IOroot vs Towelroot - G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey everyone, I am getting a G3 in a few weeks, and have heard about both of these root methods. From what I know Towelroot only needs an app to be installed, and IO root requires adb. Do they both acquire the same kind of root? Is it permenant? I only ask because I am not too familiar with ADB and would prefer to just install the app. Also, with towelroot can you use Xposed? Thanks

TylerG3 said:
Hey everyone, I am getting a G3 in a few weeks, and have heard about both of these root methods. From what I know Towelroot only needs an app to be installed, and IO root requires adb. Do they both acquire the same kind of root? Is it permenant? I only ask because I am not too familiar with ADB and would prefer to just install the app. Also, with towelroot can you use Xposed? Thanks
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Not sure about the differences, but if I were you, since you have time before you get it, I would learn ADB. Its very simple and VERY powerful if you ever run into issues once you start rooting, flashing ROMs, etc.
Here are a few links for you to look over to get you better associated with it:
http://androidforums.com/application-development/163138-how-basic-adb-commands.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2141817

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Root without root issue.

Hi peeps, looked at rooting my nice new G3 and went in for the kill with towel root [emoji16] only to find out didn't support my version. Decided to go with purpledrake (not got there yet) found a couple of apps not working because of root which root checker says I don't have. My question is do I need to root now regardless even if only to unroot? To get things back to normal?
stigslim said:
Hi peeps, looked at rooting my nice new G3 and went in for the kill with towel root [emoji16] only to find out didn't support my version. Decided to go with purpledrake (not got there yet) found a couple of apps not working because of root which root checker says I don't have. My question is do I need to root now regardless even if only to unroot? To get things back to normal?
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After rooting, did you install SuperSU?
Also, there's StumpRoot as a 3rd option.
That's just it. Towel root told me my phone wasn't supported and root checker says I don't have root, yet the app in question says I do so super user seems a bit pointless.
stigslim said:
That's just it. Towel root told me my phone wasn't supported and root checker says I don't have root, yet the app in question says I do so super user seems a bit pointless.
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SuperSU is needed after you root to give apps root access. Try to install it, if it works, you're rooted and you can go along with your rooted apps.
Otherwise, try StumpRoot (Towel and Purple's didn't support my version either), install SuperSU and enjoy your root apps!
Tried to install it with no luck. Seems something's gone wrong somewhere.
Says I need to manually 're root of I just upgraded to android 4.3. As it can't install su binaries.
Sent from my LG-D855
stigslim said:
Tried to install it with no luck. Seems something's gone wrong somewhere.
Says I need to manually 're root of I just upgraded to android 4.3. As it can't install su binaries.
Sent from my LG-D855
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Time to give StumpRoot a shot then.
Yeah I think your right. The only issue left is the app I want to use fails when rooted and the root cloak module/app doesn't currently support it [emoji20]
Edit:
Well i tried stump root and got nowhere [emoji20] looking like purple is my only way forward. And if i want to use that particular app then root, unroot is the only way forward. [emoji45]

[Q] Best Solution to Root AT&T D850?

Hello all,
I have recently purchased the AT&T LG G3 (D850 model) and I am interested in rooting it.
I have noticed that there seem to be three main option for doing this:
Stump Root, IORoot, and Towel Root.
Since this is a brand new phone, I was wondering if I could get some advice on what the best and safest way of rooting my device will be.
Thanks for any replies!
I think stump root is now the easiest way to root. Just install the apk and follow directions, install super su from play store and your good to go.
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I just purchased my AT&T G3 last week and Towelroot is the easiest I was done within a minute. No problems so far.
I used stump root. Downloaded the app..followed directions. Easy as pie...
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IT'S OVER 9000!!
Ok, thanks for the replies, it looks like I will be using stump root to root my phone.
I just had a couple more questions.
First, I was wondering what can I use to achieve a custom DPI on the phone once I root it? There aren't any ROMs for the D850 so it won't be in any ROM,
Next, if I transfer my Titanium Backup data from my last phone to this one, can I restore my apps and appdata with it?
Thank you!

[Q] lg g3 beat d722k lollipop root?

Anyone successful rooted g3s(beat) d722k lollipop (android 5.0)?
Temproot
Hi, i used LG One Click root and King root. Both work but when you reboot your device, the root access is removed. It might help but .............
For ino, i have a LG G3S D722K 5.0.2
New Method
Hi. Found that link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3129197
Seems it can be done manually, i'm going to try it and hope it works.
Kingroot
In case anyone still can't find a solution. I found only Kingroot would work with my device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=12586
I previously used purpledrake fine on kitkat, but i tried that, lg oneclick, towel root and another one and couldn't find anything to give me a perm root.
The only downside is you need to use Kinguser, instead on superSU or superuser. I know there is a workaround that just didn't work for me.
Now I just have an Xposed incompatibility issue to look into...
dirtm said:
In case anyone still can't find a solution. I found only Kingroot would work with my device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=12586
I previously used purpledrake fine on kitkat, but i tried that, lg oneclick, towel root and another one and couldn't find anything to give me a perm root.
The only downside is you need to use Kinguser, instead on superSU or superuser. I know there is a workaround that just didn't work for me.
Now I just have an Xposed incompatibility issue to look into...
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My Device : LG D722 Running Android 5.0.2
Kingroot worked for me. Installed APK, run it... allowed to root, banggggg... rooted !!!
as simple as it, we don't even need a pc to do that ? man, thats cool
Just to checked root access after a restart, it was successfully rooted
Thanks
GaelSouris said:
Hi, i used LG One Click root and King root. Both work but when you reboot your device, the root access is removed. It might help but .............
For ino, i have a LG G3S D722K 5.0.2
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the same problem...
Issue with lg g3 beat with lolip 5.0.2
Hello, i rooted with LG One Click (http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/lg-g3s-beat-d722-thread-t3110048). Root Checker says:
ROOT ACCESS: Device rooted
SUPER USER: SU FOUND
BUSY BOX: Busy box not installed
and path information, i guess for su
The issue is i can't do nothing else:
Installed supersu but don't update binaries.
And any app that ask for root access do not have it.
Preciate some help (newbi in rooting and so...).
Thank you

Root Newbie - Easiest/safest way to root Tab S 8.4?

Hi all, I'm a root noob, I've never rooted an Android device before but I'm strongly tempted to root my Tab S 8.4. This method looks rather complicated, though the fact that it's confirmed working for Lollipop and safe with Knox is nice. On the other hand, CF-Auto-Root looks rather easy but the official website says nothing about Lollipop on the Tab S 8.4, and if I'm reading correctly, requires an unlocked bootloader? What's the easiest and safest way to root?
DeltaEternal said:
Hi all, I'm a root noob, I've never rooted an Android device before but I'm strongly tempted to root my Tab S 8.4. This method looks rather complicated, though the fact that it's confirmed working for Lollipop and safe with Knox is nice. On the other hand, CF-Auto-Root looks rather easy but the official website says nothing about Lollipop on the Tab S 8.4, and if I'm reading correctly, requires an unlocked bootloader? What's the easiest and safest way to root?
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The easiest way is to use KingRoot. Worked for me on my SMT-700 without any problems..oh yeah, you'll see a scary message about "device failure" or "device not compatible" or something like that. [emoji12]
Then check out "SuperSume" to change the superuser app...if you wanna'.
Don't forget about boot image and recovery...TWRP is my favorite.
Happy rooting!
......TiTiB (tweak it 'til it breaks)......
Galaxy Tab S | SMT-T700 | klimtwifi
TiTiB said:
The easiest way is to use KingRoot. Worked for me on my SMT-700 without any problems..oh yeah, you'll see a scary message about "device failure" or "device not compatible" or something like that. [emoji12]
Then check out "SuperSume" to change the superuser app...if you wanna'.
Don't forget about boot image and recovery...TWRP is my favorite.
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I don't mean to bother you or anything, but to be totally honest that method has me rather confused XD It sounds like I need to go to samsung-updates.com and download and flash the Kitkat firmware for my region using Odin, which will unfortunately wipe my device. Then I use Kingroot, reboot, and uninstall Kingroot. Next, I use the terminal to gain root privileges, use System App Remover to uninstall Kinguser, again ensure I have root privileges, and use said temporary root privileges reflash the stock firmware. Then I install a bootloader because flashing stock firmware erased the one I already had (?) using download mode and Odin. That sounds awful messy, though if it's confirmed to be rather safe and solid, I'll still gladly consider it. Am I correct in this interpretation of the guide? Additionally, would the second flash using Flashfire also require me to wipe my device? (I'm guessing no.)
Sounds like you want to just root, and *not* install a new OS. If this is the case then simply use KingRoot. It doesn't do anything except provide root priviledges/access and install Kinguser, as you mentioned. [you really did your part in researching, unlike some folks who just want to be spoon fed, I and others really appreciate that].
I provide a link to the version of KingRoot that used. There is also, as previously mentioned, SuperSume. I noticed there is a paid version on Play, but I know there is the "original" free version that, I think, was written by an xda member.
Hope this helps
https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B8tvUtXZ--2aRWtLWVZwTlRIUjA/edit
TiTiB said:
Sounds like you want to just root, and *not* install a new OS. If this is the case then simply use KingRoot. It doesn't do anything except provide root priviledges/access and install Kinguser, as you mentioned. [you really did your part in researching, unlike some folks who just want to be spoon fed, I and others really appreciate that].
I provide a link to the version of KingRoot that used. There is also, as previously mentioned, SuperSume. I noticed there is a paid version on Play, but I know there is the "original" free version that, I think, was written by an xda member.
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You are correct, I just want stock Lollipop with root on top. In that case, should I follow the Kingroot guide I linked to above and omit certain steps, or should I just install Kingroot and do something else entirely? Would this method obtain a root access that is persistent across reboots? (It sounds like in the guide it only gives you root until the device next shuts down.) Additionally, how would I go about receiving an OTA update? I anticipate that installing an OTA while rooted could cause problems.
Oh, and thanks for linking me to the Drive folder and such!
DeltaEternal said:
You are correct, I just want stock Lollipop with root on top. In that case, should I follow the Kingroot guide I linked to above and omit certain steps, or should I just install Kingroot and do something else entirely? Would this method obtain a root access that is persistent across reboots? (It sounds like in the guide it only gives you root until the device next shuts down.) Additionally, how would I go about receiving an OTA update? I anticipate that installing an OTA while rooted could cause problems.
Oh, and thanks for linking me to the Drive folder and such!
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What you are asking is beyond my knowledge/experience level. I've only used custom ROMs after rooting and never had any thought of keeping stock anything...getting rid of every piece of Samsung software was the main reason for me to root.
As for KingRoot, though, I used it once and have done many flashes of new ROMs, TWRP versions, etc., and have not had to use it again. Hope this info helps.
Someone else will need to chime in on this..good luck.
......TiTiB (tweak it 'til it breaks)......
Galaxy Tab S | SMT-T700 | klimtwifi
The whole point of the kingroot method is to preserve the knox counter for warranty purposes.
If you don't care about knox then simply flash CF-autoroot and be done.
The kingroot method is long-winded because it converts you to supersu which is required to use Flashfire, which in turn is used to flash updates.

Replace Kingroot with SuperSU

Hi!
I'm running v21a 5.0 on my d855 G3. I rooted the deviced via Kingroot, and installed TWRP using AutoRec. I also installed Xposed.
I'm using Kingroot for a couple of months now but I'm getting tired of it, and I want to get rid of it.
It's draining battery, send stupid notifications and generally contains stupid features that I don't use and don't want to.
Although I thank the Kingroot developers for making this very useful and quick root program, I'm looking to switch to SuperSU by Chainfire that I used before I and was really satisfied with.
I googled a bit and saw a bunch of different methods, and just wanted to make sure which one is recommended for my device (which is running Kingrot v4.9.3 by the way).
Method #1 here looks easy but this article is pretty old and I'm not sure it's working. Moreover, SuperSU doesn't ask for root premissions when I start it.
If I won't found a decent method I guess I'll just flash stock Marshmallow and flash the SU binary...
Thanks!

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