I haven't been able to find it, will be upgrading to m919uvufok3 and want to make sure I'll be able to root before. Saw a thread here that it's been done but not the actual file to use with odin.
Thanks
You can also root the phone by flashing TWRP and then flashing supersu from TWRP.
I prefer to not flashing TWRP if possible.
So far my Path forward is to Odin M919UVUFOK3 on there and the CF autoroot with the old package.
Would love to have some feedback from someone that has done similar as losing data is a very unfavorable path forward - and backups are not really possible in my current situation.
p.s. if you have a step by step post - please link and I'll read over before acting so that I can try to read before doing. I am just trying gauge before I embark on this journey (already the OTA fails, but I'm ready to go do the Odin thing).
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Been lurking for a while and reading up on rooting and flashing roms. Picking up my Evo tomorrow and I am going to root and flash a custom rom then. I have all of the necessary files downloaded and have read over TheBiles instructions numerous times. My question is on Section I Step 4 when I download unrevoked do I need to be concerned about downloading the correct version of unrevoked? I know that changes have been made to that app to allow more of a "complete" root but I am not interested in rooting that way. I just want to follow the guide provided by TheBiles so I want to make sure that I am downloading the proper version of unrevoked.
Thanks in advance for your help.
I'm not really sure about the changes to Unrevoked. I followed The Biles method a week or two ago and it went just fine using Unrevoked. I'm not even sure that it's actually Root. I think all it does is allow superuser access temporarily to allow you to backup your phone prior to actually rooting.
Once you've done the backup using Titanium Backup (and you aren't going to even need that on a fresh phone) it wants you to reboot into the phones recovery system and flash the actual firmware/whatever update that roots the phone.
So, long post made short: I think you can skip the Unrevoked part and go directly to flashing PC36IMG.zip. But I'm not 100% positive.
I got the S4 Update, and attempted to root the device with a solid YouTube video, but the root did not work. I dried with a Mac as well as a PC, to no avail on both routes. Yet, there was this initial update [that I ACCEPTED] after the device had initially been on for approximately 30 minutes. I read in the thread of the same YouTube video for the Mac attempt that this particular update is what hindered the process. There were no replies to the individual's comment on the thread, so I posing the same question here: is this initial update the reason as to why the [simple] root access instructions no longer work? If so, what is the next step(s) I can take to root the S4? Or is it best to return the device, and see about swapping for another one, and NOT accepting the initial update?
re: rooting
mrjetpacks said:
I got the S4 Update, and attempted to root the device with a solid YouTube video, but the root did not work. I dried with a Mac as well as a PC, to no avail on both routes. Yet, there was this initial update [that I ACCEPTED] after the device had initially been on for approximately 30 minutes. I read in the thread of the same YouTube video for the Mac attempt that this particular update is what hindered the process. There were no replies to the individual's comment on the thread, so I posing the same question here: is this initial update the reason as to why the [simple] root access instructions no longer work? If so, what is the next step(s) I can take to root the S4? Or is it best to return the device, and see about swapping for another one, and NOT accepting the initial update?
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Next time don't rely on any Youtube videos
Returning your phone will not help you at all, it still will need to be rooted whether you allow the
OTA update of the firmware or not.
Here is what you need for rooting your phone:
Download ODIN which is a windows application: http://k0nane.info/rom/odin-307.zip
Download the Odin flash TAR file TWRP custom recovery here: http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/...y/TWRP/openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-jfltetmo.tar
Download the M919 MDL Rooter Odin flash TAR file here: http://batakang.com/ftp/SGH-M919/ROOT_M919UVUAMDL.zip
After you downloaded all 3 files create a new folder on your
computer's desktop and copy all three of the files into it.
Open ODIN to flash these two TAR files in the PDA slot in Odin after you put your phone into download mode.
Flash the TWRP custom recovery TAR file first and then flash the M919 MDL Rooter TAR file with Odin.
After doing that you shall be rooted.
If you want or need more specific information about using Odin and rooting here is a good link for you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2268880
Good luck!
mrjetpacks said:
I got the S4 Update, and attempted to root the device with a solid YouTube video, but the root did not work. I dried with a Mac as well as a PC, to no avail on both routes. Yet, there was this initial update [that I ACCEPTED] after the device had initially been on for approximately 30 minutes. I read in the thread of the same YouTube video for the Mac attempt that this particular update is what hindered the process. There were no replies to the individual's comment on the thread, so I posing the same question here: is this initial update the reason as to why the [simple] root access instructions no longer work? If so, what is the next step(s) I can take to root the S4? Or is it best to return the device, and see about swapping for another one, and NOT accepting the initial update?
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From experience trust me make sure u use oudhs cwm recovery first... yes others work but I had alot of issues flashing roms after I got mine.
This is clean and simple method if you havent got it yet.
Download Odin.3.07
Dload MDB-SETuidoff .zip NOT MDL Thats just my opinion, do as you want though.
Dload and Use superuser by koush or chainfire.
NEXT.....
Odin the oudhs cwm tar file
Then boot into recovery
Do a full reset first.
Flash MDB-SETuidoff .zip
"QUOTE" THIS SEEMS TO WORK BETTER THEN MDL ROOT ZIP.
And works on new may 7th ota and stock shipped firmware.
Continue to wipe cache
Then flash super user . zip
Then reboot Phone
Without doing it this way I had reboot freezes with the MDLroot .zip
The MDB-SETuidoff .zip gets it all squared away... its on google and in xda ...it is real important it bypasses samsungs new restricted kernel that messes with rooting.
Before I figured that out I had root with MDL zip,but couldn't reboot after a flash and kept loosing superuser after attempting to reboot.
Sent from my SGH-M919 using xda app-developers app
Misterjunky said:
Next time don't rely on any Youtube videos
Returning your phone will not help you at all, it still will need to be rooted whether you allow the
OTA update of the firmware or not.
Here is what you need for rooting your phone:
Download ODIN which is a windows application: http://k0nane.info/rom/odin-307.zip
Download the Odin flash TAR file TWRP custom recovery here: http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/...y/TWRP/openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-jfltetmo.tar
Download the M919 MDL Rooter Odin flash TAR file here: http://batakang.com/ftp/SGH-M919/ROOT_M919UVUAMDL.zip
After you downloaded all 3 files create a new folder on your
computer's desktop and copy all three of the files into it.
Open ODIN to flash these two TAR files in the PDA slot in Odin after you put your phone into download mode.
Flash the TWRP custom recovery TAR file first and then flash the M919 MDL Rooter TAR file with Odin.
After doing that you shall be rooted.
If you want or need more specific information about using Odin and rooting here is a good link for you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2268880
Good luck!
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When I click on the 2nd link, the page I go to is download for "Zip Opener"... Is that correct?
mrjetpacks said:
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When I click on the 2nd link, the page I go to is download for "Zip Opener"... Is that correct?
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I was able to retrieve the file from the 2nd link. I have flashed the file [from the third link] to my device via ODIN. ODIN says everything "PASS"ed, but my device still is on the download mode screen with a full downloaded blue bar on the bottom, and I have not flashed that other file "ROOT_M919 etc etc.", yet [because I cannot find anything in the file after unzipping it that will go with ODIN].
abcdefg1234567 said:
From experience trust me make sure u use oudhs cwm recovery first... yes others work but I had alot of issues flashing roms after I got mine.
This is clean and simple method if you havent got it yet.
Download Odin.3.07
Dload MDB-SETuidoff .zip NOT MDL Thats just my opinion, do as you want though.
Dload and Use superuser by koush or chainfire.
NEXT.....
Odin the oudhs cwm tar file
Then boot into recovery
Do a full reset first.
Flash MDB-SETuidoff .zip
"QUOTE" THIS SEEMS TO WORK BETTER THEN MDL ROOT ZIP.
And works on new may 7th ota and stock shipped firmware.
Continue to wipe cache
Then flash super user . zip
Then reboot Phone
Without doing it this way I had reboot freezes with the MDLroot .zip
The MDB-SETuidoff .zip gets it all squared away... its on google and in xda ...it is real important it bypasses samsungs new restricted kernel that messes with rooting.
Before I figured that out I had root with MDL zip,but couldn't reboot after a flash and kept loosing superuser after attempting to reboot.
Sent from my SGH-M919 using xda app-developers app
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This looks like a great guide. It actually makes sense. Problem is, I am on Mint and I'm trying to use Heimdall and I absolutely CANNOT get it to successfully flash the recovery tar.
Howdy, I plan on rooting my tablet in a few days. The instructions say to root, then, flash stock recovery. Is flashing the stock recovery necessary if i plan on using goo to install twrp recovery prior to flashing cleanrom on my device?
Also, the cleanrom thread says to flash the appropriate version of twrp. Am I to assume the latest version on goo is the ticket for that?
Also, while the dev has indicated there will be further versions after 1.2, can I expect to simply download updates, or expect to flash new versions every time? I guess this particular question doesn't really matter I'm just interested.
And finally, has anybody used heimdall with any success with the p600? Google says no...
I would have posted this on the clean rom thread but was not allowed since I have not had enough posts yet. moving this to there would not hurt my feelings.
I appreciate any and all help and of course feel appreciation and give thanks to the developers who have put in such great effort. Thank you.
sleekmason said:
Howdy, I plan on rooting my tablet in a few days. The instructions say to root, then, flash stock recovery. Is flashing the stock recovery necessary if i plan on using goo to install twrp recovery prior to flashing cleanrom on my device?
Also, the cleanrom thread says to flash the appropriate version of twrp. Am I to assume the latest version on goo is the ticket for that?
Also, while the dev has indicated there will be further versions after 1.2, can I expect to simply download updates, or expect to flash new versions every time? I guess this particular question doesn't really matter I'm just interested.
And finally, has anybody used heimdall with any success with the p600? Google says no...
I would have posted this on the clean rom thread but was not allowed since I have not had enough posts yet. moving this to there would not hurt my feelings.
I appreciate any and all help and of course feel appreciation and give thanks to the developers who have put in such great effort. Thank you.
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That's a lot questions! Lol.... here's two answers:
If you want to flash CleanRom, then you don't need to root your stock rom, just use Odin to flash TWRP and that will either let you install CleanRom or let you install SuperSU (root). You can the recovery from their website.
I'm on the P600 and the goomanager didn't install the recovery correctly, so I had to flash with odin.
I don't know about Heimdal. Good luck on your ten posts
Sent from my SM-P600
Odin eh?
grmcrkrs said:
That's a lot questions! Lol.... here's two answers:
If you want to flash CleanRom, then you don't need to root your stock rom, just use Odin to flash TWRP and that will either let you install CleanRom or let you install SuperSU (root). You can the recovery from their website.
I'm on the P600 and the goomanager didn't install the recovery correctly, so I had to flash with odin.
I don't know about Heimdal. Good luck on your ten posts
Sent from my SM-P600
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My understanding is that root is neccesary to flash twrp. If that is not the case, they why use Odin at all?
Heimdall is a program reverse engineered to work on Samsung devices. Potentially more stable than odin. Open source. I use a linux box but will have access to a windows box in a week or so.
supersu
Furthermore, for verification, super su does not root your device, it only manages the permissions of those programs that need root access. Can somebody else chime in for verification?
sleekmason said:
Furthermore, for verification, super su does not root your device, it only manages the permissions of those programs that need root access. Can somebody else chime in for verification?
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No, you CAN flash recovery without rooting, and if your not rooted then TWRP asks if you'd like to install SuperSU and root that way. I guess you don't have to believe me though
Sent from my SM-P600
grmcrkrs said:
No, you CAN flash recovery without rooting, and if your not rooted then TWRP asks if you'd like to install SuperSU and root that way. I guess you don't have to believe me though
Sent from my SM-P600
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that sounds great but doesn't TWRP need root in order to be installed? my understanding is yes. If not I should be able to install it using Goo manager. from what I've read the developers for GooManager are very serious and would not allow a non working application to remain in their program.
sleekmason said:
Howdy, I plan on rooting my tablet in a few days. The instructions say to root, then, flash stock recovery. Is flashing the stock recovery necessary if i plan on using goo to install twrp recovery prior to flashing cleanrom on my device?
Also, the cleanrom thread says to flash the appropriate version of twrp. Am I to assume the latest version on goo is the ticket for that?
Also, while the dev has indicated there will be further versions after 1.2, can I expect to simply download updates, or expect to flash new versions every time? I guess this particular question doesn't really matter I'm just interested.
And finally, has anybody used heimdall with any success with the p600? Google says no...
I would have posted this on the clean rom thread but was not allowed since I have not had enough posts yet. moving this to there would not hurt my feelings.
I appreciate any and all help and of course feel appreciation and give thanks to the developers who have put in such great effort. Thank you.
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You wont need to root if your intent is to just flash my ROM.
Appropriate version would be 2.6.3.3
As far as updates / patches... Depends on the issue. Mostly do full updates if something changes. If its a bug fix then I would just do a patch.
Hemidall? No, never tried it.
Basically to flash a custom ROM you just need to flash TWRP using Odin then flash the ROM using TWRP.
You dont techincally need to root unless you want to stay stock and have root. But that is no fun!
Also, the goo.im app does not work with this device so you have to use Odin manually (for simplicity).
Hope this helps!
sleekmason said:
that sounds great but doesn't TWRP need root in order to be installed? my understanding is yes. If not I should be able to install it using Goo manager. from what I've read the developers for GooManager are very serious and would not allow a non working application to remain in their program.
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I read the TWRP thread, and others are having problems installing through goomanager. I also wanted to install it that way, but it wouldn't work. But it didnt work. It also wouldn't flash through the stock recovery. Hence, odin.
Sent from my SM-P600
thank you for the clarification! in order to flash TWRP in Odin do I simply use the AP slot as you would to flash autoroot by their directions?
one of the things thats tripped me up is that on the TWR P site as well as in Google Play it says you must have a rooted device. This would suggest that in order to get TWRP on your device it would already have to be rooted. it seems strange to me that the tablet will allow odin to install it on a non rooted device.
hoops I guess. So being a non Windows user, that is not familiar with the Windows operating system,( bet you don't hear that everyday) ,I would suppose the order would go something like this.
1 download Samsung drivers from kies.1
2. Download TWRP from site for odin.
3. Open odin.
4. go to download mode on device.
5. Plugin device and wait for it to be recognized.
6. Drag the Twrp zip for odin to the AP slot, enter,
7. Wait for it to .......?
8. Reboot.
9 download the cleanrom rom.
10. Reboot into recovery
11. Installcleanrom
12 enjoy.
a couple of other questions concerning the SD card. Should I leave it in during any or all of these processes? I've seen where other people have had problems with their SD card not being read is this due to it not being installed when they install clean rom? I really do appreciate all the help.
not breaking my device by doing something stupid is paramount. Lol! as I will be using my daughters computer any other information regarding the installation of the Samsung drivers or Odin would be much appreciated I do not want to hurt her computer.
I kept my SD card installed while flashing TWRP in Odin and had no problems. If you're worried then take it out. As far as Odin goes... run it as an admin and after connecting your Note (in DL mode) just click on "AP" and navigate to the directory where you saved the TWRP file. From there just hit "start" and your good to go. Odin isn't gonna mess anything up on your daughters pc and if you have a copy of the stock recovery just reflash it if you run into problems with TWRP. Also, read through all the different threads/watch YouTube videos. Most of this has been covered many times over and you can see what success or problems others have had.
Planning on rooting my P600 and after reading Hahahalalala's earlier post, will follow BeansTown106's instructions (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2490805).
It appears I need to flash from p600Autoroot.7z for v4.3 and CF-Auto-Root-lt03wifi-lt03wifixx-smp600.zip for v4.4? Please correct me if I'm wrong?!
On step 4, it says to "...flash the stock mj4 recovery provided". Planning on installing TWRP v2.7.1.0 - can I just do it here? Or do I need to do this step and afterwards install
TWRP (and flash Super SU)? I'm curious about the reason for flashing the stock recover and whether it's version specific...
Currently I'm at v4.3 (touchwiz) and haven't done the latest OTA yet (presumably it's v4.4.2). It'd be best to do the OTA update and then root, right? Reading the earlier post, it
appears this method works for v4.4...
While posting, also is it possible to downgrade back to v4.3 from v4.4? Not that I'm planning on it, but have read both yes and no on doing it and just wondered.
Thanks in advance and do advise if there's anything I should watch out for while doing this!!
wha2do said:
Planning on rooting my P600 and after reading Hahahalalala's earlier post, will follow BeansTown106's instructions (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2490805).
It appears I need to flash from p600Autoroot.7z for v4.3 and CF-Auto-Root-lt03wifi-lt03wifixx-smp600.zip for v4.4? Please correct me if I'm wrong?!
On step 4, it says to "...flash the stock mj4 recovery provided". Planning on installing TWRP v2.7.1.0 - can I just do it here? Or do I need to do this step and afterwards install
TWRP (and flash Super SU)? I'm curious about the reason for flashing the stock recover and whether it's version specific...
Currently I'm at v4.3 (touchwiz) and haven't done the latest OTA yet (presumably it's v4.4.2). It'd be best to do the OTA update and then root, right? Reading the earlier post, it
appears this method works for v4.4...
While posting, also is it possible to downgrade back to v4.3 from v4.4? Not that I'm planning on it, but have read both yes and no on doing it and just wondered.
Thanks in advance and do advise if there's anything I should watch out for while doing this!!
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1) If you flash twrp then you can't do OTA any more
2) The root instruction would work but will trip the Knox and void warranty.
3) Not possible to downgrade back to 4.3
4) if you not use twrp but reflash stock recovery image then OTA would work but will wipe out root if you take the OTA upgrade what ever that maybe 4.4.3?
wha2do said:
Planning on rooting my P600 and after reading Hahahalalala's earlier post, will follow BeansTown106's instructions (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2490805).
It appears I need to flash from p600Autoroot.7z for v4.3 and CF-Auto-Root-lt03wifi-lt03wifixx-smp600.zip for v4.4? Please correct me if I'm wrong?!
On step 4, it says to "...flash the stock mj4 recovery provided". Planning on installing TWRP v2.7.1.0 - can I just do it here? Or do I need to do this step and afterwards install
TWRP (and flash Super SU)? I'm curious about the reason for flashing the stock recover and whether it's version specific...
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I used these full instructions for Kit-Kat: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2719750
One step in that is the CF-autoroot, but there are other steps as well. I just ignored the "To Flash New Update" part, but maybe you need it. I was already on the latest OTA before I started. Trips knox but I'm sure you knew that.
buhohitr said:
1) If you flash twrp then you can't do OTA any more
2) The root instruction would work but will trip the Knox and void warranty.
3) Not possible to downgrade back to 4.3
4) if you not use twrp but reflash stock recovery image then OTA would work but will wipe out root if you take the OTA upgrade what ever that maybe 4.4.3?
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1) That's why I figured best to do the OTA first - just had other devices that didn't have root methods for the newest update & wanted to thought best to ask first!
2) I'm out of warranty (due to drop and repaired screen) so warranty is of no issue...but thanks for the warning
3) Thought that to be the case, but again hearing it may be possible and also can't. Don't foresee doing it, but was curious...
4) Plan on flashing the latest (CF-Auto-Root-lt03wifi-lt03wifixx-smp600.tar.md5) via odin, reboot, flash twrp v2.6.x as I hear 2.7.x may have a few issues. Only problems I've read are potential with Super SU - not sure if it's part of the root flash, needs to be flashed
separately, or just dl'd from Google Play Store? Guess will just flash root, see if app is there, if not try Play Store. If not, then go back and find the flashable SU dl.
Thanks!
deV14nt said:
I used these full instructions for Kit-Kat: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2719750
One step in that is the CF-autoroot, but there are other steps as well. I just ignored the "To Flash New Update" part, but maybe you need it. I was already on the latest OTA before I started. Trips knox but I'm sure you knew that.
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Thanks! Yep, not concerned about warranty at this point... And figure will do the OTA and then root...
Actually latest posts appear to show some issues with SU when using CF-autoroot (maybe due to them being on kitkat?). Appears flashing CF-Auto-Root-lt03wifi-lt03wifixx-smp600.tar.md5 does the trick. Sounding like it's part
of the flash, and can then just flash twrp (figuring be safe with v2.6.x for now).
If not reading this right, anyone feel free to correct me before I "jump", lol!
wha2do said:
Thanks! Yep, not concerned about warranty at this point... And figure will do the OTA and then root...
Actually latest posts appear to show some issues with SU when using CF-autoroot (maybe due to them being on kitkat?). Appears flashing CF-Auto-Root-lt03wifi-lt03wifixx-smp600.tar.md5 does the trick. Sounding like it's part
of the flash, and can then just flash twrp (figuring be safe with v2.6.x for now).
If not reading this right, anyone feel free to correct me before I "jump", lol!
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Su is fine with me after cf root.
In my signature is a guide to rooting with kitkat (second post)
Follow that and you'll be good : good:
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
wha2do said:
1) That's why I figured best to do the OTA first - just had other devices that didn't have root methods for the newest update & wanted to thought best to ask first!
2) I'm out of warranty (due to drop and repaired screen) so warranty is of no issue...but thanks for the warning
3) Thought that to be the case, but again hearing it may be possible and also can't. Don't foresee doing it, but was curious...
4) Plan on flashing the latest (CF-Auto-Root-lt03wifi-lt03wifixx-smp600.tar.md5) via odin, reboot, flash twrp v2.6.x as I hear 2.7.x may have a few issues. Only problems I've read are potential with Super SU - not sure if it's part of the root flash, needs to be flashed
separately, or just dl'd from Google Play Store? Guess will just flash root, see if app is there, if not try Play Store. If not, then go back and find the flashable SU dl.
Thanks!
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Yeah you want TWRP 2.6.3.3. It won't work right with 2.7.x. Might as well flash the SuperSU. Most of the root apps worked fine but Viper4Androod did not find Busybox even after using the installer. Need to go back a version of V4A too due to bugs but it still didn't work. Tried freezing Knox apps that might be interfering but eventually just installed that MagazineUX ROM and now it works. Everything else should work easier.
22sl22 said:
Su is fine with me after cf root.
In my signature is a guide to rooting with kitkat (second post)
Follow that and you'll be good : good:
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
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Thanks - that was the post had been reading through - appears after the kitkat OTA, latest posts mentioned problems with SU when running the original CF-AUTO Root method (flashing autorootp600mj4.tar.md5). Wondering if flashing the "newer" CF-Auto-Root-lt03wifi-lt03wifixx-smp600.tar.md5
would be best. At this point feel confident either way!
deV14nt said:
Yeah you want TWRP 2.6.3.3. It won't work right with 2.7.x. Might as well flash the SuperSU. Most of the root apps worked fine but Viper4Androod did not find Busybox even after using the installer. Need to go back a version of V4A too due to bugs but it still didn't work. Tried freezing Knox apps that might be interfering but eventually just installed that MagazineUX ROM and now it works. Everything else should work easier.
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Yep, will be downloading TWRP v2.6.3.3 and flash it and SuperSU after rooting. After rooting, will be curious to see where I sit with superuser (sorry, reading the latest posts kind of muddy whether a SU app is already installed or not, lol)...
Thanks everyone for all the great input & help!!
Hi all. This is my first LG phone and I looked around but didn't see any reason not to fully upgrade firmware before I root. Any input any drawbacks of upgrading fully? Also, this is a t-mobile used phone and the back of the battery case has a wireless charging stickon in it. Is this standard for this phone? I havent researched the look/brand of it yet as I have just got it. Thanks. Its a nice phone. Can't wait to get tweaking!
Bubba Fett said:
Hi all. This is my first LG phone and I looked around but didn't see any reason not to fully upgrade firmware before I root. Any input any drawbacks of upgrading fully? Also, this is a t-mobile used phone and the back of the battery case has a wireless charging stickon in it. Is this standard for this phone? I havent researched the look/brand of it yet as I have just got it. Thanks. Its a nice phone. Can't wait to get tweaking!
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The latest build 10R broke all the rooting tools.
Assuming you are still on build "c" or "m"...
Root first w/ PurpleDrake and make sure it installed (TWRP) custom recovery. It should also install SuperSU but I can't remeber, you may have to read a bit.
I would then update to the latest TWRP version which can be done easily with TWRP manager. Make sure you install busy box when prompted by TWRP manager!
Perform a nandroid backup before updating!!!
Then flash the "R" firmware with TWRP flashable zips available here.
Be certain to flash SuperSU before rebooting! If you forget there is no way to get root again after a reboot.
Good luck...
AndroidUzer said:
The latest build 10R broke all the rooting tools.
Assuming you are still on build "c" or "m"...
Root first w/ PurpleDrake and make sure it installed (TWRP) custom recovery. It should also install SuperSU but I can't remeber, you may have to read a bit.
I would then update to the latest TWRP version which can be done easily with TWRP manager. Make sure you install busy box when prompted by TWRP manager!
Perform a nandroid backup before updating!!!
Then flash the "R" firmware with TWRP flashable zips available here.
Be certain to flash SuperSU before rebooting! If you forget there is no way to get root again after a reboot.
Good luck...
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Thank you. I actually found that out the hard way. Flashed back a version and got root. Wifi calling and text not working yet so I found the exact thread you posted and was gonna try. Great tip on flashing supersu though. I'm new to LG but looking forward to getting this phone right. Thanks for the input.
@Bubba Fett
Here is another great source of various upgrade, downgrade and restore to stock flashing methods and tools including TWRP flashable Stock ROMS. Make sure to read ThePagels OP carefully before proceeding.
Also in the OP: "Strengthens and weaknesses for each method click here" is also well worth reading.
[Firmware](Upgrade+Root/Downgrade/Unroot) Files+Flashing Guide [TOT/KDZ/TWRP]