I tried "Shuame" tutorials, no luck. So here's what I did after that failed!
NOTICE: I have no idea if either the program "Root Genius" or the app "Kinguser" are *safe*. My findings are based on several "root check" app returning a positive root result. Also, I'm using Windows 7 64-bit.
Images showing my device:
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HOW TO:
Put your EM63 into USB Debug mode!(video tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=t3SANgvYvz4 )
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Plug your EM63 into your computer with USB cable now. Not 100% sure if this is required, but I did use this to "verify" my USB drivers where working after I plugged the EM63 into my computer.
ADBDriverInstaller: mediafire.com/?pn6rnxpe1s929s8
Assuming you didn't have any driver issues, or if you did(hopefully someone can chime in and shed some light on this), open up Root Genius Ver: 1.8.7.
Root Genius: mediafire.com/?a5y2h43233f0ubr
It took a minute for it to see my device. Fallow the onscreen instructions, and HURAY!
This will remove Super User(if you installed it), and replaces it with "Kinguser".
Here are some pictures of the results!
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Awesome guide! Thanks a lot for this. I just got this tablet and my friend told me to root it but since I had no experience in doing that I had to go surfing the web. After finding this guide and following it I rooted my tablet without any problems in just a few minutes.
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So I tried following one of the guides posted here at XDA to retrieve my MSL#.
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XDA FORUMS WILL NOT allow me to post links, because I have a new account, and it hasnt been approved. So I am just going to post the links to the screenshots without the "http" in front. I also had to remove the "." from the first part of the web address. So "google.com" would be "google com". You will have to manually copy and paste the URL, and add the periods to first part of the address.
IF A MOD IS READING THIS CAN YOU PRETTY PLEASE APPROVE MY ACCOUNT? Thanks!
I followed this guide:
forum xda-developers com/showthread.php?t=697487#
I downloaded the pre-requisites, and started to follow the steps.
I am on Windows 7 32bit, and these instructions are for Windows 7 64bit.
Once I cam to the section where I chose my drivers I chose the ones for x86 since I am running 32bit.
It installed the drivers fine. However, it installed the device under the "PORTS" section of the "Device Manager".
The screenshots for the instructions show the device being installed under the "MODEMS" section.
So I thought I did something wrong, and before doing any further research, I decided to delete the device that was installed under the "PORTS" section. I figured by doing this I could start from scratch, and correct whatever it was that I did wrong. Dumb move!!!
I removed the drivers from "C:\windows\system32\drivers" and also from "C:\windows\system32\driversstore\filerepository"
I unplugged my phone, rebooted my machine, dialed "##3424#" to enter diagnostic mode, connected my phone to the computer, and it DID NOT recoginze any new hardware.
I also tried removing any references from regedit for "htcdiag", which is the driver that was installed.
This produced the same result.
I have attached screenshots of the devices currently in my device manager.
Device Manager Screenshot #1:
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Device Manager Screenshot #2:
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Device Manager Screenshot #3:
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Please help me get this working!
Thank you!
Have you tried msl reader from the market ?
mendez_v said:
Have you tried msl reader from the market ?
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No, but at this point I am less worried about the MSL, and more worried about getting the android phone to show up properly under the device manager. When I rooted the phone I installed a modified HTC USB Driver, and then my phone showed up under device manager. As you can see from the screenshots my phone does not show up in device manager AT ALL anymore.
I know this was a rookie move, but someone must have done this before, or at the VERY least must have some suggestions on how to get the drivers reinstalled on my machine for my phone.
Anyone.... Bueller? Bueller?
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Perhaps all the useful contributors were on an extended Labor Day vacation.
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No, but at this point I am less worried about the MSL, and more worried about getting the android phone to show up properly under the device manager. When I rooted the phone I installed a modified HTC USB Driver, and then my phone showed up under device manager. As you can see from the screenshots my phone does not show up in device manager AT ALL anymore.
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Have you plugged the phone in and tried "scan for hardware changes"?
Still no luck.....The HTC website has a support section with drivers you can download.
OR-
Do you have the android sdk installed on your computer? There is a usb driver package you can use in the sdk.
If you still cannot get it to connect, then flash a rooted stock rom and see if your computer can connect then.
As far as your MSL, just call Sprint and ask them. The rep will ask why you need it. Just tell them your phone has been acting odd and that you are going to do a reset, which you have done before in the past ; ). They will then transfer you to a tech which will ask you again why you need it. Just respond the same about doing a reset, which you have done many times before.....you will then have your MSL - takes only a couple of minutes.
It's very strange As it seems to be recognized by the computer but is not found by the AIO 1.13 batch file , I've never used Odin as all I've done is to root and install the SDX Remover. I am able to transfer files to and from my SD Card. I've tried numerous USB Cables including the one which initially allowed me to root, it's the only one of all of my many cables which allows windows to recognize the device and transfer files at usb 2.0 speeds all others either fail recognition or tell me to find a faster port. So I'm at a loss and really, desperately wish to update to froyo. I've tried every tip I've found up to and including shutting down my computer and unplugging it for more than 30 seconds. It's probably something quite simple that I'm overlooking,. I recall having to create a guest account in order to run the batch file and tried that as well. Any tips very much appreciated.
I think I'd like to revert my phone to stock(I think I did a full backup) upgrade to froyo officially than re root or not. I've been way to busy to spend too much time fussing with my phone.
If you are still on stock, which it sounds like you are....just follow the instructions on this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=963652
since you are already at stock...start from step 11 "download update.zip" and go from there.
The instructions to root the LG Optimus G Pro are posted in other threads and multiple pages on the web.
And I thank the folks who have done all the hard work to make that possible.
So tonight I finally got around to using those instructions and found that, as usual, a few key things were either left out or given in the wrong order, which inevitably is going to make some folks say "It doesn't work!" because, as written, it doesn't quit work.
So here's an edited version of the instructions from other folks, with the stumbling points cleared up and made into YnGlitch for dummies like me, so you'll get it right the first time. I hope. This worked on an AT&T branded phone, btw. Clarifications and comments in red.
1. (Optional if you have another means of un-RARing) Download and install 7-zip from here
2. Download and install LG USB Drivers from here.
(THE LINK IS http://www.lg-phones.org/lg-optimus-g-pro-usb-drivers.htmlWithout )
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. See below. You will need to change from "Charge Only" to "Media sync (MTP)" mode. The setting is in the same place.[Change to Media Sync before running currentroot.bat]
Phone will reboot when this finishes running, wait it out.
8. Run SuperSU (now in your apps drawer) [that's the APPS folder on the phone, not APPS: DOWNLOAD folder] 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.
Thanks for your thread but you might wanna add the links for rooting(such as the link for currentroot.bat) . Also, just to check, does this work with KitKat?
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yes, the links will be helpful
I rooted my LG Zone from verizon and would like to share with you guys how exactly I did it. It took some trial&error but I eventually got it. First off you're going to need the following
Windows 7 Operating System
Usb Cord
Rooting toolbox
Universal ABD Driver
Due to the fact that I'm new I apparently can't insert links, so as much as i want to I cannot lead you directly to your materials. First google how to root lg zone. You'll run into another xda forum by the user thepcmrtim. He talks about how he took 3 weeks to root the phone. He'll give you the dropbox link with the toolbox.
The dropbox file is safe to save to your computer. Inside the zip file(which you should unzip) you will find instructions that were not written by me. You can either follow that persons instructions or you can follow mine. But the instructions aren't completely useless. You will also find Super One Click (You will need this) folder, and universal ABD driver master (You don't really need this). As for the Universal ABD Driver, open the instructions document using wordpad or Microsoft Word and you will find a github link. Follow the link using your favorite browser and you want to scroll down and download the windows installer one. It'll install everything for you. Once again, its all safe to download.
By now you should have everything you need to root your lg Zone! Lets get down to business.
Step One. Open the .msi (installer) file for Universal ADB Driver. Install that. Once its installed, open "computer<local disk(mine is named that, idk about yours. Its usually drive C)<Program Files<ClockworkMod<Universal ABD Driver<usb_driver
Step Two. for the less tech savvy this is where the coding comes into play. Nothing heavy just a little copy and paste. For those with a little experience this will be a walk in the park. Open the android_winusb setup information file in notepad. Scroll down to the LG section, and underneath the last %LG% thingy, press enter and paste in the following two lines.
%LG% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1004&PID_6244
%LG% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1004&PID_6244&MI_04
Then press save. If access is denied open notepad as administrator, set the filter to All Documents(Or files, i don't know from the top of my head), and go to the usb_driver folder. Open android_winusb stepup information file. Repeat the step above, and save.
Step three. Now you want to check and make sure your phone's driver is installed on the computer. For those "who ain't got time for that" skip this step. Its merely a precaution. Now you can usually tell if your phone's driver is installed on the computer if you can access your sd card on the computer by connecting your phone via usb cord. But to make sure go to your control panel and go to Devices and Printers. For those who have their setting on "category" in the top right hand corner, set it to large icons. OR small, your pick. By then Devices and Printers should be visible.
Then hook up your phone via usb cord, go to settings<Applications<Development and check USB debugging. Give it a minute and then check to see if you see something like LGE Android Phone. If you see it, but it has a ! with a yellow triangle around it that means the driver wasn't installed successfully. This could have been for multiple reasons and I can't provide the solutions for all of them so my suggestion to you is to google it. If you see that it installed successfully its time to root.
Step four. Turn off usb debugging but keep the phone plugged in. Then go into the Rooting for Optimus Zone (Hopefully you unzipped it, if not do so now) you downloaded and open up SuperOneClick.exe. It's icon is the droid guy with some red aura around him. Here you will be presented with a box, five buttons, and a switch with two options. Ignore the samsung captivate tab, because we're here to root an LG zone. On the "exploit" switch, click rageagainstthecage and then click the root button in the top left hand corner. Some command lines with stuff you don't understand may jump at you but don't worry. Nothing will blow up. When it gets to the "waiting for device" bit turn on usb debugging so it can begin the real rooting process. It may cycle a few times, but don't turn off usb debugging unless it seems the commands are repeating indefinitely.
Step five. Sit back, and watch your hard work, work for you.
Step six. It should say when its finished, and when it is it will prompt you if you would like the run a test. Run the test. If it fails, you DO NOT have root. You screwed up somewhere, or your phone is just plain screwed up to where it just can't be rooted. If it succeeds then unplug the phone, turn off usb debugging, power off and power on, and install/update "SuperUser" from the google play store if needed. Then wabam. Your LG Optimus Zone is rooted. Have fun recording your screen with screencasters, uninstalling default apps from the phone, and whatever crazy stuff you always wanted to but couldn't because you needed root. Well if you followed this step for step, you now have root.
Recently got a G3 with Verizon. Running Lollipop 5.0.1. I've done quite a bit of reading about rooting, and understand the concept. Decided to try rooting my phone. I followed the guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/log...de-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951
I attempted to root my phone several times, on three different PC's each running Windows 7. The farthest I ever get is a 90% complete status where the GUI says "Rooting phone" and the phone says "downloading firmware." I've left it in this state for upwards of 10 minutes and I always end up having to pull the usb and remove the battery in my phone in order to restart it. Upon pulling the USB the GUI will immediately show it had completed the root but when I test for super user status (with Terminal Emulator "su" entry) it says "not found."
USB debugging is enabled. I have tried switching between MTP and PTP connections. I have tried several different USB ports on each machine I attempted this. I tried it by first manually installing the LG drivers on the computer as well as by letting Windows automatically install them. I have tried with the box that says to always allow connections from the computer checked as well as unchecked. I tried versions 1.3 and 1.2 of the script. With version 1.2 it seemed like it finished and it prompted me to push control+c followed by N and enter or something and then the command window closed, but the phone was not rooted.
What am I missing?
I'd really like to get this phone rooted as I am excited to create a recovery and experiment with custom ROM's.
Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks!
The link you provided is to the XDA Forums homepage. The correct link is...
[Guide]LG One Click Root - root LG firmwares (KitKat / Lollipop)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951
The method you'll want to use for LP is located here...
[GUIDE][ROOT] Newest Root Method for LG devices
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3129197
If the 1st method (one-click script) doesn't work for, the 2nd method using the classic way will. Download and extract the "New_LG_Root_v0.1_by_dig.zip" file from the OP, then open an elevated command prompt from within the directory you extracted the files to.
Thanks
I thought I fixed that link. Oh well. Glad to see there's a new method. I will try this. Thanks!
This worked by the way. Thanks again!