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This is a simplified guide for those new to rooting & flashing a custom ROM on the Optimus V. No need to type complex commands that are hard to follow and prone to mistakes. Basically there are 3 main steps: Root, Install custom recovery, & flash custom ROM.
Windows Drivers for the Optimus V (Optional but suggested):
http://www.lg-phones.org/wp-content/uploads/LG-Optimus-V.zip
Rooting
Rooting is the process of gaining administrative rights to the phone so one can do customizations that aren't normally allowed. Root by itself doesn't do anything interesting, unless there's an app that needs it. The fancy stuff comes from custom ROMs. Just remember Virgin Mobile Activation only works on Froyo ROMs, so do it before going to Gingerbread. The easiest way to root nowadays is to use GingerBreak. It can be found here:
[26.04.2011][v1.2] GingerBreak APK (root for GingerBread) - xda-developers
Instruction Steps:
1. Turn on USB Debugging (Settings - Applications - Development)
2. Copy the GingerBreak.apk to a /sdcard dir, then using a 'file manager' app (search for one in Android Market) install it like a regular app.
3. It can take up to 10 minutes, and will reboot automatically when complete (rooted), if attempt fails, reboot manually & run it again.
Install custom recovery image
The recovery image is an alternative bootup instead of normal Android Operating System. It allows low-level operations such as backup/restore a ROM, wipe partitions, and flash ROMs.
4. Download and copy the recovery image VM670NH_recovery.img (works with new & old OV screens) onto your /sdcard.
5. Install the Flash Image GUI app (save the .apk to a /sdcard directory, then open it with file manager) Run the app & select 'Recovery Image' option with the file above.
Flash Custom ROM
I.H.O CyanogenMod 7 ROM (Gingerbread)
6. Copy the unextracted ROM .zip that you wish to install to the /sdcard dir. Also if installing a CyanogenMod Gingerbread ROM, the unextracted gapps.zip also needs to be placed in the same dir to flash right after the ROM .zip.
7. Boot into Clockworkmod recovery mode (From powered off state, hold vol-down, home, and power button until the LG logo appears).
8. FIRST, BACKUP ORIGINAL ROM! Don't continue until this is successful. Use vol-up/down, camera, & back keys to navigate in recovery.
9. Wipe Data/Factory Reset, wipe cache partition. Under Advanced submenu, wipe dalvik-cache. Then uner Mounts & Storage submenu, format all partitions EXCEPT /sdcard.
10. Flash the custom ROM.zip from sdcard and gapps.zip too if going to a CyanogenMod ROM
11. Reboot and enjoy the new ROM, the first boot takes longer than usual, also some problems may disappear after rebooting.
NOTES:
- NEVER use Android Settings 'Factory Reset' from now on, only do factory reset & wipes from within recovery mode. Most ROMs should have this option removed from the Android settings.
- Some newer Optimus V screens hardware changed, see link: [FIX]Black screen with custom recovery and custom roms (BobZHome's IHO recovery from the Wiki binary -> recovery page also works with newer screens.)
- If restoring a backed up ROM in CWM recovery gives 'MD5 mismatch' error (likely caused by renaming a ROM backup). Try this fix:
# cd /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/<name_of_backup>
# rm nandroid.md5
# md5sum *img > nandroid.md5
- If you ever want to restore to original stock ROM (ONLY on OV's with older screen), with original recovery and UNrooted:
http://www.prepaidandroid.org/index...e_your_Optimus_V_to_almost_original_condition
titanium backup?
Excellent guide for the likes of me (noob), you might wanna mention titanium backup too
help
Hey u have a great step by step guide, however when I run gingerbreak to root it gives me an error I kno u said reboot manually and I did twice and I couldn't get it to work, any thoughts of to why it did this twice thanks
Zachary droid said:
Hey u have a great step by step guide, however when I run gingerbreak to root it gives me an error I kno u said reboot manually and I did twice and I couldn't get it to work, any thoughts of to why it did this twice thanks
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What is the exact error you're getting? I believe you have to keep retrying, maybe up to 10 times.
Thanks a lot.Real helpful
Will this work for LG Optimus S? It's been difficult to find specific information for this phone.
Thanks.
KidGusto said:
Will this work for LG Optimus S? It's been difficult to find specific information for this phone.
Thanks.
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the windows drivers and gingerbreak will work.
you'll need an optimus S custom recovery and rom, though. If you use optimus V software, your home and menu keys will be backwards, and there may be other little issues with the network.
look on android central forums for optimus S development and you'll find roms and recoveries no problem.
Thank you for this. The Rom manager method is great, i was afraid not to brick my optimus one with the adb shell crap and pc connection. They should make a nici sticky like this in the euro section, not with adb crap.
Can this guide by updated, with more details?
The menu options in ROM manager are not the same anymore, and I am flailing around trying to figure out which options to hit.
I'm stuck at the LG logo boot up screen after doing what I think is flashing the bumblebee ROM step. (step 10 in the guide).
I used these steps and they worked great for rooting, but I'm having a problem with recovery. I flashed CWM 3.2.0.1 from ROM Manager and it appeared to work fine, but when I try to boot into recovery I just get a blank screen.
I have done the following:
Busybox 1.19.2 from Stericson, installed to /system/bin
Superuser from market, updated to 2.3.6.3, su is 2.3.2-efgh
Used ROM Manager 4.4.0.7 to flash CWM recovery 3.2.0.1
I've tried getting to recovery using Home+Vol Dn+Power, or the reboot menu option in rom manager, and just get the blank screen.
Anyone run into this or have suggestions?
cobraextreme said:
I used these steps and they worked great for rooting, but I'm having a problem with recovery. I flashed CWM 3.2.0.1 from ROM Manager and it appeared to work fine, but when I try to boot into recovery I just get a blank screen.
I have done the following:
Busybox 1.19.2 from Stericson, installed to /system/bin
Superuser from market, updated to 2.3.6.3, su is 2.3.2-efgh
Used ROM Manager 4.4.0.7 to flash CWM recovery 3.2.0.1
I've tried getting to recovery using Home+Vol Dn+Power, or the reboot menu option in rom manager, and just get the blank screen.
Anyone run into this or have suggestions?
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[fix]black screen in custom recovery or custom roms
you probably have the newer screen type, which it appears the older custom kernels need a .config setting changed before building to support.
you'll have to use flash_image in adb or terminal.
probably. full instructions and downloads at that link.
yay, you didn't flash a rom through rom manager at the same time! or it'd be a lot harder.
bigsupersquid said:
[fix]black screen in custom recovery or custom roms
you probably have the newer screen type, which it appears the older custom kernels need a .config setting changed before building to support.
you'll have to use flash_image in adb or terminal.
probably. full instructions and downloads at that link.
yay, you didn't flash a rom through rom manager at the same time! or it'd be a lot harder.
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That did the trick! Thanks!
It would be great to get a sticky about this in here. It's pretty easy to miss the newer display issue if you're just now looking into this forum and don't check AC first.
cobraextreme said:
That did the trick! Thanks!
It would be great to get a sticky about this in here. It's pretty easy to miss the newer display issue if you're just now looking into this forum and don't check AC first.
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Updated original post with link for the new OV screens.
lamenramen said:
Can this guide by updated, with more details?
The menu options in ROM manager are not the same anymore, and I am flailing around trying to figure out which options to hit.
I'm stuck at the LG logo boot up screen after doing what I think is flashing the bumblebee ROM step. (step 10 in the guide).
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ROM Manager is only supposed to be use to flash the Clockworkmod recovery image, then everything else is done by booting into the recovery mode. ROM manager's other features should not be used on the OV.
Whyzor said:
Updated original post with link for the new OV screens.
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the only big problem left is getting the "back to stock" up to par for the newer OV's...
if someone could upload the critical part of a nandroid made from the newer stock system after rooting but before installing a custom rom, a more up-to-date back to stock guide could be put up with the newer files, or at least the older files patched with the newer kernel.
anyone want to upload the boot.img from a first nandroid backup off of a newer ov? the boot.img doesn't have any personal info, and it's got the newer kernel, which is all that's needed to fix up the older back-to-stock nandroid files.
bigsupersquid said:
the only big problem left is getting the "back to stock" up to par for the newer OV's...
if someone could upload the critical part of a nandroid made from the newer stock system after rooting but before installing a custom rom, a more up-to-date back to stock guide could be put up with the newer files, or at least the older files patched with the newer kernel.
anyone want to upload the boot.img from a first nandroid backup off of a newer ov? the boot.img doesn't have any personal info, and it's got the newer kernel, which is all that's needed to fix up the older back-to-stock nandroid files.
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I think there's about an 85% chance that this contains the kernel that you're looking for; not sure if you have some way to deal with that 15% uncertainty but hopefully it's helpful.
Questions about ROM Manager
Hi, can I get a clear clarification about installing the ROM Manager on my LG Optimus p500, when your about to install the ClockwordMod Recovery you would have to select the phone model. LG p500 is not listed. Is there an alternative to it?
luwizwiz said:
Hi, can I get a clear clarification about installing the ROM Manager on my LG Optimus p500, when your about to install the ClockwordMod Recovery you would have to select the phone model. LG p500 is not listed. Is there an alternative to it?
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This thread is under the Optimus V development section, you should ask questions about the p500 in this forum section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=839
Thanks, i didn't notice that its for Optimus V, i have a Optimus One. many thanks
Complete noob here, I mean a complete noob...first cell phone.
I was hoping to tether my new OV, but i quickly found out i have software version 2.2.2 which does not allow me to turn on hot spots. So I heard I can root my phone to get around this. I did stes 1-3 without issue, now I am stuck on step 3a. When i try to install busybox (not sure what this does for me?), i get the follow error/message "It looks like you have Busybox installed, but there are multiple copies still installed. /system/bin/ is currently as RW. This means that something may have gone wrong in the installation process. Please verify on your end that everything is correctly installed and working.
What do I verify? There is no Busybox app to run, only to install so it looks like the install failed?
ct200 said:
Complete noob here, I mean a complete noob...first cell phone.
I was hoping to tether my new OV, but i quickly found out i have software version 2.2.2 which does not allow me to turn on hot spots. So I heard I can root my phone to get around this. I did stes 1-3 without issue, now I am stuck on step 3a. When i try to install busybox (not sure what this does for me?), i get the follow error/message "It looks like you have Busybox installed, but there are multiple copies still installed. /system/bin/ is currently as RW. This means that something may have gone wrong in the installation process. Please verify on your end that everything is correctly installed and working.
What do I verify? There is no Busybox app to run, only to install so it looks like the install failed?
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If you go into 'adb shell' from the PC with phone connected, or open the app 'terminal emulator' to get a unix prompt, and type 'busybox', you should see a list of commands. If you get a no command found, then it's not installed. It's suggested to install so you can run unix commands, but not really needed. Root & custom recovery are the important ones. You're probably safe to continue, just make sure to make a backup in recovery mode before doing anything else.
PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS!! It'll take 15min, and it'll save you alot of headaches.
Make sure your phone has at least 70 percent charge or more!!
Go to Settings: Settings>Security>Unknown sources checked: Settings>Developer Options>USB Debugging checked, Settings> Display>Screen Timeout - at least 5 min
YOU MUST UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER TO REMOVE STOCK APPS/BLOAT!!! IF YOU DON'T, YOU WILL HAVE AN UNBOOTABLE PHONE!!
And to unlock the bootloader you MUST have ROOT 1ST!!
To check what version is on your phone. Settings>About phone>Software information..Software version - LS970ZV_ ?
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INSTALL THE LG WINDOWS DRIVER'S
Most Current Ver 3.10.1 http://www.lg.com/us/support-mobile/lg-LS970 >Software Update tab>USB Drivers for Windows
Older LGOG Drivers. Some people may have to use these.
3.8.1 - http://www.mobileusbdriver.com/?wpdmact=process&did=MzYuaG90bGluaw==
http://s3.amazonaws.com/lgforum.com...leDriver_S4981MAN37AP22_ML_WHQL_Ver_3.7.2.exe
http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/...bileDriver_S4981MAN36AP22_ML_WHQL_Ver_3.6.exe
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If your phone is new, or not at the current ZVC, update it to ZVC before rooting!
UPDATING TO ZVB and ZVC - Walkthru style:
To do the ota. (I left mine ROOTED, FreeGee installed and NOT installed, usb debugging was on, unknown sources was checked, and totally stock)
1. Accept the update.
2.View attachment 1829651
2a If FreeGee is installed, run Freegee "Restore"
3. Settings>System Updates>Update Profile, then Update LG Software,
4. Root with fiddy619 Universal
5. Done
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ZVC will allow you to update through TWRP now. You will lose root and unlock and will have to re-root, re-unlock again. You also need a mostly stock ROM
Accept the ZVC update, and your phone will reboot you into TWRP and apply the update.
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If you just need/want to update via ZV9 to ZVB/JB and ZVB to ZVC through the update.zip.
You must have a completely stock ZV9 or ZVB. Totally stock.
1. Root with fiddy619 Universal root, above
2. Download the update. ZVC - http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111254106 and http://androidfiles.org/~shabby/?developer=Sprint_LG_OG(geefhd)&folder=Stock-ZVC
ZVB - http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390362690511176846
3. Move it to /cache. To do this, you'll need to have root if you use Root Explorer, Estrong, etc
3a. Optional. See 6a
4. Turn phone off
5. Reboot to stock recovery. vol down+power til the 3 lights at the bottom come on, and immediatly let go of the buttons. (Lg logo will come on first, then the bottom lights. It might take a fews tries. Also theres a delay to get stock recovery to come up.
6a. An easier way to get to stock recovery is to install quickboot from the Playstore
7. Install the update from /cache
8. reboot
9. Run fiddy619 Universal Root.
You got root for ZVB/ZVC!
If you downgraded from ZVB to ZV9 heres some needed info:
If you're stuck at the 4glte screen: To get to stock recovery - Power off phone. You need to hold power button for about 20 sec to get it to turn off. Then press and hold vol down+power - The LG logo will come on, then the capacitive lights. Immediatly let go when the capacitive lights turn on.
It takes a few seconds to work. Data wipe/Factory reset. Reboot.
And if you happen to reboot into Stock recovery after this upgrade? Use the "menu" button on the led lights (far right when holding it) to get it to accept your commands. power button won't work.
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ROOT - fiddy619 has made a Root for ALL versions. And it's for Windows and Linux. Here is the thread and downloads. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38886073#post38886073
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There is also a way to Root/Unlock without a computer. - Do it all on your phone.
Download Framaroot.apk and install on phone. Select SuperSU/Gandolf for Root. Download FreeGee from the Playstore to unlock the bootloader.
This isn't for running a factory Rom Long-term. Use fiddy619 Universal. If you're going to be flashing other Rom's, it'll be fine. If this doesn't make sense, then read the Framaroot thread again.
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Mac/Apple info - Sorry but not a lot of info.
Maybe a VM? Sorry, not an Apple fan
About your only option is to use Framaroot and FreeGee on your phone.
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TO UNLOCK ALL BOOTLOADERS
1.Download FreeGee from the Playstore - It pretty much walks you through the Unlock process now.
FreeGee info: BACKUP YOUR EFS!!!
1. Select the "mako" unlock - if you choose "Classic" there is a potential for a softbrick. FreeGee will tell you this.
The difference between Classic and mako -
"Classic" will still have the LG boot logo. The unlock may work just fine, but eventually you will be needing the mako unlock. Also you have to navigate recovery blind.
"Mako" has the Google logo on the boot screen. The recovery has a menu. No blind navigating.
Recoveries Options.
The recoveries offered in FreeGee are TWRP and CWM. - These versions are REQUIRED to flash KK Rom's
The advantages/ Disadvantages:
TWRP 2.6.3.? Has bricked a couple phones, but VERY, VERY rarely. Most of us still use it.
CWM isn't as backwards compatible with some of the older ROM's. YMMV and Pre 4.4
I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND doing a backup in either CWM or TWRP.
Also save a copy of the FreeGee,TWRP, and EFS_BACKUPS folders to your computer, just in case your SD gets wiped. EFS_BACKUPS will only show up if you flash a CM ROM, or use autoprime's, Backup EFS, or Create flashable EFS .zip
CONGRATULATIONS!!! You should now be Rooted and Unlocked. Now go have some fun.
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IF YOUR PHONE HAS ISSUES AFTER ROOTING/UNLOCKING YOU'LL PROBABLY NEED THIS - LGNPST AND TEENY BINS
LGNPST, the dll, bin/tot files, are all in the IRC. LGNPST is protected so it cannot be openly posted.
There is an Auto LGNPST in the IRC.
Join us on IRC #lg-optimus-g on Freenode!
Server: irc.freenode.net
Channel: #lg-optimus-g
http://webchat.freenode.net
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984620
You can also get it here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40169203 In the "Additional info" section.
The most current file is ZVC
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Using LGNPST to Root/Unlock using ZVC.bin
If you want to start fresh.
Hopefully you will still have TWRP installed. If not, Stock recovery will wipe EVERYTHING!!! I learned this the hard way.
Wipes:
In twrp 2.5.0.0, Factory reset. You can also click "Advanced" and check all 4. /system, /dalvik, /cache, /data. It will not wipe SD. (If you wiped /system you'll be warned about powering off. It's OK. Say no to root. Then power off.
In Stock recovery Factory Reset will wipe EVERYTHING. So backup your SD card to the computer and learn how to (ADB sideload). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36270473
If you do not wipe:
It keeps your settings/apps, so be careful. Your problem probably isn't fixed.
Run LGNPST with the ZVC.bin. http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111252790
ZVB http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23060877489996830
Or in the irc.
Go to Settings>security>unknown sources. Settings>dev options>usb debugging, Settings>display,2min+
Run fiddy root
Open SU just to make sure it doesnt need anything
Unlocking and installing Recovery
Here you have a choice. Either
Run teeny bin - flash ROM
OR
For FreeGee - see "Unlock all bootloaders" section.
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Another option we have instead of the huge .bin files is to use Teeny bins located here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40169203
You can also use this to install recoveryTWRP 2.6.0.0, then flash a ROM from it. This is the Pre-KK version. You will need to flash the updated versions for KK Rom's
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Some troubleshooting ideas:
If your phone is having other issue's, check out AdriVelazquez Guide to Softbricked phones here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2082084
Also go here for even more troubleshooting ideas.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43983721
1.You may have to run as admin/not as admin. So try both if you have problems.
2. Make sure to use USB 2.0 ports. NOT 3.0
3.Try a different USB port on your computer
4.Try a different USB cable
5.Some people may need to use the older LG drivers...see above for links to them. Make sure you reboot after installing drivers
6.If you're stuck at the 4glte screen: To get to stock recovery - Power off phone. You need to hold power button for about 20 sec to get it to turn off. Then press and hold vol down+power - The LG logo will come on, then the capacitive lights. Immediatly let go when the capacitive lights turn on.
It takes a few seconds to work. Data wipe/Factory reset. Reboot.
Our LGOG's, for what ever reason, seem to be finicky. Even if you follow all the steps to the letter, things still might not workout. If that's the case, you just may have to use LGNPST. LG's version of Samsungs Odin. Just an FYI
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If you still have TWRP or CWM Recoveries, you can flash these ROM's to go back to a clean ZVC, ZVB
NEWER Versions
ZVC Stock Odexed. Use this one if you're trying to fix things. http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407575785
ZVC Stock Deodexed. http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407575894 Read this thread for this one and the one below. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47860648&postcount=1
ZVC Stripped Deodexed. http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407575922
ZVC Stock Odexed. http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23212708291680187
ZVC Stock Deodexed - READ THE THREAD - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47860648
Download http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23212708291681882
ZVB Stock Odexed. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38755109
ZVB Stock DEODEXED. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38809519
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ZVC.bin file, ZVB.bin file, ZV9.bin file, ZV7.bin - These can all be found in the irc. Or see below.
ZVC bin/tot for LGNPST. Use regular/usual dll. http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111252790
ZVC.bin/tot for LGFlashTool http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23159073880933271 -Or - change .tot to .bin, and don't use the dll in the zip. Use the one we've been using, and use LGNPST - Please thank tommyjoesanders here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2437284
More info about LGFlashTool, go here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2443185
ZVB.bin/tot http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23060877489996830
ZV9 .tot/bin
1. http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390355257214631975
2. http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390355257214632149
3. https://www.dropbox.com/s/gtik9v3wmo2ygnk/LS970ZV9_02.bin
ZV7.tot http://api.viglink.com/api/click?fo...2.P25006.zip&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13625786349665]
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WORKING RECOVERIES
New KK versions of TWRP and CWM. http://downloads.codefi.re/shelnutt2/freegee/LG-LS970/
TWRP 2.4.2.0 In a flashable .zip Thank autoprime! http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1763935&d=1361920944
TWRP 2.4.3.0 same as above. http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1771985&d=1362178881
TWRP 2.4.4.0 zip. http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1819707&d=1363789458
TWRP 2.5.0.0 zip. http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=22909751817929287
Be Careful with these below. All the 2.6.x.x have issues. Potentially BRICKING your phone.
TWRP 2.6.0.0 zip - I wouldn't recommend using this one, it has some issues. Go here to see what they are. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2366336
TWRP 2.6.3.0 zip - http://www.mediafire.com/download/4rvrzgeyqhz8cb8/TWRP-2.6.3.0-LS970.zip
Heres the TWRP thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2167386
A couple of new ones as of late OUDHS and CWM - not thoroughly tested yet, but are supposed to work.
CMW Touch 6.0.3.7 - http://d-h.st/Y5F ---info here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450918
OUDHS 1.0.3.5 - http://shabbypenguin.com/?developer=Sprint_LG_OG(geefhd)&folder=Recovery --- info here -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2452544
Older Not Official but does work CWM 6027 14.4.7. http://d-h.st/QAx
There is a learning curve to this, so go here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34567118&postcount=1
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A flashable zip to Zero and Restore your EFS partitions is here. Thanks autoprime! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38348745
These are the partitions where your phone stores all the info for 3g,4g calls,etc to work
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OLDER ROOT/Unlock Methods for ZV7, ZV8, ZV9, and ZVB
ZV9 AND ZVB/JB ROOT ONLY.....Thank fiddy here!!!!!!!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38605000&postcount=121
ZV9 AND ZVB/JB Root zip. http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1766859&d=1362009496
1. Unzip the zip file
2. Make sure USB Debugging is on, and your are in Charge only Mode
3. Run the CurrentRoot.bat, wait for the prompt.
4. Change to MTP Mode
5. Just ignore when your computer asks how to view files on your device.
6. Press enter in the CMD prompt to continue.
7. Done.
ZV7, ZV8. ROOT ONLY.
1. Let phone update to zv8
2. Download Bin4ry v18 - he doesn't want it mirrored so get it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
3. Unzip it
4. Plug your phone into your computer - You should already have the LG Drivers installed.
5. It should automatically select Charge only. If not, select it
6. Open bin4ry v18 file
7. Double click RunMe
8. Select 1 - run normal - you shouldn't have to run as admin
9. It'll ask for a password - ignore it and hit the "RESTORE" button
10. Phone will reboot a couple times then be running
11. Check to see if SuperSU installed in the app drawer
12. Download "Root Checker" from Playstore - select "Grant" when su pops up. It should say "Congratulations"
13. Reboot phone
14. Run Root Checker again - it should run normal - no message (or a very fast message) about phone running slow
15. If Root Checker still runs slow, redo the above. I think Bin4ry fixed this in this version though
You now have ROOT- if you want to UNLOCK the bootloader.
A couple other guides for options on updating to ZVB.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38629658&postcount=1 Thanks javskies
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38558967&postcount=1 Thanks kc_exactly
Some other options - These I leave to you
GAIO - Updated to 1.5 This one is a no brainer and very easy to use. Only for ZV7 and ZV8. Thanks TheShadow1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2039421
It also requires that you have JAVA installed on your computer. For Windows, get it here .http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp
Linux guide for Root-zv7,zv8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1996702
Windows guide for Root English-zv7,zv8 Credit to AdriVelazquez
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1994692
Old recovery info/walkthru
- Walkthru Style
1.Download "FreeGee" from the Playstore - Pay the $1. Support our Devs!!!
2. Open FreeGee, select "Utilities","Backup/Restore EFS." - This backsup 3G,4G,Cell info, partition. If this gets lost..."Hello paperweight"
3. Then select "Unlock My Optimus G." I would suggest selecting TWRP 2.5.0.0 for your recovery. It's the most current, fully functional one. It's also the one in teeny bins. CMW has issues with backup/restore, also very few Devs use it for us so it might not work.
**There is now a warning screen about sbl and that it could brick your device. Select "Agree".
**If this option scares you, then you'll need to use "teeny bins" and LGNPST - see below
9-17-13 If your phone softbricks, use the sbl unlock built into FreeGee - Capacitive menu -> sbl unlock. Follow the directions. This is becoming the preferred way to unlock your phone. teeny bins unlock this way. It's just delivered differently.
11-21-13 The best way anymore is to just use the SBL Unlock in FreeGee menu, or teeny bin SBL unlock bin. You can try the regular way, but you may end up having to work your way back from a softbrick. (I know now.)
4. Select "Grant" when SuperSU pops up
5. Select "YAY" when its done
6. Power off your phone
7. Hold vol up + power until lg logo shows up - Fastboot should show "Unlocked" on the last line
8. Press vol down 2 times, then power
9. TWRP should show up - or CWM if that was your choice
10. At this point, I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND doing a backup in either CWM or TWRP.
11.Also save a copy of the FreeGee,TWRP, and EFS_BACKUPS folders to your computer, just in case your SD gets wiped. EFS_BACKUPS will only show up if you flash a CM ROM, or use autoprime's, Backup EFS, or Create flashable EFS .zip
12. CONGRATULATIONS!!! You should now be Rooted and Unlocked. Now go have some fun.
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A couple of threads that may help to fix your phone also. This info is for other variations of the LGOG, but should work.
This is actually in the ATT LGOG forum for the ATT version, but most of it still applies .http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2006946
This one is the INTERNATIONAL version. Be VERY careful if you use it. Not in ENGLISH http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010624
Thanks to:
fiddy619
Shellnutt2
AdriVelazquez
jokersax11
xboxfanj
sk8erwitskil
autoprime
javskies
kc_exactly
carrett
TheShadow1
tommyjoesanders
shabbypenguin
highnoteuser
_dannyboy
octhrope
bigfdaddy2
AFschizoid
My "Thanks" got all messed up so...and anybody else I forgot.
Lol this awsome guy great job....
For the AIO, Java on your computer or on the phone? I apologize if that's a dumb question. I'm assuming computer but my rooting knowledge is limited so I won't assume anything.
Java on the computer.
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda premium
ackNalej said:
For the AIO, Java on your computer or on the phone? I apologize if that's a dumb question. I'm assuming computer but my rooting knowledge is limited so I won't assume anything.
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Java on comp. It's windows only I believe.
Bump. Trust me...this should stay on the first page.
Thanks for taking the initiative. Hopefully this gets stickied.
Thanks. Just payin it forward as this community has done for me.
Nice. Let's sticky this!
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda premium
Bumpity. I'm going to change this format soon.
Edit: The wife is really a sweetheart. She just had other plans for us today. Sorry about my rant.
Moved to Dev thread
Ok. I just went thru this again and some of the links are messed up. Ill redo within a week.
Btw..the AIO, from TheShadow1, isnt workin. I know his phone is broken and waiting on replacement. Also he's had recent surgery. So please, have patience and im sure he'll get us all fixed up soon.
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda premium
Updated, more current, and links fixed.
And an FYI..I'm gonna make this a step-by-step here shortly.
great job guys!!!
Bump ~~^ Anyway, for TWRP you can just flash that over CWM and use the free version, though I do encourage donating to the hardworking dev's but this is just in case you didn't know about the playstore FREEGEE and unlocked using the forum version with CWM.
Updated now with a step by step walkthru. I took my phone thru it twice. Happy Rooting!!!
GREAT WORK! I think my wife could follow those directions. hehe
Well then your wife and I are of the same mindset. Seriously tho, i wanted to make it as clear as i could to cut down on the same questions being asked over and over.
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda premium
Thanks engine. Great guide!
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda premium
Great thread!
Edited for a misunderstanding
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda premium
Update 2013.05.03 by cofface
ROOT newest selinux.
This should be the easiest way to root the i9500 (yes, the so called 8-core one) by now.
Recovery Feature:
1. Based on CWM 6.0.3.2
2. ROOT your phone
Had two methods root in root your phone option,the newest stock must be use new method,and old stock may be use old method is okey.
I had tried some stock firmwares(for example:I9500XXUAMDK、I9500UBUAMDK、I9500XXUAMDK、I95 00ZSUAMDF、I9500XXUAMDE、I9500XXUAMDL、I9500UBUAMDE
、I9500XXUAMDE、I9500XXUAMDE、I9500ZSUAMDF、I9500XXUAM DE、I9500UBUAMDE、I9500UBUAMDE、I9500XXUAMDE、I9500XXU AMDK、I9500ZCUAMDG and so on.)
Thanks:
1、CM Team
2、GSeeker、gsmcn and so on tested.
Just download the recovery and unzip it, flash the cofface_samsungI9500_recovery_en_0503.tar as PDA in Odin.
Then turn off the phone and enter recovery by pressing Vol Up+Home+Power keys, and select ROOT YOUR PHONE(Had two root method), reboot, DONE.
Download:
Hotfile Link：https://hotfile.com/dl/210615373/9b3..._0503.zip.html
Baidu Link: http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shar...0&uk=288670244
If you root done，please don't update su bin file.
If you had problem,you can email ([email protected])。
Screenshot you can visited webside:http://diydev.net/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=157
Thanks.
Verify the root method,you can used adb shell su or install RootExplorer.apk.
Good work buddy. Much appreciated for sharing.
Am just testing my new I9500 (for warranty purposes) first, and then will apply the CWM & root.
Currently have I9500XXUAMDE, but downloading the newer Thai firmware I9500XXUAMDL. Hopefully this method will work. Will report back later if nobody reports success for this firmware before hand.
Edit, for all those following this thread, don't forget to make a nandroid BEFORE applying the root.
Cheers,
UITA
Edit: HotFile link "404 - Not Found"
I wrote the same in the development tread, so make copy here ...
Hi cofface, thank you for your recovery and root.
I have a question. Your recovery make backup with strange path - /data/media/, but user-accessed area of inner-memory have path - /data/media/0. So we don't have easy access to backup via PC connection. Is this possible to change path for backup?
cofface said:
Update 2013.05.03 by cofface
ROOT newest selinux.
This should be the easiest way to root the i9500 (yes, the so called 8-core one) by now.
Recovery Feature:
1. Based on CWM 6.0.3.2
2. ROOT your phone
Had two methods root in root your phone option,the newest stock must be use new method,and old stock may be use old method is okey.
I had tried some stock firmwares(for example:I9500XXUAMDK、I9500UBUAMDK、I9500XXUAMDK、I95 00ZSUAMDF、I9500XXUAMDE、I9500XXUAMDL、I9500UBUAMDE
、I9500XXUAMDE、I9500XXUAMDE、I9500ZSUAMDF、I9500XXUAM DE、I9500UBUAMDE、I9500UBUAMDE、I9500XXUAMDE、I9500XXU AMDK、I9500ZCUAMDG and so on.)
Thanks:
1、CM Team
2、GSeeker、gsmcn and so on tested.
Just download the recovery and unzip it, flash the cofface_samsungI9500_recovery_en_0503.tar as PDA in Odin.
Then turn off the phone and enter recovery by pressing Vol Up+Home+Power keys, and select ROOT YOUR PHONE(Had two root method), reboot, DONE.
Download:
Hotfile Link：https://hotfile.com/dl/210615373/9b3..._0503.zip.html
Baidu Link: http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shar...0&uk=288670244
If you root done，please don't update su bin file.
If you had problem,you can email ([email protected])。
Screenshot you can visited webside:http://diydev.net/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=157
Thanks.
Verify the root method,you can used adb shell su or install RootExplorer.apk.
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Both links not working
I already rooted with your previous recovery which has worked fine. Whats the story on this one, any need to upgrade to it? As I read it this is just to enable the same recovery for newer firmwares that the older version wasn't working with? I'm on DE and there was no update available to me in Kies.
Not working for - I9500XXUAMDL
Not Working for I9500XXUAMDK
Works fine on SHV-E300S(SGS4 in Korea, EXYNOS 5410).
Flashing update.zip files and wiping cache and dalvik-cache works flawless
Thx a lot dev!
Still getting the "404 - Not found" message when try the download link.
Tried on PC and "old" phone. Tried multiple times at different tone of day.
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Still getting the "404 - Not found" message when try the download link.
Tried on PC and "old" phone. Tried multiple times at different tone of day.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
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Try this link - https://hotfile.com/dl/210615373/9b32fc1/SamsungI9500_cwm_Recovery_by_cofface_0503.zip.html
2 post？
Sent from my HTC T320e using xda premium
Thread Closed
This is a duplicate thread by the same OP.
[GT-i9500] cofface CWM 6.0.3.2 RECOVERY & ROOT (EASY and WORKING) New update
Okay be gentle...
After the last update to JSSR15R I lost root and SU, doing the rebbot into recovery (vol down + power button) TWRP launches but when I select to go to recovery via the vol buttons and select it with the power button, all I get is the exclamation point android.
While I'm not a total idiot (debatable of course), is there a way to re-establish root and su without wiping off 15gigs of music and playlists and starting from scratch? Rooting the Nexus 7 (flo) the first time (at least for me) was a fight I eventually won, but for me it was a fight. tia Tutor
Same thing happened to me. I installed TWRP via goomanager. Then, I flashed SU update. Now I'm back rooted and going strong.
Like previous poster mentioned, just reinstall twrp and su.
Your bootloader should already be unlocked. Unlocking the bootloader is the only step that causes you to lose data.
Reinstalling twrp and su will not cause you to lose data, unless you had locked after installing them last time, and now need to unlock again to reinstall.
I reinstalled TWRP via the playstore but while it shows my directory file structure it won't install my copy of Update SuperSU 1.5.1.zip also I went to install goomanager but the descrription says you have to have root prior to installing.
As a sidenote while in TWRP if I go into rebooting the device none of the actions work except when I hit the "Bootloader" option the a error box pops up stating the option isn't available on your device. Tutor
Only way I know of to install TWRP is go to the TWRP web site and download it from there to your PC. You will find flash instructions on the web site.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
Download Goo manager from Playstore. Choose Flash Roms, It will tell you that you need a custom recovery to do this and ask if you have one or would like Goo to find one. Choose find one for me and it will download and install TWRP 2.6.3.0. After said process is complete flash SU update. Profit..
Same happened to me, but I reflashed TWRP and root access... Just curious how come that never happened with Clockwork Mod recovery being lost after applying an update to the system on the old N7.
If you don't want to lose root or recovery, it is very simple.
Boot to twrp
Install OTA update.zip
Install SuperSU 1.55 update.zip (Prior to reboot, use 1.55 as 1.65 has issues)
You will maintain root and keep twrp if you do it in this exact order.
sfhub said:
If you don't want to lose root or recovery, it is very simple.
Boot to twrp
Install OTA update.zip
Install SuperSU update.zip (Prior to reboot)
You will maintain root and keep twrp if you do it in this exact order.
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Can TWRP generally find the latest OTA update.zip on it's own?
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Can TWRP generally find the latest OTA update.zip on it's own?
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Nope, download the ota manually and place on your virtual sdcard, then boot to twrp and select the file for install
installing through goomanager didn't work for me. It would say it installed but wouldn't really install. I did it using the fastboot method instead and that seemed to work fine.
Well nothing I seemed to do would allow me to re-root the Nexus 7 after the 15R update, I finally went as re-rooted from scratch using the sticky post at the beginning of this subdivision forum for the Nexus. Back up and running in root and su... thx to all those that attempted to help me thru this
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Well nothing I seemed to do would allow me to re-root the Nexus 7 after the 15R update, I finally went as re-rooted from scratch using the sticky post at the beginning of this subdivision forum for the Nexus. Back up and running in root and su... thx to all those that attempted to help me thru this
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I used Wugfresh tool. Everything worked until I flashed the updated SU 1.65. I could never get root. I read earlier that others were using SU 1.5, so I manually went back into TWRP and flashed SU 1.5 and bam, had root! Then SU upgraded itself via the play store to the newer version. Go figure!
jyams said:
I used Wugfresh tool. Everything worked until I flashed the updated SU 1.65. I could never get root. I read earlier that others were using SU 1.5, so I manually went back into TWRP and flashed SU 1.5 and bam, had root! Then SU upgraded itself via the play store to the newer version. Go figure!
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The update.zip for SU 1.65 is broken. A "placeholder" install script was included that does nothing.
IMO SuperSU 1.55 is the best version to use right now. The install script works, it doesn't mess with a bunch of file permissions for your *other* files in /system to support the new ota survival mode, and it has the fix for the problem that used to break the OTA installs.
Okay, so I'm fairly new to this rooting scene, but I'm an Android veteran already. I've just used Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root on my tablet (P5220 running 4.2.2. Everything was correct.), and I forgot to check the Auto Reboot box in Odin. I then proceeded to hard shut down it, because Odin said reset on the UI. Cool. I turn it on. Now I got stuck on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 boot logo. I got worried. I then hard shut it down again by holding the power button, then I turn it on again. Now it's still stuck on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 logo. I'm scared I just bricked my tablet by trying to root it. I'm so stuffed.
Can anyone help me? This is my school tablet as well, and I'm basically ruined if it's dead.
UPDATE: Okay, I've rebooted into Download Mode, retried flashing the root with Auto-Reboot on, succeeded, and now I'm stuck on that blasted Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 screen again.
Vin,
in recovery , perform a factory reset. If you are still looping , restore your working backup which you made of course ! ...?
Instead flash the appropriate supersu zip for your device and android version.
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moonbutt74 said:
Vin,
in recovery , perform a factory reset. If you are still looping , restore your working backup which you made of course ! ...?
Instead flash the appropriate supersu zip for your device and android version.
m
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I can't access my recovery. At all. And I was not informed of making a recovery backup...
vin_ said:
I can't access my recovery. At all. And I was not informed of making a recovery backup...
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OUCH, okay I am only aware of my Philz build for the gt-p5220 [link below]
Philz-gt-p5220.tar
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347818464
Flash in Odin with auto restart UNCHECKED. when flash is done [res-ok] force reboot to recovery.
Search forum for correct supersu or get current supersu from chainfire's thread for KK with x86 support
DO NOT USE BUILT IN ROOTING FUNCTION FROM RECOVERY! FLASH SUPERSU ZIP INSTEAD !
also ask @nels83 if he can get a current recovery build for your tab if there isn't one already.
You may need to un-root manually while in recovery mode and using adb shell.
If so give me a shout here and i'll try to walk you through it.
m
@vin_
Edit - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60542479&postcount=2 nels83 's recovery builds
moonbutt74 said:
OUCH, okay I am only aware of my Philz build for the gt-p5220 [link below]
Philz-gt-p5220.tar
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347818464
Flash in Odin with auto restart UNCHECKED. when flash is done [res-ok] force reboot to recovery.
Search forum for correct supersu or get current supersu from chainfire's thread for KK with x86 support
DO NOT USE BUILT IN ROOTING FUNCTION FROM RECOVERY! FLASH SUPERSU ZIP INSTEAD !
also ask @nels83 if he can get a current recovery build for your tab if there isn't one already.
You may need to un-root manually while in recovery mode and using adb shell.
If so give me a shout here and i'll try to walk you through it.
m
@vin_
Edit - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60542479&postcount=2 nels83 's recovery builds
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Okay, I've got PhilZ Touch working. Now what? (I'm totally new to this kind of stuff, by the way.)
UPDATE: VICTORY! MY BABY'S ALIVE!
Okay, so what I did, was to navigate PhilZ Touch, and I cleared my Dalvik Cache. I then opted to reboot, it notified me that the ROM would overwrite PhilZ, I said, OK cool, fix it. It then told me root access is missing/broken and I told it to NOT root for me. Now it's rebooted, and I'm going to check if it's properly rooted. I'll keep this updated.
UPDATE 2: Not rooted. Sherbet. ALRIGHTY THEN. I'm going to flash that SuperSU zip now. Wish me luck, and for the love of all things technological, please don't go wrong...
UPDATE 3: For f***'s sake. My ROM is incredibly stubborn and -- what's that? The Superuser request? Grant! Re-verify! Rooted! Thanks a bunch dude, you've been super helpful.
@vin_
OK good deal :good:
I CANNOT BELIEVE you said Sherbet in a public forum !!!!!!
Aww ****, now i said it too.... :silly:
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xD
@moonbutt74
It worked. Thanks so much dude. I literally can't thank you enough. AND I'm typing this straight from my tablet. Any good root apps?
vin_ said:
@moonbutt74
It worked. Thanks so much dude. I literally can't thank you enough. AND I'm typing this straight from my tablet. Any good root apps?
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I don't really know. Make sure you have busybox installed. Anything else kind of depends on what your needs are and what's available to/for your device's architecture.
When i still had my gt-p5210 santos10wifi, i had supersu, busybox and sdmaid and a chroot setup for compiling smaller projects and working through adb shell.
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vin_ said:
@moonbutt74
It worked. Thanks so much dude. I literally can't thank you enough. AND I'm typing this straight from my tablet. Any good root apps?
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moonbutt74 said:
I don't really know. Make sure you have busybox installed. Anything else kind of depends on what your needs are and what's available to/for your device's architecture.
When i still had my gt-p5210 santos10wifi, i had supersu, busybox and sdmaid and a chroot setup for compiling smaller projects and working through adb shell.
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There's the Xposed framework. It allows you to use modules that can do many different things. I'm sure you've heard of it.
Search up Xposed Installer and download the APK. I would provide the link, but XDA won't let me, as I have made less than 10 posts.
You can find modules on the Play Store.
Also on the Play Store, you can find Pimp My ROM, which allows you to modify your device in cool ways. I'm sure you've also heard of that to.
It's free.
And of course, there are mods you can flash in recovery.
There's plenty more root stuff, even in "normal" applications. For example:
If granted root permission, ES File Explorer will let you explore the root of the system.
Nova Launcher also has extra features when granted root access.
And then there is Freedom at in-appstore . com.
Freedom allows you to get in-app purchases for free. However, this is piracy, so install at your own risk.