Okay, just wanted to put this info here for easy reference. Feel free to correct anything I may have wrong.
*Based on my experiences performing the operation on windows 7 x64.
1. Install the LG USB driver for windows found under the software tab from their site here
2. Download and extract the English version of the root optimus g created by fiddy619 from here
3. Set USB debugging on and attach your phone to usb, then put it in MTP/Media Sync mode. Next, open a command prompt and navigate to the "stuff" sub-directory of the extracted file. Run the command "adb devices" to make sure your phone has been detected. Go back to the main directory and run the RootOptimusG.bat file.
4. When prompted on your phone choose restore data. Leave your phone plugged into USB until the program tells you it is finished! Sit back and let the magic happen. Your phone will reboot. Mine acted weird for a few seconds after it rebooted, the buttons at the bottom were going on and off and the screen was flickering. Just be patient and give it a couple minutes if needed.
5. When prompted that all is complete you can disconnect your phone from your computer and open the Play store to get the update for SuperSU
Now you are ready to unlock!
should be a sticky.
Thanks!
I followed the thread to root no fiddy619 instructions. I did use MTP.
But instead of Command prompt, I just double clicked the BAT file. and it run without problems, I think.
I have the SuperSU icon on my phone.
How can i make sure it was rooted?
p.s
The unlock also ran without problems.
karelson said:
I followed the thread to root no fiddy619 instructions. I did use MTP.
But instead of Command prompt, I just double clicked the BAT file. and it run without problems, I think.
I have the SuperSU icon on my phone.
How can i make sure it was rooted?
p.s
The unlock also ran without problems.
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well if you have the supersu then it should be rooted. also if you now have it unlocked then it is rooted because i dont think you can unlock unless you root. also please search around the forums about what apps to not remove after root. a lot of people have noted issues after removing google apps.
showstopper03 said:
well if you have the supersu then it should be rooted. also if you now have it unlocked then it is rooted because i dont think you can unlock unless you root. also please search around the forums about what apps to not remove after root. a lot of people have noted issues after removing google apps.
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Great Thank You.
karelson said:
Great Thank You.
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actually it looks like V.05 you can uninstall any app without fear of security warnings. Please read all of this link for more info on it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001655
Correct, you can just double click the bat file...my steps vary because I included a check to make sure adb is recognizing your device properly.
karelson said:
I followed the thread to root no fiddy619 instructions. I did use MTP.
But instead of Command prompt, I just double clicked the BAT file. and it run without problems, I think.
I have the SuperSU icon on my phone.
How can i make sure it was rooted?
p.s
The unlock also ran without problems.
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Bumping this back to the top until stickied.
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IrateCustomer said:
Bumping this back to the top until stickied.
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Mine is stuck at "Select Restore Data" from my Phone step ... not sure whats going on.
kirdroid said:
Mine is stuck at "Select Restore Data" from my Phone step ... not sure whats going on.
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I tried unrooting and re-rooting just to test our guides here and I am stuck at this step too. Obviously I can simply flash su in CWM but I wonder why this is happening.
carrett said:
I tried unrooting and re-rooting just to test our guides here and I am stuck at this step too. Obviously I can simply flash su in CWM but I wonder why this is happening.
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Go to general-developer options- set desktop backup password. Set the password and then use that when you run the script and restore from desktop backup screen shows up.
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kirdroid said:
Go to general-developer options- set desktop backup password. Set the password and then use that when you run the script and restore from desktop backup screen shows up.
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If that worked for you, I'm happy for you. I am at this time unable to find a way to unroot and then re-root aside from restoring a backup in CWM or flashing a superuser zip in CWM. This could be because of a "bug" in our rooting script, in SuperSU's un-rooting function, or just an incompatibility between the two. Either way, I think this rooting mechanism works for more virgin LGOGs than not.
worked for me, easy peasy.
When i run the script it gives an error saying that i'm missing backup-restore.apk and /system/bin/ric does not exist. Any ideas as to why this is?
nice. thank you.
aznracer62 said:
When i run the script it gives an error saying that i'm missing backup-restore.apk and /system/bin/ric does not exist. Any ideas as to why this is?
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That is probably because your phone is not rooted yet. I got that too as I was rooting it. Worked great.
I'm trying to root. USB debugging is on, connected as MTP. Run ADB, run adb-devices, returns an empty screen.
Try to run the script, it tells me "please check setting again"
HALP.
bebop_ said:
I'm trying to root. USB debugging is on, connected as MTP. Run ADB, run adb-devices, returns an empty screen.
Try to run the script, it tells me "please check setting again"
HALP.
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Also need to allow "unknown sources" in security settings.
adfurgerson said:
Also need to allow "unknown sources" in security settings.
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I had that checked as well.
bebop_ said:
I had that checked as well.
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Do you have lg usb drivers installed?
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Heloo !
i use this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
and when i get to 12. when i need to open cmd and write C:\users\YOURNAME\desktop\motounlock press 'enter'
its says to me " .. is not recognized as an intenal or external command, operable progrem or hacth file.
should i stop ? or continuo ?
iAtrix 4g said:
Heloo !
i use this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
and when i get to 12. when i need to open cmd and write C:\users\YOURNAME\desktop\motounlock press 'enter'
its says to me " .. is not recognized as an intenal or external command, operable progrem or hacth file.
should i stop ? or continuo ?
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you should "cd.." to top level, C:\, the "cd C:\users\...\motounlock"
Once the Command prompt changes to show you are in the motounlock directory...
Try "fastboot devices"
to see if your device is being seen. If is is not keep playing with the steps and give it time.
LightFighter_sc said:
you should "cd.." to top level, C:\, the "cd C:\users\...\motounlock"
Once the Command prompt changes to show you are in the motounlock directory...
Try "fastboot devices"
to see if your device is being seen. If is is not keep playing with the steps and give it time.
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thank you it work !~
now in the Proper Recovery: step
before all i need to power on the phone within i press volume down and after that plugg in the phone ?
Yes, now boot phone with volume down key pressed until you see "Fastboot", the click up volume to start fastboot mode. Then connect devices and give it a few seconds to connect. To check that it is connected and your computer is seeing the device: "moto-fastboot.exe devices". This will show something like "Ty987907", then you know it is properly connected and you can continue to work through the steps.
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Yes, now boot phone with volume down key pressed until you see "Fastboot", the click up volume to start fastboot mode. Then connect devices and give it a few seconds to connect. To check that it is connected and your computer is seeing the device: "moto-fastboot.exe devices". This will show something like "Ty987907", then you know it is properly connected and you can continue to work through the steps.
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i did it but when i connecte it to the computer its says stromgr Formattinng SOS ?
wrf is that ?
iAtrix 4g said:
i did it but when i connecte it to the computer its says stromgr Formattinng SOS ?
wrf is that ?
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That message is on the phone or on the computer? I honestly didn't pay too much attention to what what showing on the phone screen at this point, I just followed the commands listed in the post.
LightFighter_sc said:
That message is on the phone or on the computer? I honestly didn't pay too much attention to what what showing on the phone screen at this point, I just followed the commands listed in the post.
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nevermind i do it ! its good..
thank you for answering so fast ! u help me alot !
now i just need to install new rom..
i thought about mrom, because i need strong battary.
what u suggest ?
Glad I could help.
I'm using epinter's CM10 ROM. Battery life is good, at least as good as stock if not a little better. However, camera and video are not very good in CM9 and CM10 ROM's. This is not a problem for me. If you want fully working hardware stick with CM7 ROM's. As far as which CM7 ROM is best, I have no idea.
LightFighter_sc said:
Glad I could help.
I'm using epinter's CM10 ROM. Battery life is good, at least as good as stock if not a little better. However, camera and video are not very good in CM9 and CM10 ROM's. This is not a problem for me. If you want fully working hardware stick with CM7 ROM's. As far as which CM7 ROM is best, I have no idea.
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one last question..
in the part
DO NOT FORGET TO DO THIS PART: After the install of RomRacers recovery boot up your phone. Open up your favourite file browser (I used Astro file manager to do this ) and navigate to /system/etc/ and delete the file called 'install-recovery.sh'
i installed Astro, how can i get to /system/etc/? i cant find it
iAtrix 4g said:
one last question..
in the part
DO NOT FORGET TO DO THIS PART: After the install of RomRacers recovery boot up your phone. Open up your favourite file browser (I used Astro file manager to do this ) and navigate to /system/etc/ and delete the file called 'install-recovery.sh'
i installed Astro, how can i get to /system/etc/? i cant find it
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I'm not sure about Astro, I use ES filemanager and I had to go into settings to turn on Root browsing. Try navigating "up" to the root "/", then you will see the 'system' folder.
LightFighter_sc said:
I'm not sure about Astro, I use ES filemanager and I had to go into settings to turn on Root browsing. Try navigating "up" to the root "/", then you will see the 'system' folder.
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i dont know way but i dont find it
iAtrix 4g said:
i dont know way but i dont find it
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Keep hitting the "up" arrow until only the phone icon is showing (no storage locations). You should see: acct, cache, config... just scroll down until you find "system" (not "sys"). You may need to go to setting to "show hidden files" as well.
LightFighter_sc said:
Keep hitting the "up" arrow until only the phone icon is showing (no storage locations). You should see: acct, cache, config... just scroll down until you find "system" (not "sys"). You may need to go to setting to "show hidden files" as well.
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When i do the up arrow its goes out from the appliaction
iAtrix 4g said:
When i do the up arrow its goes out from the appliaction
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You may have to uninstall/reinstall for it to pick up the root permissions, or try another file manager to will work with root.
LightFighter_sc said:
You may have to uninstall/reinstall for it to pick up the root permissions, or try another file manager to will work with root.
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i need to do root for it ?
i just unlocked the bootloader and install Proper Recovery:
iAtrix 4g said:
i need to do root for it ?
i just unlocked the bootloader and install Proper Recovery:
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Without having root, you can't get to system files, so you won't be able to delete the file. I don't know what effect that will have, probably nothing to worry about. Not sure how you could flash a ROM without already having rooted your phone... but I am no expert. No reason not to root you phone at this point you've voided any warranty by unlocking the bootloader.
LightFighter_sc said:
Without having root, you can't get to system files, so you won't be able to delete the file. I don't know what effect that will have, probably nothing to worry about. Not sure how you could flash a ROM without already having rooted your phone... but I am no expert. No reason not to root you phone at this point you've voided any warranty by unlocking the bootloader.
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i dont have warrntey.. you said that i must rooted my phone to chenged costmos roms ?
To the best of my knowledge you need root to install a custom ROM. But, I am not an expert, or even very experienced. Personally, I would rather take the extra step to root prior to installing a new ROM rather than skip the step and wind up with a mess, or worse, a bricked phone. Until I know better I'm going to follow other's instructions, not adding, not subtracting. Seems the most likely way to be successful.
LightFighter_sc said:
To the best of my knowledge you need root to install a custom ROM. But, I am not an expert, or even very experienced. Personally, I would rather take the extra step to root prior to installing a new ROM rather than skip the step and wind up with a mess, or worse, a bricked phone. Until I know better I'm going to follow other's instructions, not adding, not subtracting. Seems the most likely way to be successful.
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ok i will root my phone do u heve any guide that can help me ? (if its help im android 2.3.4 French version, and unlock bootloader)
thank you dude for everything u are the best !!!!!!!!
iAtrix 4g said:
ok i will root my phone do u heve any guide that can help me ? (if its help im android 2.3.4 French version, and unlock bootloader)
thank you dude for everything u are the best !!!!!!!!
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The thread you found the bootloader unlock instructions starts out with rooting instructions. Tayshun12 starts off by saying he has GB 2.3.4 installed, so this method should work for you. I started with a US AT&T phone with 2.36, so I used a slightly different method. When in doubt, Google is your best friend
Hello, I have an Xperia U locked to Fido and wanted to root it to delete apps I don't use in hopes of speeding it up.
I found two procedures on 'noob-proof' rooting:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933985
http://tutorialfor-android.blogspot.ca/2012/12/easy-tutorial-root-sony-xperia-u-on-ics.html
I followed both of them. With Davis' procedure, the phone did prompt me to Restore the Rootme backup, and I did, but... it said 'could not restore'. His batch file finished by rebooting the phone and trying to copy a couple files which it couldn't.
With the Flashtool method, I installed version 0.9.8.0, even tho' 0.9.10.0 is out, because the latter install package would not run on my Win7 64 bit OS, whereas the former would. I followed the instructions but as you can see from the attachment, root was not achieved, I tried twice.
Any help? At least my phone looks and acts the same with these two attempts failing. I'd be lost if I screwed something up. Thanks.
Re: [Q] Noob rooting procedure didn't work for me, advice?
Hav u got super user app??
If not try binary root method..
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happy3777 said:
Hav u got super user app??
If not try binary root method..
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No, I never got the app showing up, as in both of these trys the batch file encountered errors as I mentioned and I never achieved root as far as I know. The phone looks exactly the same. What is the binary root method? I am not a developer and quite the newbie.
junkaholic said:
No, I never got the app showing up, as in both of these trys the batch file encountered errors as I mentioned and I never achieved root as far as I know. The phone looks exactly the same. What is the binary root method? I am not a developer and quite the newbie.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
just follow the instruction there......
Thanks Christe00. I tried again with the new RunMe batch from the new location you just posted.
Again, when I go to Restore the file (fa01... whatever it is)... my phone reports "could not restore".
Is there anything I can do to make this restore work? I take it the restore of the backup pushed to the phone is key to achieving root?
P.S. I followed the instructions carefully as detailed in the video. I opened a command window as administrator, I checked that the phone ran properly with USB debugging enabled, I made sure Unknown Sources was connected, I typed adb devices and saw my device... I have tried this several times... my phone always says, "cannot restore.... whatever.... " and doesn't restore the backup, and then the phone reboots, there's no SuperUser icon in my App Drawer and it's over.
Appreciate any more help here.
junkaholic said:
Thanks Christe00. I tried again with the new RunMe batch from the new location you just posted.
Again, when I go to Restore the file (fa01... whatever it is)... my phone reports "could not restore".
Is there anything I can do to make this restore work? I take it the restore of the backup pushed to the phone is key to achieving root?
P.S. I followed the instructions carefully as detailed in the video. I opened a command window as administrator, I checked that the phone ran properly with USB debugging enabled, I made sure Unknown Sources was connected, I typed adb devices and saw my device... I have tried this several times... my phone always says, "cannot restore.... whatever.... " and doesn't restore the backup, and then the phone reboots, there's no SuperUser icon in my App Drawer and it's over.
Appreciate any more help here.
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what version you're using?? i used the v13 and it's work just fine.
christheo00 said:
what version you're using?? i used the v13 and it's work just fine.
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Version 18_7, the latest.
My phone is not restoring the backup file.
Did you flash b.10 kernel??
Root is not possible without that
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no I didn't
maazdraco said:
Did you flash b.10 kernel??
Root is not possible without that
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No I did not. Can I just flash that using the Flashtool with my phone being both Locked and Unrooted?
No I didn't see that there was a requirement for that... guess I didn't look closely. Is there another thread that you recommend I read.
Thanks.
Help! I was using Carlos' unlocking the bootloader guide against my will, because I love stock. And turns out karma has gotten me. For some reason my recovery wasn't installing on V20B, so I flashed back to V20F, factory reset, re-rooted, installed busybox, flashed the artas recovery... And yet my recovery STILL isn't showing up. The boot animation is inverted and the touch screen is still "messed up." I have a backup on my external SD card that I can use if I somehow get recovery functional. It's just the stupid recovery won't work and I need it to work lol. Any help? Please?! By the way, I've done an emergency flash using LG Mobile Support Tool and that didn't work, so I'm still open to suggestions.
I've been very helpful to everyone who's asked me for help, I'd like for others to be the same to me. Thanks to whoever tries
go back into recovery then make a backup in tar format then reboot into recovery and check for your files.
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Nathan.7118391 said:
go back into recovery then make a backup in tar format then reboot into recovery and check for your files.
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I don't have recovery. It won't flash. I have stock V20F without anything but a messed up screen.
Have you tried installing recovery using the L9 recovery installer app?
Also, for the wonky touch screen, it would help a lot if you enabled "Show touches" in the developers options tab~
Creta said:
Have you tried installing recovery using the L9 recovery installer app?
Also, for the wonky touch screen, it would help a lot if you enabled "Show touches" in the developers options tab~
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That's what I'm using. Full busybox install and it still isn't installing.
You needed to be rooted to get recovery.
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Ilxaot said:
That's what I'm using. Full busybox install and it still isn't installing.
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you need this busybox
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitcubate.root.busybox.complete&hl=en
I never had a problem with the other, but others have, but this one has worked for everyone.
If you have root, just fix the wonky touch screen the old way (through adb)
kuma82 said:
you need this busybox
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitcubate.root.busybox.complete&hl=en
I never had a problem with the other, but others have, but this one has worked for everyone.
If you have root, just fix the wonky touch screen the old way (through adb)
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Can you upload the apk for that? I can't type due to my phone's screen. And how do I do it through ADB? I don't even know how to use ADB, as embarrassing as it sounds. I could never get it to work. But I'm willing to do anything now.
Ilxaot said:
Can you upload the apk for that? I can't type due to my phone's screen. And how do I do it through ADB? I don't even know how to use ADB, as embarrassing as it sounds. I could never get it to work. But I'm willing to do anything now.
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First fix the touch screen, hold up I'll send you all the info,
Another thing, I hope you already have adb debugging enabled
Wait a min, you have everything you need if you tried to unlock your device
Inside the root lelus folder is the adb
You know, if you go to link for robert busybox on your pc (and sign in) it will send it to your phone, to download
1. Go to the root lelus folder (should be on your c: drive) and open the "stuff" folder
now, hold down the shift key and right click with your mouse, you should see an option, to "open command window here"
This should open a cmd up where the adb is at.
2. Open the cwm_ts_fix_p769.zip and go into the system folder and copy the v6.bin to your external sd
3.now type
adb devices (in the command window)
you should get a number with online status. If you don't it's because adb debugging is not enabled
4. next type
adb shell
su
your phone will ask to enable it, good luck on enabling on the wonky touch screen
okay, type
cat /storage/external_SD/v6.bin > /sys/devices/virtual/input/lge_touch/firmware
note if you put it on the internal storage, type
cat /sdcard/external_SD/v6.bin > /sys/devices/virtual/input/lge_touch/firmware
this will cause the shell to freeze.
so open up a new cmd (hold shift key & and right click inside the stuff folder) and type
adb reboot
hope this helps, if you need a better guide, lol just ask, it will take me awhile though
kuma82 said:
First fix the touch screen, hold up I'll send you all the info,
you have root right?
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I'll root again right now, I've reflashed so many times lol.
EDIT: I already have root aha. But nothing else.
kuma82 said:
First fix the touch screen, hold up I'll send you all the info,
you have root right?
Another thing, I hope you already have adb debugging enabled
Wait a min, you have everything you need if you tried to unlock your device
Inside the root lelus folder is the adb
You know, if you go to link for robert busybox on your pc (and sign in) it will send it to your phone, to download
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Sign in as to your Google account and go to the play store.
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kuma82 said:
First fix the touch screen, hold up I'll send you all the info,
you have root right?
Another thing, I hope you already have adb debugging enabled
Wait a min, you have everything you need if you tried to unlock your device
Inside the root lelus folder is the adb
You know, if you go to link for robert busybox on your pc (and sign in) it will send it to your phone, to download
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I don't have internet connection on my phone lol. We have FIOS and the router password is a WPA and it's like 14 characters long, with like 4 Q's (Near impossible to hit with mirrored touch screen. Trust me. It's a science of its own) I just need the apk, I couldn't find it anywhere. And okay, for the adb, how do i fix it?
Ilxaot said:
I don't have internet connection on my phone lol. We have FIOS and the router password is a WPA and it's like 14 characters long, with like 4 Q's (Near impossible to hit with mirrored touch screen. Trust me. It's a science of its own) I just need the apk, I couldn't find it anywhere. And okay, for the adb, how do i fix it?
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Here's a direct link to busybox.apk if you still need it.
OMG I don't have internet my WiFi password is too long to type. Is it THAT hard to get an apk?
Creta said:
Here's a direct link to busybox.apk if you still need it.
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THANK YOU. Now I can try it. I'll keep you updated, thanks for listening and not telling me methods I can't use.
Creta said:
Here's a direct link to busybox.apk if you still need it.
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Bummer. This isn't the one I needed. NEVER MIND CWM IS WORKING THANK YOU SO MUCH OMG. THANKS TO YOU! Albeit it was really simple, THANKS YOU! God bless your soul, have a great life.
Ilxaot said:
Bummer. This isn't the one I needed. NEVER MIND CWM IS WORKING THANK YOU SO MUCH OMG. THANKS TO YOU! Albeit it was really simple, THANKS YOU! God bless your soul, have a great life.
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No problem, I just unlocked my boot loader 2 days ago... took me a while cause carlo's video was missing out a lot of things...
Creta said:
No problem, I just unlocked my boot loader 2 days ago... took me a while cause carlo's video was missing out a lot of things...
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I've got my backup back, but my screen is still mirrored. I'm flashing the touchscreen fix for now, but if this doesn't work I'm at a loss.
EDIT: Yeah, it didn't work. Things are still mirrored.
Ilxaot said:
I've got my backup back, but my screen is still mirrored. I'm flashing the touchscreen fix for now, but if this doesn't work I'm at a loss.
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TS fix is for the wonky touchscreen, for mirrored, I think you gotta go back to 20D for P769
Creta said:
TS fix is for the wonky touchscreen, for mirrored, I think you gotta go back to 20D for P769
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So I have to flash again?
I just purchased the Sprint variant of the HTC One Max and decided to unlock the bootloader to root it. I followed the instructions up to the point where I have to have to run the fastboot command in CMD. The example shows the CMD changing its directory to \Android. When I try to do this, I'm given the error: "The system cannot find the path specified." I tried just doing fastboot command, but came back with "fastboot is not recognized..."
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
P.S. Android SDK, Java Runtime, and HTC Sync are all installed and updated.
Thanks in advance!
bb2si said:
I just purchased the Sprint variant of the HTC One Max and decided to unlock the bootloader to root it. I followed the instructions up to the point where I have to have to run the fastboot command in CMD. The example shows the CMD changing its directory to \Android. When I try to do this, I'm given the error: "The system cannot find the path specified." I tried just doing fastboot command, but came back with "fastboot is not recognized..."
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
P.S. Android SDK, Java Runtime, and HTC Sync are all installed and updated.
Thanks in advance!
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You need to run cmd prompt as admin and CD to wherever the platform tools folder is installed (part of the sdk)...
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dottat said:
You need to run cmd prompt as admin and CD to wherever the platform tools folder is installed (part of the sdk)...
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Thank you for the quick reply.
This worked, but when I attempt to run the command for the fastboot I get an error saying "The program can't start because AdbWinApi.dll is missing from your computer."
Was this something that was supposed to be installed from one of the Android SDK installs?
bb2si said:
Thank you for the quick reply.
This worked, but when I attempt to run the command for the fastboot I get an error saying "The program can't start because AdbWinApi.dll is missing from your computer."
Was this something that was supposed to be installed from one of the Android SDK installs?
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Sounds like part of it didn't install correctly. Rinse and repeat. Maybe something got hosed in your earlier attempts.
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dottat said:
Sounds like part of it didn't install correctly. Rinse and repeat. Maybe something got hosed in your earlier attempts.
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I happened to have found the file in a different folder. Should I just drag and drop it into the adt folder?
bb2si said:
I happened to have found the file in a different folder. Should I just drag and drop it into the adt folder?
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Which folder and what else was in it ?
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dottat said:
Which folder and what else was in it ?
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It was in the sdk\platform-tools folder.
Does the command line have to be directed to the folder containing the fastboot application file? Inside said platform-tools folder is the fastboot file as well as the ApbWinApi.dll file.
OH! I think I got it! I'll report back with final details...
Keep your fingers crossed!!!
bb2si said:
OH! I think I got it! I'll report back with final details...
Keep your fingers crossed!!!
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Lol....didn't I say platform tools the first time ? Good luck man...
Btw if you get it working you just learned one of the most important prerequisites for android modding.
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Lol....didn't I say platform tools the first time ? Good luck man...
Btw if you get it working you just learned one of the most important prerequisites for android modding.
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Yep! Unlocked the bootloader successfully! Now, I'm trying to Root and the instructions I'm following are good, but I'm stuck again - It says to run CMD and use the command "adb devices." It comes back with nothing found, yet, according to the instructions my phone's serial number should be listed. I placed the Superuser.zip file in the phone's storage (per requisite) and tried to run the command with the phone on normally and again in the bootloader.
No luck... Suggestions?
Edit: USB Debugging wasn't on... Trying again...
bb2si said:
Yep! Unlocked the bootloader successfully! Now, I'm trying to Root and the instructions I'm following are good, but I'm stuck again - It says to run CMD and use the command "adb devices." It comes back with nothing found, yet, according to the instructions my phone's serial number should be listed. I placed the Superuser.zip file in the phone's storage (per requisite) and tried to run the command with the phone on normally and again in the bootloader.
No luck... Suggestions?
Edit: USB Debugging wasn't on... Trying again...
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If you are unlocked you can simply download a custom recovery for your phone into your fastboot directory and boot your phone to boot loader (fastboot) mode. Flash your recovery using your appropriate fastboot command. Then boot to your new custom recovery and flash the su.zip you copied to the phone from recovery.
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dottat said:
If you are unlocked you can simply download a custom recovery for your phone into your fastboot directory and boot your phone to boot loader (fastboot) mode. Flash your recovery using your appropriate fastboot command. Then boot to your new custom recovery and flash the su.zip you copied to the phone from recovery.
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Everything went smoothly! I am now rooted and excited to get to work!
Thank you for your time and help!
bb2si said:
Everything went smoothly! I am now rooted and excited to get to work!
Thank you for your time and help!
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Good deal. You may want to investigate s-off'ing that thing too while you still can. Just make sure you download the right version for your phone and run as admin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2525375
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Good deal. You may want to investigate s-off'ing that thing too while you still can. Just make sure you download the right version for your phone and run as admin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2525375
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Would that solve my next problem? (I'm such a sputz)
I'm rooted, but I can't uninstall anything with Titanium Backup. The last time this happened on my S3 I was told to install SuperSU and install updated binaries. I did that, but when I reboot and go back into SuoerSU it acymts as if it never happened. Apps I uninstalled are still present, too.
Would S-offing solve this?
Edit: Also, I get an annoying pop-up when I start the phone up that says vDN client has failed. Even before I unlocked and rooted. Any way to stop this?
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bb2si said:
Would that solve my next problem? (I'm such a sputz)
I'm rooted, but I can't uninstall anything with Titanium Backup. The last time this happened on my S3 I was told to install SuperSU and install updated binaries. I did that, but when I reboot and go back into SuoerSU it acymts as if it never happened. Apps I uninstalled are still present, too.
Would S-offing solve this?
Edit: Also, I get an annoying pop-up when I start the phone up that says vDN client has failed. Even before I unlocked and rooted. Any way to stop this?
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You need to flash an insecure boot.img to disable system write protection. S-off would allow you to recover your phone using both signed and unsigned ruu. The advantage of that is when you hose your phone and there's not a current ruu for the version your phone is on - s-on user would be screwed because you cannot downgrade. Just one of many reasons.
The fc problem I'm not sure. If you aren't using that app you can disable it in the stock app manager. Same goes for stuff you might normally remove with tibu. Be warned too that future otas will likely fail if system apps are missing.
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bb2si said:
Would that solve my next problem? (I'm such a sputz)
I'm rooted, but I can't uninstall anything with Titanium Backup. The last time this happened on my S3 I was told to install SuperSU and install updated binaries. I did that, but when I reboot and go back into SuoerSU it acymts as if it never happened. Apps I uninstalled are still present, too.
Would S-offing solve this?
Edit: Also, I get an annoying pop-up when I start the phone up that says vDN client has failed. Even before I unlocked and rooted. Any way to stop this?
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i have noticed someelse posting about the vDN client failing.. it your providers bloatware if i remember correctly and i think @dottat has a good suggestion! disabled it
So I somehow lost root privileges... After S-offing, I was asked to update the SU binary through the Superuser app (not SuperSU) and I did so. When the install finished, I went into Titanium Backup and was told I'm not rooted.
Went back into Superuser and it didn't prompt for an update, but SuperSU did. Attempted and failed.
Went into recovery and tried to recover root - no luck.
HALP!
bb2si said:
So I somehow lost root privileges... After S-offing, I was asked to update the SU binary through the Superuser app (not SuperSU) and I did so. When the install finished, I went into Titanium Backup and was told I'm not rooted.
Went back into Superuser and it didn't prompt for an update, but SuperSU did. Attempted and failed.
Went into recovery and tried to recover root - no luck.
HALP!
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Easy...Download this and flash in recovery
http://download.chainfire.eu/382/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip
Make sure you aren't running both supersu and superuser. I prefer supersu
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Huzzah! Thanks again! Hopefully I can actually freeze/remove system apps without them being brought back after a reboot. Also, in the picture provided, what is that icon in the notification bar just right of the GPS icon? And, is there any way to hide some of the icons?
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Don't use Superuser by ChainsDD anymore.. Personally I would love to continue to use it but he is basically no longer supporting his Superuser app and binary and hasn't updated it in a very long time. SuperSU by Chainfire is constantly being updated therefore made to work with all current versions of Android.. Quite frankly it's all the same basically anyways I just liked the skull and cross bone look lol... Chainfire is a monster as well and has a ton of root related apps and cool things going on. ChainsDD I guess passed the torch on to Chainfire???
bb2si said:
Huzzah! Thanks again! Hopefully I can actually freeze/remove system apps without them being brought back after a reboot. Also, in the picture provided, what is that icon in the notification bar just right of the GPS icon? And, is there any way to hide some of the icons?
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Also I have no idea what that icon is next to the GPS icon.. You must be on Sprint, I'm on Verizon and I don't think I've seen that icon before..
Hello,
I tried to root my S4 I545, MK2 with version 4.3 on the Verizon network using the saferoot method however when I go to run the program by pushing any button to continue the black command screen disappears and the program does not run. Anybody else have this problem?
I have Kies 3 loaded and my phone is recognized
I have tried with USB Debugging on and off
I have used the stock cable that came with the phone
I tried on two computers one with vista and windows 7.
Adb recognizes my device using the view device command. I am not sure what else there is to do any suggestions? Am I missing something I thought I followed the instructions pretty good.
Thanks
Verynoob1 said:
Hello,
I tried to root my S4 I545, MK2 with version 4.3 on the Verizon network using the saferoot method however when I go to run the program by pushing any button to continue the black command screen disappears and the program does not run. Anybody else have this problem?
I have Kies 3 loaded and my phone is recognized
I have tried with USB Debugging on and off
I have used the stock cable that came with the phone
I tried on two computers one with vista and windows 7.
Adb recognizes my device using the view device command. I am not sure what else there is to do any suggestions? Am I missing something I thought I followed the instructions pretty good.
Thanks
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It seems that something may be missing on your computer that the install.bat file is looking for, causing it to exit.
You might be able to tell what's happening if you start up a command prompt window and run the install.bat from there.
Unzip the saferoot zip file into c:\saferoot\
For windows 7, press the start key and type "cmd" in the "Search programs and files" box. "cmd.exe" should appear. Click on that to open a command prompt.
at the command prompt, type
cd \saferoot\
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then press enter.
then type
install.bat
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Press enter and the install will run. The window will remain open so you can see whatever error is being emitted.
k1mu said:
It seems that something may be missing on your computer that the install.bat file is looking for, causing it to exit.
You might be able to tell what's happening if you start up a command prompt window and run the install.bat from there.
Unzip the saferoot zip file into c:\saferoot\
For windows 7, press the start key and type "cmd" in the "Search programs and files" box. "cmd.exe" should appear. Click on that to open a command prompt.
at the command prompt, type
then press enter.
then type
Press enter and the install will run. The window will remain open so you can see whatever error is being emitted.
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It worked Saferoot installed!! Now I need to explore all that I can do on my new rooted phone. Thanks
Verynoob1 said:
It worked Saferoot installed!! Now I need to explore all that I can do on my new rooted phone. Thanks
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Hmm. I'm wondering if you had an out-of-date copy of saferoot from somewhere.
Did you download the saferoot zip from the Android Development forum here?
k1mu said:
Hmm. I'm wondering if you had an out-of-date copy of saferoot from somewhere.
Did you download the saferoot zip from the Android Development forum here?
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k1mu,
I think it was operator error on my part. Before I tried your suggestion I re-installed Saferoot to my c:drive opened it up an ran it with no problem.
I don't remember if I did that the first time as I tried to root from two different computers. The first time I tried was on my win 7 computer and I could not get it to run. I then I switch to my Vista system and tried to run Saferoot from that system again with no luck. On the Vista system I tried to save Saferoot to my c:drive and I could not because I got an error that I didn't have admin rights to load the file. At that point I gave up.
What I think happened is I didn't download Saferoot to my c: drive on my win 7 computer and after reading your suggestion I tried again and it worked. So I didn't load from the cmd prompt, I guess I should have mentioned that. Hope I am making sense.
FYI I used the Saferoot file dated 29 Mar 2014 from the Android Development forum. Thanks again!
I rooted my phone. I'm new to this safestrap thing. I can reboot my phone and see it says Samsung and a lock that says custom underneath. I hit menu and nothing happens. What in the world do I do???
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peppersu812 said:
I rooted my phone. I'm new to this safestrap thing. I can reboot my phone and see it says Samsung and a lock that says custom underneath. I hit menu and nothing happens. What in the world do I do???
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Did you use saferoot or safestrap? You need to root as step 1, then install safestrap.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2441441
I used saferoot. I tried to download safestrap and I used my file manager to open it up and it was all documents. How do I install the thing. Lol
peppersu812 said:
I used saferoot. I tried to download safestrap and I used my file manager to open it up and it was all documents. How do I install the thing. Lol
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You just need to follow the directions in the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2441441
It's always best to read the full post before doing anything.
That's why I posted in here. I did what it said and downloaded it to my phone and tried to open it and it was all documents. No app.
Oishikatta said:
You just need to follow the directions in the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2441441
It's always best to read the full post before doing anything.
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peppersu812 said:
That's why I posted in here. I did what it said and downloaded it to my phone and tried to open it and it was all documents. No app.
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I am having a problem with loading Safestrap I think. I downloaded Safestrap to my phone from the above link and I was able to hit the install recovery tab and I received a message stating that Safestrap installed. However the state on my phone reads not installed and I cannot run reboot to recovery not sure what the problem is. I ran the install a couple of time just to be sure.
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I am having a problem with loading Safestrap I think. I downloaded Safestrap to my phone from the above link and I was able to hit the install recovery tab and I received a message stating that Safestrap installed. However the state on my phone reads not installed and I cannot run reboot to recovery not sure what the problem is. I ran the install a couple of time just to be sure.
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I got it to install. Made a dumb move and didn't download the right one. Lol
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peppersu812 said:
That's why I posted in here. I did what it said and downloaded it to my phone and tried to open it and it was all documents. No app.
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I've already answered this in the other thread.
Don't open it using your file manager, open it from the downloads folder and it'll install.