Possible to root with iMac? - Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I don't know much about rooting phones and have been searching all morning for answers but can't find any. I have a 816 and want to root but have an iMac. Was following Potent Technologies youtube tutorial but all files to download are exe which can't be opened by mac. Is there any workaround for this? Thanks in advance.

mazram said:
I don't know much about rooting phones and have been searching all morning for answers but can't find any. I have a 816 and want to root but have an iMac. Was following Potent Technologies youtube tutorial but all files to download are exe which can't be opened by mac. Is there any workaround for this? Thanks in advance.
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what is you device model
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mazram said:
I don't know much about rooting phones and have been searching all morning for answers but can't find any. I have a 816 and want to root but have an iMac. Was following Potent Technologies youtube tutorial but all files to download are exe which can't be opened by mac. Is there any workaround for this? Thanks in advance.
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you can use this to install adb tools on mac and unlock your device http://htc-one.wonderhowto.com/how-...-mac-os-x-send-commands-your-htc-one-0151178/
OR
http://9to5google.com/2014/12/02/how-to-install-adb-tools-windows-mac-linux/
and then you can install custom recovery and root your device

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Just bought new epic

I just bought a new epic and received it in the mail. I want to root it because ive rooted every other phone ive owned. I see something that sprint just came out with new update yesterday or the day before. Whats the best way to root it?. Should i activate it first then root or root before i activate?
If it were me I'd activate, update profile and prl then root and rom it...
Enjoy...
There is a How to that you can use to flash the rooted version of the update.
I don't think it matters if you activate.
Why not activate it and start enjoying the phone while you figure it out?
thanks guys whats the easiest way to root?
newtonfb said:
thanks guys whats the easiest way to root?
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Did you check out the how to's?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1268548
jmejiaa said:
Did you check out the how to's?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1268548
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The new root is much better as it doesnt trigger the yellow triangle....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728
You dont have to download additional apps just the root tool. It will root your current setup so nothing really changes besides adding root. Just select option a then option c and your done.
MikeC84 said:
The new root is much better as it doesnt trigger the yellow triangle....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728
You dont have to download additional apps just the root tool. It will root your current setup so nothing really changes besides adding root. Just select option a then option c and your done.
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I would second this method as well. Do you know what software version your phone came with, just curious...
MikeC84 said:
The new root is much better as it doesnt trigger the yellow triangle....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728
You dont have to download additional apps just the root tool. It will root your current setup so nothing really changes besides adding root. Just select option a then option c and your done.
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Thanks man really appreciate it
If you havent already, Check out qbking77 on youtube. He just posted a video using the automated root method. There's also plenty of other helpful videos if you need help flashing roms and etc. Definetly check his channel out if you're new to rooting/flashing

[Q] Help lg optimus g rogers

hi guys im new to here
I just got an new lg optimus g from rogers yesterday. I would like to root it. I couldnt find any guild for the rogers one. Can you guys post me an step by step guide?
There's not that many threads for you to go through.... Did you even bother looking?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2007961
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im totally new to this sorry. i looked for a while yes and coudlnt find it. thanks for your post tho. can you explain me how to use this rogers file?
cannot find path
im getting the messege --The system cannot find the path specified-- i have got the right usb drivers , i tried to uninstall and install still the same...
any solution? Im using RunMe.bat
you need to root your phone before you unlock the bootloader.
Root and Unlock Bootloader
1. Visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1886460 for Rooting instructions thanks to Bin4ry
2. Visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2007961 for Bootloader unlocking instructions thanks to Shelnutt2 and Team Codefire
not working
it seems every thing i try to run says cannot find path trying for hours now. thanks for the links but they says error page not found. Im sure they work, but somehow i cant get my phone detected from them.
done!!
gentledroid17 said:
you need to root your phone before you unlock the bootloader.
Root and Unlock Bootloader
1. Visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1886460 for Rooting instructions thanks to Bin4ry
2. Visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2007961 for Bootloader unlocking instructions thanks to Shelnutt2 and Team Codefire
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THX finally got it rooted and unlocked the bootloader So now i found the stock recovery on here to download. Can you tell me how to install this in case something messes up??
thanks
massih88 said:
im totally new to this sorry. i looked for a while yes and coudlnt find it. thanks for your post tho. can you explain me how to use this rogers file?
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If you look here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34345261&postcount=1
All the information is there. Make sure you read everything before doing anything.
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massih88 said:
hi guys im new to here
I just got an new lg optimus g from rogers yesterday. I would like to root it. I couldnt find any guild for the rogers one. Can you guys post me an step by step guide?
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If you take your time and read properly, the answer is so close it can bite. The link is in the first post where download the file!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34345261&postcount=1
This way you wont have to look.
I don't mean to be snark but there are too many questions from people who don't look properly and rather someone else do the work for them!
thanks
cparsonscan said:
If you look here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34345261&postcount=1
All the information is there. Make sure you read everything before doing anything.
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If you take your time and read properly, the answer is so close it can bite. The link is in the first post where download the file!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34345261&postcount=1
This way you wont have to look.
I don't mean to be snark but there are too many questions from people who don't look properly and rather someone else do the work for them!
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ok thanks for these links. I have rooted it and unlocked it like explained on the link. I was on an galaxy s3 before. Was easier on that lol. So i had to use cdm comments and after getting the massage (path not found) i figured out to change the path and all good for now. CM tho dosnt work. i can get into cm recovery but it wont let me back up. it says no path. I tried goo manager and it works. i could backup. so now the problem is that i cant uninstall system apps. im using root uninstaller and tried a few other tools. it wont work. Did i miss something? the other thing is im getting weak signal strength compered to my s3. Half as much bars. My battery drains crazy fast on that device i dont know why Im starting missing my s3(
again thanks for the links im new on here and trying to learn

LG X Screen root?

Hello Guys,
first sry for my bad english
I have a Lg X Screen and search a method to roote.
I dont find guides for this wonderfull Mobilphone. Give a variant to roote or not?
Please say yes
and again, sry for my english.
Here's something (I didn't tested it, I'm about to buy this phone myself).
ps: could you let me know, if it works?
aXiDroid said:
something (I didn't tested it, I'm about to buy this phone myself).
ps: could you let me know, if it works?
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I tried it, but it didn't work.
I need to root this phone badly
Rooted LG-k500n
tzukaza said:
Hello Guys,
first sry for my bad english
I have a Lg X Screen and search a method to roote.
I dont find guides for this wonderfull Mobilphone. Give a variant to roote or not?
Please say yes
and again, sry for my english.
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I finally made it with Kingroot v4.3.9
Do you have a download link for that? I also want to root the phone
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Its like every root app i tried does not work
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SterDROid83s said:
I finally made it with Kingroot v4.3.9
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Also for this kingroot, do i need to unlock bootload?
Hey friend! I have looked for a root to LG X Power (K220dsf), but I haven't had success.
How do you make this root? Did you just download and run Kingroot on phone? Please, help me.
SterDROid83s said:
I finally made it with Kingroot v4.3.9
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tzukaza said:
Hello Guys,
first sry for my bad english
I have a Lg X Screen and search a method to roote.
I dont find guides for this wonderfull Mobilphone. Give a variant to roote or not?
Please say yes
and again, sry for my english.
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So is not possible root this Phone? Kingroot still Don't work
Any New? :c
This phone is very much worthy of trying to acquire root..hope someone will be able to figure it out.
This guy is lying
dragonjf said:
Hey friend! I have looked for a root to LG X Power (K220dsf), but I haven't had success.
How do you make this root? Did you just download and run Kingroot on phone? Please, help me.
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macmx said:
This guy is lying
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I know it. I've looked for this for a long time and nothing.
Enviado do meu iPhone usando Tapatalk
hey guys what happen to the 2nd screen if you custom rom it?
Hey guys i achieved temporary root on my K500H with Kingroot pc and already debloated it, but only one time when i restarted the phone again it was ok but not rooted anymore. well something is better than nothing.
get kingroot from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
I recommend u to do it on pc first (turn off antivirus), cause if you do it with the android app itself and u fail maybe u will be not able to root again.
If you do this, root and do all things u want, and before u reboot the phone unroot and uninstall kingroot (from the app).
I wish to say that I am not an expert. I read that oneclickroot can root the LG x K500I phone, I have a K500N and the same software can't root my device. Does anyone know the reason why software doesn't work? or a workaround to make it works?
Thanks in advance
My device:
LG X SCREEN K500N
Android 6.0.1 (V10e-222-10)
is4kib said:
I wish to say that I am not an expert. I read that oneclickroot can root the LG x K500I phone, I have a K500N and the same software can't root my device. Does anyone know the reason why software doesn't work? or a workaround to make it works?
Thanks in advance
My device:
LG X SCREEN K500N
Android 6.0.1 (V10e-222-10)
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U tried on PC or mobile app?
I tried with both...the same result...nothing!
The bootloader is still locked, maybe can it be the reason?
I tried with other tools, but no result.
is4kib said:
I tried with both...the same result...nothing!
The bootloader is still locked, maybe can it be the reason?
I tried with other tools, but no result.
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Yea don't confuse root and unlocked bootloader, you can achieve root without having bootloader unlocked, but it will be temporary.
Mont said:
Yea don't confuse root and unlocked bootloader, you can achieve root without having bootloader unlocked, but it will be temporary.
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Hi Mont,
I used kingroot, as you suggested, but it does not work
The app fails to root, while if I use the pc software a error occurs "network connection failed".
is4kib said:
Hi Mont,
I used kingroot, as you suggested, but it does not work
The app fails to root, while if I use the pc software a error occurs "network connection failed".
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Hi, check on youtube your error, thats a common issue.

LG k10 lgms428

I have a MetroPCS LG K-10 lgms428. That phone comes with the OEM unlock under the development section in the menu. I know how to eat an unlock it and send a command through fastboot. This will unlock the bootloader after I do that would it be possible for me to flash a version of cdb cwm or TWRP for a recovery and then rooted with SuperSU? If anyone has any links or info on this I would really appreciate it thank you
GraphMatix said:
I have a MetroPCS LG K-10 lgms428. That phone comes with the OEM unlock under the development section in the menu. I know how to eat an unlock it and send a command through fastboot. This will unlock the bootloader after I do that would it be possible for me to flash a version of cdb cwm or TWRP for a recovery and then rooted with SuperSU? If anyone has any links or info on this I would really appreciate it thank you
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Its a good idea, I found link's for twrp for ms420 devices (mtk) but I was wondering if a twrp can be ported to work on ms428 (lz4)
No sure, don't really know much about porting.
I'm also working off of the friends laptop still trying to install Android SDK I'm just too unlock the bootloader. The laptop Works horribly so probably won't even have the bootloader unlocked till tomorrow.
Once that's done though willing to try anything to get root. I've been going to the forum, many people want root.
GraphMatix said:
No sure, don't really know much about porting.
I'm also working off of the friends laptop still trying to install Android SDK I'm just too unlock the bootloader. The laptop Works horribly so probably won't even have the bootloader unlocked till tomorrow.
Once that's done though willing to try anything to get root. I've been going to the forum, many people want root.
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How do you unlock the bootloader just by "fastboot oem unlock"? It doesn't work. There are root methods already present for the devices.
Root?!?
I found this link for "supported" root
mobile.twitter.com/srsroot/status/765566108992700416
Im going to give a try i hope dosen't brick my device
Wish me luck
I will post if it works
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Found a thread for twrp for lg ms428 it will arrive soon let's all wait with patience
Link for thread
Forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-t3479837
ItzTropic said:
I found this link for "supported" root
mobile.twitter.com/srsroot/status/765566108992700416
Im going to give a try i hope dosen't brick my device
Wish me luck
I will post if it works
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Found a thread for twrp for lg ms428 it will arrive soon let's all wait with patience
Link for thread
Forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-t3479837
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Awesome! Tell us if the root works.
Root and Custom backup will be soon . I've already tried that Twitter link. No luck..
I finally got another laptop I've been looking on the web for Just 2 Android SDK with no luck. Anyone have a link
Sent from my LGMS428 using Tapatalk
srs root
seems that srsroot fail to gain root acces but they update there tool today i will give a second chance
no luck :/
No luck at all
Hey there I've had the LG K10 for about a month now it's ****ing blows kingroot doesn't work neither does any other new app that I found it's real nice if XDA Developers could developer root strategy until then I am stuck with a pretty much useless phone
No root at all I'm still frustrated
But I was wondering there's a system-less root by chainfire
There's a way to flash it via adb or fastboot?
Great news .... Theres a twrp for lg k10 ms428 first build thanks to pvineeth97 link for thread here
forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-t3479837
Sorry for the noob question...
How do we use the TWRP recovery file ? Do I flash it over with ADB or one of the LG programs? I have the phone working with ADB.
ItzTropic said:
Great news .... Theres a twrp for lg k10 ms428 first build thanks to pvineeth97 link for thread here
forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-t3479837
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Would like to use systemless root also but no access to it
Hello i have a LGMS428 its october31st 2016 and i just recieved a android system update on my phone like at 1:58am. Does any one know what the update is about??? I dont want to install it if its not a good update
nobodyz bizznezz said:
Hello i have a LGMS428 its october31st 2016 and i just recieved a android system update on my phone like at 1:58am. Does any one know what the update is about??? I dont want to install it if its not a good update
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I will install it later and i will tell you
I have to install it via pc because somehow my ota update dosent work in my phone
couldn't install it due slow internet connection I will inform it by tomorrow
I was wondering that some apps like force doze can modify system using adb interface by granting the shell command to the package and giving permission to use "android.permission.DUMP" and work like a charm on my lg k10 (ms428)
I had an idea if adding this command manually using the same method to the kingroot package will root my device properly without any risk off hardbrick?
nobodyz bizznezz said:
Hello i have a LGMS428 its october31st 2016 and i just recieved a android system update on my phone like at 1:58am. Does any one know what the update is about??? I dont want to install it if its not a good update
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Just bug fixes for battery improvement, doze improvement and game optimization
You guys unlocked Bootloader? Without unlocking bootloader the TWRP wont work.
I have unlocked bootloader on metropcs k10, qualcomm variant. Used minimal adb and fastboot on a laptop with win 7. In windows, nothing worked until i used master admin privilege. Open command prompt, type " net user administrator /active:yes " and restart your computer. As soon as it booted up it found my device and installed drivers. Bootloader unlocked right away. Now i want to install twrp. Would flashing through adb and fastboot be the best way??
csdangerous said:
I have unlocked bootloader on metropcs k10, qualcomm variant. Used minimal adb and fastboot on a laptop with win 7. In windows, nothing worked until i used master admin privilege. Open command prompt, type " net user administrator /active:yes " and restart your computer. As soon as it booted up it found my device and installed drivers. Bootloader unlocked right away. Now i want to install twrp. Would flashing through adb and fastboot be the best way??
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Can you elaborate ? How you unlocked bootloader?
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csdangerous said:
I have unlocked bootloader on metropcs k10, qualcomm variant. Used minimal adb and fastboot on a laptop with win 7. In windows, nothing worked until i used master admin privilege. Open command prompt, type " net user administrator /active:yes " and restart your computer. As soon as it booted up it found my device and installed drivers. Bootloader unlocked right away. Now i want to install twrp. Would flashing through adb and fastboot be the best way??
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Use fastboot flash recovery *.img

new to nexus. any easy bootloader/root method?

Hey Nexus family I'm new here. I've tried to follow the directions in dev section but can't seem to get this thing cracked open. Command shell noon. So is there a simpler version to achieve bootloader and root? Thanks
Easy and also best way (since you get to know al the necessary steps) is to follow this guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206930
Agree with @peltus. It's worth to learn input via command line. Only 1 annotation: Win10 didn't connect by fastboot, so I took a Linux-Pc.
you can also use Nexus Root Toolkit
http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
Rootkit is just not recommended: may work, but you find threads here about issues.
Toolkits may work fine but if you run into problems you may need to fastboot anyway to fix things. So why not learn exactly what you need to do in the first place?
On another note I do fastboot everything on Windows 10 from a USB 3.0 port. You just need the correct drivers or revert to a USB 2.0 port maybe.
rambo8987 said:
Hey Nexus family I'm new here. I've tried to follow the directions in dev section but can't seem to get this thing cracked open. Command shell noon. So is there a simpler version to achieve bootloader and root? Thanks
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Command shell. Nexus root toolkit has come a long ways but damn near everything it does could be one simple command and a lot less reboots. Just remember the first time you unlock your bootloader you'll wipe your data and i could never get helium working right on 7. Get lastpass, let it reset you, root away. On Nexus devices it literally could not get any easier. (For us--thanks devs!)
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rp158 said:
Agree with @peltus. It's worth to learn input via command line. Only 1 annotation: Win10 didn't connect by fastboot, so I took a Linux-Pc.
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Yeah i had issues with win 10 seeing fastboot. Lots of people seem to. I fixed that before i unlocked.
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peltus said:
Toolkits may work fine but if you run into problems you may need to fastboot anyway to fix things. So why not learn exactly what you need to do in the first place?
On another note I do fastboot everything on Windows 10 from a USB 3.0 port. You just need the correct drivers or revert to a USB 2.0 port maybe.
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I think i had to use a 2.0 and Google's latest drivers
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