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

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

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

Any chances of a recovery?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Works like a charm first try...
Thanks!

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

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

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

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

buff31 said:
At this point in development, if I root my phone and do softbrick or bootloop it how can I return to stock setup? With the bootloader locked is this not possible at this state. I would like to go ahead and root , but I feel as though there is no safety net. What are the alternatives....
Thanks.....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho... ATT Optimus G PRO Factory tot IMAGE [lgnpst]
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Having all the problem with root for g4

I've tryed every root way possible and still no root so I worked out I need to flash su though recovery so is there any way of getting recovery the last 3 LG phone have been the same 4 me any how and please don't go on about boot loader being locked that's what everyone told me about g3 and it was not the case. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Do u mean u're trying to root your device and still don't get it? Have u try any rooting Apps or pc softwares? E.g Kingo, Vroot, kingroot etc.
Worth a try. Wish u luck. [emoji1]
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RidzVarn said:
Do u mean u're trying to root your device and still don't get it? Have u try any rooting Apps or pc softwares? E.g Kingo, Vroot, kingroot etc.
Worth a try. Wish u luck. [emoji1]
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Yes tryed them all need to flash su though recovery

Just tryed towel root and it saying device unsupported and your galoreafide low prosses root keep tell me path note found ......bla..bla.....
You people keep telling me to do this do that i do it it costs me 1gb+ of data to download these thing's and it fails is this system a gimic bull****......

Ok so this is what i'm going to try i'm will flash h815 Rom over h815t.
And try to put h815 recovery on it to see if I can get this awesome phone to rock as for boot loader I believe it is not locked.
I know if you have a carrier locked device then boot loader lock in there but if it is unbranded then it may not......

stinka318 said:
Ok so this is what i'm going to try i'm will flash h815 Rom over h815t.
And try to put h815 recovery on it to see if I can get this awesome phone to rock as for boot loader I believe it is not locked.
I know if you have a carrier locked device then boot loader lock in there but if it is unbranded then it may not......
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My G4 is unbranded but its lock (you can find it in the hidden menu)
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alitavas said:
My G4 is unbranded but its lock (you can find it in the hidden menu)
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Yes I can and it tells me nothing about the bootloader.
Number for hidden menu 277634#*#

I jave 2 815t g4's and rooted both with this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586

Wanglemoose said:
I jave 2 815t g4's and rooted both with this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586
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Yes I to tryed that but when I plug g4 in download mode in to laptop and type in send_command.exe//./COM3 it tells me path not recognised......bla...bla...

Did you double check you had the right com port. There is a youtube video floating around of how to do the whole process
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When i did my 2 phones the com port was different on both of them

stinka318 said:
Yes I can and it tells me nothing about the bootloader.
Number for hidden menu 277634#*#
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Go to: svc menu/bootloader unlock check test
On mine it says locked
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alitavas said:
Go to: svc menu/bootloader unlock check test
On mine it says locked
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The first time I put that number in it just came up with something but now it comes up with what you quoted.
But that is only a little part of my problem atm can't get root trying everything with no results.
Spent a ton of cash on download so far with nothing and getting annoyed.

Wanglemoose said:
Did you double check you had the right com port. There is a youtube video floating around of how to do the whole process
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When i did my 2 phones the com port was different on both of them
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Com port 3 every time

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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need help ! - hard bricked my op 5t

Hey guys,
i made a big mistake. i'm stupid.
i unlocked my phone.
rooted it.
i factory reseted it and than i locked back the bootloader while there were things which prevented me from doing it.
now the phone is corrupted and i can not even do anything at all.
much help needed (as you can tell i'm not a big expert)
thanks in advance
update : i can get to fastboot mode.

I think there is already a thread on this. According to that contacting oneplus support is only a way out. They will access your phone remotely and will flash ROM.
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I believe as long as you have a functioning fastboot, you should be able to fix it eventually. I'm not sure if the files are available now though.
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[email protected] said:
I think there is already a thread on this. According to that contacting oneplus support is only a way out. They will access your phone remotely and will flash ROM.
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How do they do that?

roypriel said:
Hey guys,
i made a big mistake. i'm stupid.
i unlocked my phone.
rooted it.
i factory reseted it and than i locked back the bootloader while there were things which prevented me from doing it.
now the phone is corrupted and i can not even do anything at all.
much help needed (as you can tell i'm not a big expert)
thanks in advance
update : i can get to fastboot mode.
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Btw can you flash twrp recovery? Try to unlock bootloader.
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cant unlock it.

[email protected] said:
Btw can you flash twrp recovery? Try to unlock bootloader.
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cant unlock it.

Then you are in the same situation as he was, try this out. Might help you https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3716057
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guys i really need the mdm tool for oneplus 5t.
that the only thing that will help me.
if anyone can give it to me it would be perfect.

How did you relock bootloader?

roypriel said:
Hey guys,
i made a big mistake. i'm stupid.
i unlocked my phone.
rooted it.
i factory reseted it and than i locked back the bootloader while there were things which prevented me from doing it.
now the phone is corrupted and i can not even do anything at all.
much help needed (as you can tell i'm not a big expert)
thanks in advance
update : i can get to fastboot mode.
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Same thing happened with my pixel. I tried repairing it by going to a shop but they said they couldn't do anything. You have to get to Oneplus support.

roypriel said:
guys i really need the mdm tool for oneplus 5t.
that the only thing that will help me.
if anyone can give it to me it would be perfect.
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Not available at the moment, u need to contact oneplus support

rule of the day kids: always re-lock your boot-loader only after you are satisfied you can boot into a rom! dont worry, op can fix it remotely with their tool. we need this tool given to the community...

mikey_sk said:
rule of the day kids: always re-lock your boot-loader only after you are satisfied you can boot into a rom! dont worry, op can fix it remotely with their tool. we need this tool given to the community...
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Yeah since they don't care if u root or not they should just release the tool for us so we can freely do what we won't and not have to rely on them, do they realize how many calls they can avoid taking

https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...-hardbricked-oneplus-5t-t3716057/post74900807

Nexus 5x boot issues

my nexus is giving me the Firmware Update screen "dont unplug usb until after firmware completes". i looked this up and ran the LGUP following the instructions for it, but it always freezes at 46% progress in the application and 49% on the phone. tried going into the bootloader and throwing it into recovery mode, but it just goes straight back into the Firmware Update screen. bootloader is locked (Device State: locked) and secure boot is enabled. tried to unlock through NRToolkit but it always throws me back into the Firmware update screen with a "waiting for device" window whenever i try any of the options. apparently its recognized as a fastboot device through ADB, but i still cant flash anything on it cause its locked
heeeeeeeeelp, i wanna get this thing running again

@joeinfro: try a fresh installation as listed here

rp158 said:
@joeinfro: try a fresh installation as listed here
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is that possible to do with a locked bootloader and/or usb debugging not enabled?

Of course, it's the factory way.

rp158 said:
Of course, it's the factory way.
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That link is to a slim Rom. The OP is not going to be able to flash that. He's also not going to be able to flash the factory image with a locked bootloader.
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OP, were you using the LGUP tool to upgrade the firmware?
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jd1639 said:
That link is to a slim Rom. The OP is not going to be able to flash that. He's also not going to be able to flash the factory image with a locked bootloader.
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[/COLOR]OP, were you using the LGUP tool to upgrade the firmware?
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yes, i tried to use the LGUP to get around a frp , then it got stuck at 46%

joeinfro said:
yes, i tried to use the LGUP to get around a frp , then it got stuck at 46%
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I've never used that tool so won't be much help. I did just try to install it but didn't get it completely set up. And I don't really want to try it on my 5x. Getting into the bootloader and recovery doesn't work?
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jd1639 said:
I've never used that tool so won't be much help. I did just try to install it but didn't get it completely set up. And I don't really want to try it on my 5x. Getting into the bootloader and recovery doesn't work?
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i can get it into bootloader but it says Device: Locked and Secure Boot: Enabled, which i'm assuming means the bootloader is locked. i cant get it into recovery from the bootloader as it throws me straight back into the firmware update screen

joeinfro said:
i can get it into bootloader but it says Device: Locked and Secure Boot: Enabled, which i'm assuming means the bootloader is locked. i cant get it into recovery from the bootloader as it throws me straight back into the firmware update screen
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I don't know what to tell you other than hope someone who has used that tool sees this thread. May I ask why you tried the tool in the first place?
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jd1639 said:
I don't know what to tell you other than hope someone who has used that tool sees this thread. May I ask why you tried the tool in the first place?
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yep! i got the phone while it was locked by FRP and the seller did not have the login credentials of the last google account. i'm starting to understand why the price for it was so low haha
i followed a guide that recommended using the LGUP app and i gave that a shot, except i believe this phone is well and truly bricked to oblivion

i'm no stranger to messing around with fastboot/adb, and i thought i'd be able to work my way around this but its starting to seem a little out of my hands