user chrisngrod

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Just wanted to say thanks. It worked perfectly with your instructions. Good Job! :good:

Any chances of a recovery?

No offense but, you literally just copied and pasted this from the original forum. There was nothing added to this that made it custom to our phone other than the title. There might not be a rule against it but I just feel a little weird about it being here. Sort of like a reposted YouTube video.
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huzzah!
So much success. thanks for the post. Great details!
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I had not seen a post with those details about changing the state from charging only to media and so on but maybe I just missed the post you are talking about.

jeffhesser said:
So much success. thanks for the post. Great details!
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I had not seen a post with those details about changing the state from charging only to media and so on but maybe I just missed the post you are talking about.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34474128
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lessthanzach said:
No offense but, you literally just copied and pasted this from the original forum. There was nothing added to this that made it custom to our phone other than the title. There might not be a rule against it but I just feel a little weird about it being here. Sort of like a reposted YouTube video.
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Yes I know but I did thank him in the thread. I didnt take any credit for this.

idle0095 said:
Yes I know but I did thank him in the thread. I didnt take any credit for this.
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I'd suggest posting a link to the original thread so that people can thank the original developer properly if this helps them.
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dexim said:
I'd suggest posting a link to the original thread so that people can thank the original developer properly if this helps them.
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Done

Being more familiar with Samsung rooting, HTC and Motorola devices. When its time to return the OG Pro to stock and unroot what is the proper method, I think this is also important to have outlined.

will this root method work on an unlocked optimus g pro on tmobile?

xenine said:
will this root method work on an unlocked optimus g pro on tmobile?
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Yes

Works like a charm first try...
Thanks!

Not working for me on 64 bit windows 8, despite attempts on 3 different PC's.
I will try a 32 bit computer.
Any other users with success on 64 bit?

pramod1969 said:
Not working for me on 64 bit windows 8, despite attempts on 3 different PC's.
I will try a 32 bit computer.
Any other users with success on 64 bit?
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Yup ran fine on my ole core 2 duo with windows 7 x64
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pramod1969 said:
Not working for me on 64 bit windows 8, despite attempts on 3 different PC's.
I will try a 32 bit computer.
Any other users with success on 64 bit?
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Yup, worked fine on my laptop - Win8 64 bit.

I followed the instructions and even ran the currentRoot file as administrator after unrar the whole "ZV9-ZVB-Root folder" to the desktop.
After it says root successful, I still couldn't find the superuser in my apps as described. I have downloaded SU from play store and I still have no root access.
Please see the attached pictures of my root process and let me know if I am doing anything wrong.
Whatever I do, attached pictures are coming upside down. Sorry!

returning to stock from root?
At this point in development, if I root my phone and do softbrick or bootloop it how can I return to stock setup? With the bootloader locked is this not possible at this state. I would like to go ahead and root , but I feel as though there is no safety net. What are the alternatives....
Thanks.....

buff31 said:
At this point in development, if I root my phone and do softbrick or bootloop it how can I return to stock setup? With the bootloader locked is this not possible at this state. I would like to go ahead and root , but I feel as though there is no safety net. What are the alternatives....
Thanks.....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho... ATT Optimus G PRO Factory tot IMAGE [lgnpst]
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[Root/Unlock] LG Optimus F6 T-Mobile

Hello users I have recently bought a new T-Mobile LG Optimus F6.
For those of you who may have just purchased one or need one rooted and or unlocked here is how to do it.
Root:
Download MotoChopper.zip that is attatched at the bottom.
Then place your phone in Debugging mode. Also check unknown sources in security.
Unzip the MotoChopper and look for "run.bat"
Once that is all done you should have root access.
Unlock:
I use Blowfish Unlocks. You can use who ever you prefer.
Dial *#06# and that will be your IMEI number.
Next submit for the code and wait.
When it comes back use: SIM_UNLOCK=00000000000000
Now to enter the code you have to put in a non supported sim and dial 2945#*500#
Then choose Network Unlock and enter your code. If the first code doesnt work do not panic.
You have 10 attempts and you usually get back 5 different codes. Try them until one works. But to be sure double check that you submitted the right IMEI to begin with.
Enjoy

works
Although lacking some instruction. You must have lg support software on PC and drivers installed (Google)

redndeyes said:
Although lacking some instruction. You must have lg support software on PC and drivers installed (Google)
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Correct... here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2210213
What I did after root: Uninstalled all the bloatware... added beats audio, and wifi tether...
Pretty cool phone... I sure do miss my HTC one S

I already sold mine but it was very good. The battery life on it was great. But I moved on to the Note 2 Tmo and hopefully I can sell the Note 2 and get the Note 3
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Question about the rooting
Is the rooting all that is needed to enable tethering without the paying of an additional fee to T-Mobile? Basically being held hostage....... and will the phone be capable of OS updating in the future?
Dave
roketteere said:
Hello users I have recently bought a new T-Mobile LG Optimus F6.
For those of you who may have just purchased one or need one rooted and or unlocked here is how to do it.
Root:
Download MotoChopper.zip that is attatched at the bottom.
Then place your phone in Debugging mode. Also check unknown sources in security.
Unzip the MotoChopper and look for "run.bat"
Once that is all done you should have root access.
Unlock:
I use Blowfish Unlocks. You can use who ever you prefer.
Dial *#06# and that will be your IMEI number.
Next submit for the code and wait.
When it comes back use: SIM_UNLOCK=00000000000000
Now to enter the code you have to put in a non supported sim and dial 2945#*500#
Then choose Network Unlock and enter your code. If the first code doesnt work do not panic.
You have 10 attempts and you usually get back 5 different codes. Try them until one works. But to be sure double check that you submitted the right IMEI to begin with.
Enjoy
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we need a development thread started
See this post request as i have done....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46105044&posted=1#post46105044

linnon said:
See this post request as i have done....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46105044&posted=1#post46105044
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There is a forum for this device over at this site http://androidforums.com/lg-optimus-f6/
XDA will never happen for this device cause It's not as popular as other device.

How did you guys get Wi-Fi tether to work? Can't get it working after root

Did u wipe after the root to see if it works?
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LG F6 MetroPCS
Will MotoChopper work on the MetroPCS LG F6?

How to Un-root
redndeyes said:
Although lacking some instruction. You must have lg support software on PC and drivers installed (Google)
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Do you or anyone know how to un-root the phone aftter running the motochopper? I've been looking everyone on the web and cannot find this. I'm worried in case there is ever a hardware issue that we need to unroot to get serviced.

Blarg3891 said:
Do you or anyone know how to un-root the phone aftter running the motochopper? I've been looking everyone on the web and cannot find this. I'm worried in case there is ever a hardware issue that we need to unroot to get serviced.
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I just did a factory reset and that removed root

cdusa said:
Will MotoChopper work on the MetroPCS LG F6?
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No. Not at all
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what's the difference T-mobile v MetroPCS
Metro sold me the F6 based on the fact it works on the T-mobile networks LTE. However, I am having a hard time living with an unrooted phone so I'm hoping to use motochopper to root. But someone said it will not work. Is there really that much difference between those sold by T-mobile and those from Metro?
I "upgraded" from a Motion to have bigger screen, and now I find out that may have actually been a step down? WTF!?
All I want to do is unbloat and get rid of "insufficient storage" errors. Shouldn't be so tedious!

dirtycar74 said:
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All I want to do is unbloat and get rid of "insufficient storage" errors. Shouldn't be so tedious!
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You can root with the vroot method.
There's some questions about what it does exactly but it does work. I should point out that the program and its cousin program are under community investigation due to possibly shady dealings with pulling and pushing files. Its cousin program (kango or something) Has been shown to pull imeid off phones and apparently send them, unencrypted, to a Chinese server.... but it's the only thing I've found to be a proven working root.
Can't unlock boot loader so no custom roms but you can debloat.
I've discovered that both my l9 and my f6 hold onto the storage allotment for moved downloads...
Not sure if you get my drift...
If you download a file to internal and move it to sd it still shows up in "downloads" when you check the storage in your settings.
To solve it open settings/storage/unmount sd and then open downloads under internal storage and delete files you know you moved.
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With this "vroot", would it be safe to root while disconnected from networks to prevent unauthorized sharing of imei?

I thought of trying that myself but never got around to it.
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I think cydia impactor might work too. Has anyone tried it? I can't get my hands on an unrooted f6 to give it a shot
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I am on metropcs an want root too! I will try cydia if it works? cant wait for it to get a lil more exposure an get a rom!

lokipimpin said:
I am on metropcs an want root too! I will try cydia if it works? cant wait for it to get a lil more exposure an get a rom!
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I know that vroot works. I've been told cydia works. You need to manually install superuser though
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[Q] Is Kingo root really dangerous

Hello,
I write from Germany and I've read this HERE. Is this true? Is Kingo root really dangerous? Is there any alternative root for LG G Pad?

Pittermann said:
Hello,
I write from Germany and I've read this HERE. Is this true? Is Kingo root really dangerous? Is there any alternative root for LG G Pad?
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Rooted my lg pad 8.3 safely so I would not worry.

Mine is rooted successfully with Kingo too.
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Rooting isn't the problem. This works fine. I know. But what is with grabbing/spy and other sensitive data? That's the question. I've read that personal data be spied by a china server.
Please read my link.
Two quotes from my link:
I can confirm that something unknown/suspicious is being uploaded to your PC on running the android root.exe file. The IP address (hex) corresponds to a website/location in ZH (China) (whois). My antivirus and firewall blocked it out, and the programme halted on my PC, and I couldn't root my mom's New Samsung galaxy trend duos. I uninstalled the app & thank goodness I was running the file sandboxed.....caveat emptor everyone......
Dead Cookies leave no trails...
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Bumping this thread to clear some things up:
The tool isn't allowed on the forums right now, we're still working out some issues with them. Biggest issue being sending sensitive data unencrypted to their servers in China and grabbing the IMEI with no apparent reason. When that is solved the whole issue will be reassessed.
Thread closed. (for now)
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I think this tool Kingo Root is very risky.

Pittermann said:
Rooting isn't the problem. This works fine. I know. But what is with grabbing/spy and other sensitive data? That's the question. I've read that personal data be spied by a china server.
Please read my link.
Two quotes from my link:
I think this tool Kingo Root is very risky.
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I would hope it is clean... You can always try the G2 root method to see if it works, they are very similar.
btw questions go in the Q&A section not the general... that is why it exists

joshuadjohnson22 said:
I would hope it is clean... You can always try the G2 root method to see if it works, they are very similar.
btw questions go in the Q&A section not the general... that is why it exists
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Hello,
"hope" is too uncertain for me. And similar is not the same. I think that doesn't work fine. Or do you 100% know that it works?
Sorry, I'm here for the first time and I doesn't know that with Q&A. But now I know it.
And sorry for my english. Ist not the best. I know :fingers-crossed:

Pittermann said:
Hello,
"hope" is too uncertain for me. And similar is not the same. I think that doesn't work fine. Or do you 100% know that it works?
Sorry, I'm here for the first time and I doesn't know that with Q&A. But now I know it.
And sorry for my english. Ist not the best. I know :fingers-crossed:
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It does work, if you look here you will see that a lot of people had success with it.

Although the exe seems clear, the problem is that it requires permission from my firewall to connect to internet and download additional drivers(?). This is definitely suspicious as they could had been included in the exe. And as a user said it tries to connect to some ip that is chinese. I wanted to root my lg g pad using kingo but i had seen the thread you mention and as xda doesnt support this app i ll wait till they find a way to unlock bootloader and install a custom recovery.

I will wait too. That's for me also too suspicious.
joshuadjohnson22 said:
It does work, if you look here you will see that a lot of people had success with it.
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Again, I know that kingo works. but I think this tool contains a trojan.
And with my question, I did not mean kingo, but I meant the root method of G2. Do you 100% know that it works also with LG G Pad?

Pittermann said:
I will wait too. That's for me also too suspicious.
Again, I know that kingo works. but I think this tool contains a trojan.
And with my question, I did not mean kingo, but I meant the root method of G2. Do you 100% know that it works also with LG G Pad?
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Nope , no one has tested it and i dont have my g pad yet. The G2 and G Pad are very similar as far as OS
But if you are worried about kingo even though no one has had any issues with their g pad then dont root. I will take my chances when i get mine if there are not alternative methoda.

Worked great on mine, rooted it about an hr after I got home with it.
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donharden2002 said:
Worked great on mine, rooted it about an hr after I got home with it.
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I rooted mine too w/ Kingo... it was so fast, didn't have time to be nervous,,,,lol as for risky, whattheheckisntriskythesedays?!
Ms D

The question isn't if this tool works (it works as it is verified by so many members), it's if this tool is dangerous and none of you could answer to that.
gangsterjoop said:
The tool isn't allowed on the forums right now, we're still working out some issues with them. Biggest issue being sending sensitive data unencrypted to their servers in China and grabbing the IMEI with no apparent reason. When that is solved the whole issue will be reassessed.
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kennyglass123 said:
As far as can be seen the information is grabbed and sent during the rooting process which is why it will not work without an active internet connection. Kingo is working on a revision to remove the data collection.
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posted by poyensa, xda recognised developer:
poyensa said:
Until this method is verified to be working safely and without malware, I would advise everyone not to use this method.
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Apparently, all of you who have rooted your g pad with kingo app had your private data and imei sent to an unknown chinese ip.

katsika said:
The question isn't if this tool works (it works as it is verified by so many members), it's if this tool is dangerous and none of you could answer to that.
posted by poyensa, xda recognised developer:
Apparently, all of you who have rooted your g pad with kingo app had your private data and imei sent to an unknown chinese ip.
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Correctly. This is fact. You're one of the few who understood what I mean with my post. But everyone needs to know in what danger he sets himself.
But I wish you continued fun with the stolen imei and personal data theft :silly:

the picsfi
Pittermann said:
Correctly. This is fact. You're one of the few who understood what I mean with my post. But everyone needs to know in what danger he sets himself.
But I wish you continued fun with the stolen imei and personal data theft :silly:
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I see...so the root works but your data is being sent to a Chinese Data mining operation then being sent back to the NSA? ( lol joke sorry i had to say it).
Well it's a good thing i research stuff before i jump in.

katsika said:
The question isn't if this tool works (it works as it is verified by so many members), it's if this tool is dangerous and none of you could answer to that.
Apparently, all of you who have rooted your g pad with kingo app had your private data and imei sent to an unknown chinese ip.
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oh ok, took down my pic, (no need to "advertise" how bad I am at reading a post, my name says enuf!) i got it now : )
ty for giving me yet another thing to worry about..lol j/k
k, well since there's nothing that I can do about it now since some Chinese guy is pouring over my Gmail acct as we speak,
i'll just go over there -----> & join the row of "sitting ducks" and "Chicken Littles" waiting for the sky to fall : )
Ms D

I updated the root thread with a little warning. I would recommend restoring to stock and then try rooting that way you have nothing in your data to be stolen (besides the IMEI). I hope someone will be brave enough to try the other root method from the G2 so we don't risk anything... anyone try it yet? (from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448887)
If someone can confirm it to work I will update the root thread with that root method. I would try but I do not have the G pad yet

joshuadjohnson22 said:
I updated the root thread with a little warning. I would recommend restoring to stock and then try rooting that way you have nothing in your data to be stolen (besides the IMEI). I hope someone will be brave enough to try the other root method from the G2 so we don't risk anything... anyone try it yet? (from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448887)
If someone can confirm it to work I will update the root thread with that root method. I would try but I do not have the G pad yet
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I tried the root method for the G2. While it worked very well for my d800 G2, it did NOT work on my G Pad.
SuperUser was copied onto my pad, but root was not successfully obtained There are no ill effects from the failure though.
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I have rooted with Kingo. Out of curiosity I ran malwarebytes anti malware tool from google play. Everything came up clean no trojans, etc. Not a guarantee but somewhat comforting,
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I just checked the "android_root.exe" on VirusTotal.com . Found 3/47 Trojan. So I'm definitly not running it on my os. -.- Waiting for a more secure method.
Here ist the link to the analyse: https:// w w w .virustotal.com/de/file/c524e47232f22fb4e619827c5e502984ff8360802c4b181444c0376b86c7b1cf/analysis/1384731756/

[Q] Need help rooting Lg G3 Vs985

So Friday i went to verizon and bought me a new LG G3 phone, 32G memory 3G RAM, you know the good **** LOL. Well when i got home i wanted to root the phone but when i looked it up there was many options, IOROOT, TowelRoot, and Stump Root. So i tried towel root on the phone but when i clicked the button towel root said my device isnt compatible and my phones build is the VS98510B. So at that point i decided to try IOROOT. When i launched the batch file i made sure i made myself a developer, got the proper drivers, made it connect via usb and set the phone connection to Ethernet. Well in the batch file it said everything was good and that i just needed to click any button to continue well i did that but when i clicked a button it simply closed the batch file. All i clicked was the space bar and it closed. Stump root isnt compatible and im afraid to use bruteforce mode. Any one got any help with this? Andriod Kitkat 4.4.2

Use the brut force method in stump. Takes about 5 minutes.

TonikJDK said:
Use the brut force method in stump. Takes about 5 minutes.
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But i mean is it safe? Im kinda new to the whole android rooting scene i use to use iphones and **** so i dont wanna break this phone since i just got it

Worked for me and I have not seen a single report of any problems.

TonikJDK said:
Worked for me and I have not seen a single report of any problems.
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So when i root it do i need to back up anything? Ive heard of whats called TWRP but idk what that is

I used stump root. My phones still works. You can't install twrp because bootloader is still locked, have to wait for a way to unlock it.

ToF_Itachi said:
So when i root it do i need to back up anything? Ive heard of whats called TWRP but idk what that is
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Read a bit here TWRP is a recovery and backup software for when you flash a custom ROM.. You're not flashing any custom ROMs just yet.. So... I don't think you need to backup anything just yet. After you root the phone you can use TWRP to backup your current stock ROM .. Good luck ..
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I used ioroot with no problems. Check out this vid, pretty straight fwd on what you need to do.
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Showtek1980 said:
Read a bit here TWRP is a recovery and backup software for when you flash a custom ROM.. You're not flashing any custom ROMs just yet.. So... I don't think you need to backup anything just yet. After you root the phone you can use TWRP to backup your current stock ROM .. Good luck ..
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Oh okay thanks! Well i guess im off to use the stump root and use brute force

R0ck.em 5ock.em said:
I used ioroot with no problems. Check out this vid, pretty straight fwd on what you need to do.
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how were you able to use ioroot with yours? Like when i tried to use it it would just close the batch file and wouldnt even work when i tried it.

ToF_Itachi said:
Oh okay thanks! Well i guess im off to use the stump root and use brute force
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My pleasure Hope you can find root using the desired software.. I'm in Korea..using the F400k but the latest update (v10l) couldn't find root using any of the available tools.. so.. I had to downgrade to the previous (v10g) and got root again. :victory:

Showtek1980 said:
My pleasure Hope you can find root using the desired software.. I'm in Korea..using the F400k but the latest update (v10l) couldn't find root using any of the available tools.. so.. I had to downgrade to the previous (v10g) and got root again. :victory:
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Yeah im using the Verizon Vs985 v with the 10B version. so for me idk which way to go when it comes to rooting software

After you clicked to continue in the batch file, did yout phone boot into recovery?
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ToF_Itachi said:
Yeah im using the Verizon Vs985 v with the 10B version. so for me idk which way to go when it comes to rooting software
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This has ALWAYS worked well for me (Besides with the latest version update)... But I don't know if it would work on your device.. Try what you have. If all fails then give this a shot

R0ck.em 5ock.em said:
After you clicked to continue in the batch file, did yout phone boot into recovery?
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no the batch file simply closed on me while my phone sat there still on the home screen