NEW WAY TO ROOT NO NEED FOR DOWNGRADE NOR UNLOCK
Check out this thread , give thanks to miloj
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If you updated to .26 you will need to downgrade to .17 to be able to root your device. If you are on .17 just skip to step #2
STEP ONE
You will need to downgrade using Wolf's 2nd method found here
For this you will need to use ADB, meaning you will need to have Android SDK installed. In order to get ADB working watch this helpful video tutorial (found by tomween1)
There's also a one click script that will do this for you automatically, found here Important note: remember that the automatic script does the same as the 2nd method, so you will need to leave your tablet connected to your pc while doing this. Once you run the script your tablet will reboot in the first couple of seconds (it hasn't finished just yet), then the script will move to the next step, which will take about 10 mins to finish. After this it will reboot and load up the new firmware.
Both processes ask that you have the .17 BLOB file in your Internal SDCard, ASUS had the firmwares previously posted but they took them down. You can Find links to the FWs in the following threads:
US .17 Blob
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642614 (courtesy of wideopn11)
The BLOB file can be found inside the 2nd zip file downloaded from those mirrors.
DE .17 Blob Should work for downgrading from WW firmwares.
See this post (courtesy of costcutter)
Once downgrade to .17 you can root your device.
STEP TWO
In order to root you will need the apk for SparkyRoot, which you can download here. Just follow the instructions on that thread and you will have a rooted device.
STEP THREE
Do not update your device to .26 just yet! First get Voodoo OTA RootKeeper from the Google Play Store. This application will help you retain root after upgrading. Once you have installed it, open it and follow the instructions inside the app. After making sure that all the check boxes are marked in OTA RootKeeper, you can update to .26
Once you have update you won't have root. So, go into OTA RootKeeper once again and restore your root. Voila!
STEP FOUR
Download and run Titanium Backup from the Google Play Store. It will say that you need to fix some permissions in order to have a fully working root, just tap "Ok" or "Yes" (don't remember which one was it). Then reboot tablet and you are done. Enjoy your rooted tablet!
NOTE:
Remember it is advised that you shouldn't update manually, since you might not be able to restore root. Some people have said that they were able to restore, even while updating manually. Also after rooting, it might take a while to receive the update notification for .26, just keep trying to refresh in Settings>About Tablet>System Firmware Update (be patient, it took me a while to get the update). The firmwares posted in the thread I linked to are for the US, if you have another firmware, non US, for now I don't have links to them. If you do know mirrors hosting non US FWs please post them in a reply message.
This guide hasn't been made from scratch by me, it is a collective work that has expanded through various threads. I would like to thank the following users: wolf849, bpear96, sparkym3, anduzer, wideopn11, demandarin, Gam3r 4 Life, edgemaster191, costcutter, tomween1 and many others that have contributed in finding and hosting this information.
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UPDATE .29
It has been confirmed by user Gam3r 4 Life that downgrading from .29 to .26 is possible using the same method stated here. I'm pretty sure that you can go straight from .29 to .17, if you haven't rooted your device yet, with the same method. Someone confirmed a downgrade from .29 to .17 here
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UNLOCKED ROOT
There is another way to root your tablet, this only for the people that want to unlock their devices (REMEMBER UNLOCKING YOUR DEVICE VOIDS THE WARRANTY FROM ASUS, YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO GET SUPPORT FROM THEM NOR AUTOMATIC OTA UPDATES....). So, if you want to take this path please look into this thread, in that thread you will find an explanation on how to get CWM running on your unlocked tablet and you will find a flashable file that will root your device. Please read that thread carefully. Also remember to give thanks to XpLoDWilD for preparing it.
I can confirm that the above method works great. Just a heads up DO NOT I repeat DO NOT mess with the build.prop file, I ended up bricking mine all because of some dumb Gameloft game. I now am on my second TF300 and highly recommend staying away from the build.prop until we have a working CWM.
Nice simple guide. I've upgraded and downgraded. Only thing irritating me right now is that I've been able to get the OTA update and Asus cant give an answer as to why other than "keep waiting". I might be on my 3rd tablet soon.
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What about people already at .17?
First off, thank you for your original post (Post #1)!
I will get my 300 in about an hour and I would think it will be on .17. If that is the case, I will, of course, decline any offers to update to .26 via OTA message.
I assume, then, I start with Step Two and go from there. Right?
Thanks again.
ptgay49 said:
First off, thank you for your original post (Post #1)!
I will get my 300 in about an hour and I would think it will be on .17. If that is the case, I will, of course, decline any offers to update to .26 via OTA message.
I assume, then, I start with Step Two and go from there. Right?
Thanks again.
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The first time I turned on mine, the update got automatically downloaded but it doesn't run until you decide to. The answer is yes, just skip to step 2 and go from there.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2
ptgay49 said:
First off, thank you for your original post (Post #1)!
I will get my 300 in about an hour and I would think it will be on .17. If that is the case, I will, of course, decline any offers to update to .26 via OTA message.
I assume, then, I start with Step Two and go from there. Right?
Thanks again.
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Yes sir, just download the sparkyroot.apk and follow the onscreen directions! Just make sure you back up the root with Voodos rootkeeper (can be downloaded from the Play Store) and then update the tablet. Once update restore the root from the rootkeeper app, and that is it! Your rooted and on the latest firmware!
AWESOME! worked like a charm on TF300 .27
medic999 said:
AWESOME! worked like a charm on TF300 .27
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Do you mean .26?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using xda premium
jgaf said:
The first time I turned on mine, the update got automatically downloaded but it doesn't run until you decide to. The answer is yes, just skip to step 2 and go from there.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2
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Even without wi-fi connected?
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Even without wi-fi connected?
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Well when you first set up the Pad it ask you if you want to connect to WiFi so I ded and got the update quickly.
I'm on 26, followed the guide completely. On the final adb reboot, the tablet reboots but there is no flashing progress bar and when I check settings, I am still on 26... can anyone help me? :\
EDIT: never mind, I didn't see that I had to go into the zip file and extract the blob file out.
Need some help here. Long story short I bricked my brand new 300 messing around with the build.prop. It wont boot up now. It starts at the asus screen and then goes blank. I am able to get into the different modes by using the volume+power, and I am able to see my device in adb intermittently. I was also able to pull the bad build prop from the system using "ADB pull /system/build.prop c:\". But I am unable to push the good build.prop I have back in. My question is this. Can I use the method described here for downgrading to unbrick my 300? I have no way to put the firmware file onto the internal storage, only the external. So is there someway this can be done? I would really appreciate some help. Thank you
Gam3r 4 Life said:
Need some help here. Long story short I bricked my brand new 300 messing around with the build.prop. It wont boot up now. It starts at the asus screen and then goes blank. I am able to get into the different modes by using the volume+power, and I am able to see my device in adb intermittently. I was also able to pull the bad build prop from the system using "ADB pull /system/build.prop c:\". But I am unable to push the good build.prop I have back in. My question is this. Can I use the method described here for downgrading to unbrick my 300? I have no way to put the firmware file onto the internal storage, only the external. So is there someway this can be done? I would really appreciate some help. Thank you
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The only thing I can think of, is to try a manual update putting the update zip in a empty sdcard and trying to boot into recovery with power+volume. If that doesn't work you will have to wait for an unlocked bootloader.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2
How do I unroot?
I love my 300 after I rooted it while on .17, then saved my root, updated to .26 and then re-rooted. Unfortunately I cannot get this device to connect to my Netgear WNDR4000 router without disabling all security. I have added numerous wireless devices, including a Gingerbread smartphone, with no diffulty whatsoever. But this puppy will not connect even though it sees the SSID. So I need to return it and I want it to be unrooted and then I'll do a factory re-set.
Any advice on unrooting my 300 would be appreciated.
Not really an expert here, but I guess the simplest way I could think of is flashing a different Firmware than the one you have. Since updating from .17 to .26 loses root. After that just make sure you don't have root by running OTA RootKeeper, then do a factory reset.
You could try that or wait for a more profesional opinion
On another note did you call ASUS Support to see if they could help you with your specific problem? There's no way that the pad can connect to the router?
jgaf said:
Not really an expert here, but I guess the simplest way I could think of is flashing a different Firmware than the one you have. Since updating from .17 to .26 loses root. After that just make sure you don't have root by running OTA RootKeeper, then do a factory reset.
You could try that or wait for a more profesional opinion
On another note did you call ASUS Support to see if they could help you with your specific problem? There's no way that the pad can connect to the router?
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Thanks for the quick reply.
No, I didn't call ASUS Support. I don't have much faith in tech support these days.
Yes, it did connect to my router but only after I deleted all security on the router. I did that just to see if it could connect at all. However, it does not play nice with the security level I need on my router for my wireless devices.
Has anyone tried doing a factory reset after rooting .17, taking the OTA to .26, restoring root on .26 and is able to confirm if root will stick through a factory reset on .26?
wideopn11 said:
Has anyone tried doing a factory reset after rooting .17, taking the OTA to .26, restoring root on .26 and is able to confirm if root will stick through a factory reset on .26?
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I did a factory reset on .26 and root stuck, you just have to re download superuser app from play store. (this is assuming you saved your root with root keeper)
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I did a factory reset on .26 and root stuck, you just have to re download superuser app from play store. (this is assuming you saved your root with root keeper)
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Of course I have OTA rootkeeper backing up my root. Thanks for the update.
I used the vipermod to downgrade to .17, then used the sparkyroot to root, and then used OTA Rootkeeper and it worked flawlessly after updating the firmware to .26. Thanks!
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So I had downloaded ExynosAbuse APK v1.40 to pop root cherry well before I even consider updating to T889UVALL4 & wanted to make sure there were no issues to be aware of before proceeding.
1) ExynosAbuse APK v1.40 for rooting leaves it in unmodified status & is totally reversible-really no risk at all?
2) Recommended root method after update* to T889UVALL4 ?
Honestly with all the customization in GO Launcher & the respectable Note2 battery life I'm no longer as interested in ROMs but it's good to know I could if I need even longer battery life etc. I don't like artificial limitations so I'm still curious about rooting, what would you recommend to first do after rooting (Wi-Fi router, Titanium Backup, Avast advanced anti-theft options etc)?
I don't see why I can't use Wi-Fi router functionality on rare occasion with my data allotment & noticed T-Mobile blocked this when trying FoxFi so how difficult is this to set up following root on SGH-T889 ?
Recommendations for Wi-Fi router ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.android.wifi.tether ? ), Titanium Backup, Avast root anti-theft options etc?
- Thnx
* Refs:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1960784
http://www.androidayos.com/2013/01/17/root-t-mobile-galaxy-note2-t889uvall4-4-1-1-jelly-bean/ ?
If you've rooted and not updated yet I found the root saving feature in SuperSU Pro saved my root across the OTA update. I belive I've read from others that OTA rootkeeper also worked for them.
Baenwort said:
If you've rooted and not updated yet I found the root saving feature in SuperSU Pro saved my root across the OTA update. I belive I've read from others that OTA rootkeeper also worked for them.
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Can anyone confirm any way to save root from ExynosAbuse APK v1.40 with T889UVALL4 update?
-Thnx
SMARTPHONEPC said:
Can anyone confirm any way to save root from ExynosAbuse APK v1.40 with T889UVALL4 update?
-Thnx
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I'm trying to find out the same thing while keeping the phone status as normal. But from what i have been able to figure is that the only way to do this is by rooting using Mobile Odin. So really you are re- rooting the phone. It seems that you cannot maintain root if you used the exploit abuse because the update is what fixes the problem that enabled you to root by means of this method. Please correct me if I am wrong because I have been holding off from updating until I am sure of what I can do. as you can probably tell I don't want to go through the root process again and chance messing up anything that is already working flawlessly
Edit: I should clarify I am talking about updating via this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560 using the info from around post 205 and on
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Just use ota rootkeeper and do the ota. The exploit is simply the vector which got root installed the first time. Rootkeeper is the easiest way to reestablish root after ota.
Even if there is an issue, being root back is ridiculously easy on this device.
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Coug76 said:
Just use ota rootkeeper and do the ota. The exploit is simply the vector which got root installed the first time. Rootkeeper is the easiest way to reestablish root after ota.
Even if there is an issue, being root back is ridiculously easy on this device.
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
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Oh okay thanks. Would you happen to know if the device status would remain normal? I need that in order to be able to continue to use the Allshare dongle
GMAN1722 said:
I'm trying to find out the same thing while keeping the phone status as normal. But from what i have been able to figure is that the only way to do this is by rooting using Mobile Odin. So really you are re- rooting the phone. It seems that you cannot maintain root if you used the exploit abuse because the update is what fixes the problem that enabled you to root by means of this method. Please correct me if I am wrong because I have been holding off from updating until I am sure of what I can do. as you can probably tell I don't want to go through the root process again and chance messing up anything that is already working flawlessly
Edit: I should clarify I am talking about updating via this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560 using the info from around post 205 and on
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We definitely would not be able to use the ExynosAbuse APK v1.40 after the T889UVALL4 update as it patches the exploit the apk uses but posters seem to be indicating that if done before then root could possibly be kept via https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper , anyone confirm scenario or suggest next best alternative? - Thnx
SMARTPHONEPC said:
Can anyone confirm any way to save root from ExynosAbuse APK v1.40 with T889UVALL4 update?
-Thnx
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Yep, works fine using OTA rootkeeper.
GMAN1722 said:
Oh okay thanks. Would you happen to know if the device status would remain normal? I need that in order to be able to continue to use the Allshare dongle
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Mine still shows normal.
kozmo21 said:
Yep, works fine using OTA rootkeeper.
Mine still shows normal.
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You da man kozmo21..
So step1: Download ExynosAbuse APK v1.40 & run if haven't already.
Step2: Download-run https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper
Step 3: Install OTA T889UVALL4
Step 4: Run https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper again to restore root backup?
That easy? - Thnx
SMARTPHONEPC said:
You da man kozmo21..
So step1: Download ExynosAbuse APK v1.40 & run if haven't already.
Step2: Download-run https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper
Step 3: Install OTA T889UVALL4
Step 4: Run https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper again to restore root backup?
That easy? - Thnx
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Yep, that's it. As long as you use rootkeeper to make a backup of root, you're good. I did another reboot after restoring root, not sure it was necessary, but figured it couldn't hurt.
Don't think it works if you try to use kies to update, has to be a OTA download. I just got my OTA notification about an hour ago, so just wait if you haven't got it yet.
kozmo21 said:
Yep, that's it. As long as you use rootkeeper to make a backup of root, you're good. I did another reboot after restoring root, not sure it was necessary, but figured it couldn't hurt.
Don't think it works if you try to use kies to update, has to be a OTA download. I just got my OTA notification about an hour ago, so just wait if you haven't got it yet.
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Thanks kozmo21, just to be clear did you need to unroot with the apk after backup with OTA rootkeeper & before the OTA update (I do have the OTA download notification in my tray)?
Also any recommendations for Wi-Fi router ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.android.wifi.tether ) or will T-Mobile still block it? - Thnx
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Oh okay thanks. Would you happen to know if the device status would remain normal? I need that in order to be able to continue to use the Allshare dongle
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It did for me. I initially rooted using mrRobinson's root66 for the initial firmware. Rootkeeper worked great with both uvalk8 and uvall4. YMMV
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I havent updated either and want to root before updating. Also not sure if I'm going to keep the phone so for the sake of returning, will rooting via apk change my Device Status to Modified? Someone mentioned theirs didnt change but need more confirmation. TIA.
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aznmode said:
I havent updated either and want to root before updating. Also not sure if I'm going to keep the phone so for the sake of returning, will rooting via apk change my Device Status to Modified? Someone mentioned theirs didnt change but need more confirmation. TIA.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
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Reportedly the device status will be normal not modified, I'll further confirm when I do it. Why are you thinking about returning the handset & how do you like the ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T (how limited does it feel compared to full pc-can you install Ubuntu or WIn8 on it)?
SMARTPHONEPC said:
Thanks kozmo21, just to be clear did you need to unroot with the apk after backup with OTA rootkeeper & before the OTA update (I do have the OTA download notification in my tray)?
Also any recommendations for Wi-Fi router ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.android.wifi.tether ) or will T-Mobile still block it? - Thnx
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No, did not need to unroot to take the update.
Don't use wifi router, so can't help there... sorry.
Btw, just checked my status again for aznmode... still shows normal in Device status.
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kozmo21 said:
No, did not need to unroot to take the update.
Don't use wifi router, so can't help there... sorry.
Btw, just checked my status again for aznmode... still shows normal in Device status.
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Thank you sir for the reconfirmation.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
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Reportedly the device status will be normal not modified, I'll further confirm when I do it. Why are you thinking about returning the handset & how do you like the ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T (how limited does it feel compared to full pc-can you install Ubuntu or WIn8 on it)?
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Thanks you as well. The reason I'm thinking of returning it is the size. I was aware it's not a one handed device but playing with it at the store it felt fine till I got around to really using it now that I have it. I feel like I'm fighting to hold on to it even when I have to pick it up off a table. But really love the speed of it compared to my s3.
Asus tf700t is another story. No way you can deal with it stock. You have to run custom rom and perhaps do the data2sd mod to eliminate some of the IO issue. If smoothness is what you're looking for, its not there yet. Transition in opening apps is choppy still. Swiping between home screens and app drawer not so much. IO issue still exist at time even with the data2sd mod. The only thing making me hold on to it is the keyboard dock. Cant live without the dock and its features. But really I just use it now as a replacement laptop so I'm ok with it. There's a Ubuntu beta for the tf700t but not really interested and windows 8 is probably impossible on it but Id rather sell it and get a win 8 rather than rely on a port but win8 is so limited right now that I dont wanna bother with it. But If you dont need the dock go for the Nexus 10 (I'm testing that as well). Otherwise wait for what asus comes up with or maybe the new sony z tablet. PM me if you have any other questions so we dont clog up the thread =).
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
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Ok I just did the apk and am now rooted. I didn't patch the exploit yet however. Device status still "Normal".
Going to DL the OTA rootkeeper to obtain root after I do the OTA. I assume I can still unroot using the ExynosAbuse app once I do the OTA?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
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Ok I just did the apk and am now rooted. I didn't patch the exploit yet however. Device status still "Normal".
Going to DL the OTA rootkeeper to obtain root after I do the OTA. I assume I can still unroot using the ExynosAbuse app once I do the OTA?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
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If you need to unroot, just go to SuperSU > settings > Full unroot.
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37026912&postcount=10 for order of steps
Device status should remain normal as long as you don't use the apk to patch the exploit (only use the apk to root then back up root with OTA rootkeeper then install OTA update which will patch the Exynos exploit that the apk used to root & rerun OTA rootkeeper to restore root).
I can not confirm that you can still unroot using the ExynosAbuse apk after OTA as I will not likely do it until tomorrow (hopefully I can get a reply to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2113053 by then). Anyone confirm this?
Regarding size, I do consider it a one-handed device but I wear large size gloves, I do find the following helpful & may make it easier for you to handle:
I use this Seidio kickstand case & often also use the following: http://www.amazon.com/StickStand-wedgi-Smartphone-Kickstand-Navigation/dp/B004EVFO1G & at times http://www.amazon.com/CellHandle-Positive-Control-Your-Phone/dp/B0073G6OM2 on the Seidio kickstand case with Go Launcher. I'll PM you when I get a chance regarding tablets.
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Thank you sir for the reconfirmation.
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Thanks you as well. The reason I'm thinking of returning it is the size. I was aware it's not a one handed device but playing with it at the store it felt fine till I got around to really using it now that I have it. I feel like I'm fighting to hold on to it even when I have to pick it up off a table. But really love the speed of it compared to my s3.
Asus tf700t is another story. No way you can deal with it stock. You have to run custom rom and perhaps do the data2sd mod to eliminate some of the IO issue. If smoothness is what you're looking for, its not there yet. Transition in opening apps is choppy still. Swiping between home screens and app drawer not so much. IO issue still exist at time even with the data2sd mod. The only thing making me hold on to it is the keyboard dock. Cant live without the dock and its features. But really I just use it now as a replacement laptop so I'm ok with it. There's a Ubuntu beta for the tf700t but not really interested and windows 8 is probably impossible on it but Id rather sell it and get a win 8 rather than rely on a port but win8 is so limited right now that I dont wanna bother with it. But If you dont need the dock go for the Nexus 10 (I'm testing that as well). Otherwise wait for what asus comes up with or maybe the new sony z tablet. PM me if you have any other questions so we dont clog up the thread =).
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
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Ok I just did the apk and am now rooted. I didn't patch the exploit yet however. Device status still "Normal".
Going to DL the OTA rootkeeper to obtain root after I do the OTA. I assume I can still unroot using the ExynosAbuse app once I do the OTA?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
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If you need to unroot, just go to SuperSU > settings > Full unroot.
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Good to read confirmation that full unroot is still an option in this scenario.
So is this procedure the only way to root this handset wirelessly ATM (it seems the easiest while also correcting the Exynos exploit)? - Thnx
SMARTPHONEPC said:
Good to read confirmation that full unroot is still an option in this scenario.
So is this procedure the only way to root this handset wirelessly ATM (it seems the easiest while also correcting the Exynos exploit)? - Thnx
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Yep, only way without using Odin. Couldn't be any easier to root... no computer needed.
I think i saw someone post this method before, but can't find it. So i post root method. Currently this method work on the latest Canadian OG firmware (Both E971 and E973). i did not make this method, i just find it from a chinese web. Here is the link
http://bbs.gfan.com/android-5698914-1-1.html
Here is the instruction.
1. Unzip the zip file
2. turn on usb debug and plug in the cable to pc
3. double click the root.bat
4. unplug the cable.
5. Turn off the usb debug
6. turn on the usb debug
7. plug in the cable.
8. Press enter until it root.
9. Done.
So this work for the E973 on latest stock firmware...? e973H ..?
Be careful, this root is for "[Tutorial] F180 the series 4.1Root method"
That's the title of the other forums.. So this might not WORK!
Yes I tried on my e973 and it work
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I can confirm it works on my Rogers E971
it's great.it works indeed.
was repost before but renamed after ,you may find it on the thread finally!
credits:
[email protected]
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Opacac said:
I can confirm it works on my Rogers E971
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Do you, or anyone, know if freegee will work on latest firmware if rooted using this method?
Thanks
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Do you, or anyone, know if freegee will work on latest firmware if rooted using this method?
Thanks
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I just tried FreeGee and its a no go.
I want to root this thing soooo bad!! But I want to have a backup of the official JB update, and I don't want something to prevent me from installing it via OTA. I'm curious to see what lg will do with jb. I'm really liking the stock ICS experience on this phone, and I think they'll just kill it (in a good way) with jb!
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athris said:
I think i saw someone post this method before, but can't find it. So i post root method. Currently this method work on the latest Canadian OG firmware (Both E971 and E973). i did not make this method, i just find it from a chinese web. Here is the link
http://bbs.gfan.com/android-5698914-1-1.html
Here is the instruction.
1. Unzip the zip file
2. turn on usb debug and plug in the cable to pc
3. double click the root.bat
4. unplug the cable.
5. Turn off the usb debug
6. turn on the usb debug
7. plug in the cable.
8. Press enter until it root.
9. Done.
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I really would have posted this much sooner, however, this particular method was being kept secret with the intention of the exploit still being available upon US Jelly Bean release. Since this has been outed, and is now public, i will share a more proper script of the same method. I actually kept the adb shell id command, as it is pretty useful for this operation.
Main differences in my script is that you don't need to ever disconnect your phone.
1. Unzip the zip file
2. Make sure USB Debugging is on, and your are in Charge only Mode
3. Run the CurrentRoot.bat, wait for the prompt
4. Change to MTP mode.
5. Wait for your computer to ask how to view files.
6. Press enter in the CMD prompt to continue.
7. Done.
This is a fully working method for the most current US/Canadian releases, and Jelly Bean releases. BTW, the current release does not install busybox correctly, includes SuperuserPro.apk (which I'm sure wasn't purchased by everyone downloading this). Also I have updated it to the latest busybox, su binary's, and Superuser.apk available.
hi, is there any way to unroot it? thks
A Million Thanks!
fiddy619 said:
I really would have posted this much sooner, however, this particular method was being kept secret with the intention of the exploit still being available upon US Jelly Bean release. Since this has been outed, and is now public, i will share a more proper script of the same method. I actually kept the adb shell id command, as it is pretty useful for this operation.
Main differences in my script is that you don't need to ever disconnect your phone.
1. Unzip the zip file
2. Make sure USB Debugging is on, and your are in Charge only Mode
3. Run the CurrentRoot.bat, wait for the prompt
4. Change to MTP mode.
5. Wait for your computer to ask how to view files.
6. Press enter in the CMD prompt to continue.
7. Done.
This is a fully working method for the most current US/Canadian releases, and Jelly Bean releases. BTW, the current release does not install busybox correctly, includes SuperuserPro.apk (which I'm sure wasn't purchased by everyone downloading this). Also I have updated it to the latest busybox, su binary's, and Superuser.apk available.
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I can't thank you enough.... I got my Optimus G in Dec. and I immediately found root method and was completely content with my new phone. Then came the dreaded OTA update that I knew would remove root. I avoided the update with determination. I shouldn't have let my goofy sister touch my phone... After our got it back from her I realized I wasn't receiving the update reminders. I panicked, checked root, root was lost! :crying: I began searching everywhere only to find that there was no root for zv9....For weeks it was the same. Then yesterday I found your method, fired up my laptop and within 5 minutes my LGOG ZV9 on Sprint was rooted again! Thanks again. I can't tell you how much I rely on my free wifi tether.
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I re-rooted my LGOG after the OTA update to ZV9 robbed me of my original root. It only took about five minutes and worked flawlessly. Well tonight I tried to root my girlfriends phone (also a LGOG running ZV9 on the Sprint network) and although it ran through the process just as mine did, as well as stated root was successful, when I run root check to confirm it comes back negative. What am I doing wrong? Any ideas? Thanks
How do you unroot?
fiddy619 said:
I really would have posted this much sooner, however, this particular method was being kept secret with the intention of the exploit still being available upon US Jelly Bean release. Since this has been outed, and is now public, i will share a more proper script of the same method. I actually kept the adb shell id command, as it is pretty useful for this operation.
Main differences in my script is that you don't need to ever disconnect your phone.
1. Unzip the zip file
2. Make sure USB Debugging is on, and your are in Charge only Mode
3. Run the CurrentRoot.bat, wait for the prompt
4. Change to MTP mode.
5. Wait for your computer to ask how to view files.
6. Press enter in the CMD prompt to continue.
7. Done.
This is a fully working method for the most current US/Canadian releases, and Jelly Bean releases. BTW, the current release does not install busybox correctly, includes SuperuserPro.apk (which I'm sure wasn't purchased by everyone downloading this). Also I have updated it to the latest busybox, su binary's, and Superuser.apk available.
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Every time I run CurrentRoot.bat I receive the error " 'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" after every step.
Im on Telus running E97310g
confirmed working on LG E975 Singapore version
Afraid LG did something, cant get it to root.
I have an E975 with 4.1.2, software version E97510a-525-05.
I won it in LGs test pilot contest so not sure if its something they did to this or if they plugged the hole completely for the future also.
The guy I spoke to said something about them being flashed as we spoke, and it looked like the phone could have been taken from the box.
Should I wait and hope they send a update after the contest is over or can I use a KDZ and if so, what KDZ can I use to maintain same radio bands?
EDIT: Tried the LG sMobile Support tool and it said it found an update. So now its downloading that *holds thumbs*
EDIT2: Updated to E97510B and still no go, guess they did something to the euro version...
cant root
hi, i tried the CurrentRoot.bat and followed the instructions but couldn't root. it said phone now rooted and restarted the phone but there was no superuser after that
i saved a screenshot of it incase anyone can figure out whats wrong. just got the phone yesterday.... Best phone i've ever used.(from starhub singapore if it helps)
i think its because of the uid and gid not being zero. any ideas??
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root
keltai said:
hi, is there any way to unroot it? thks
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does NOT work on all E975 OG, mine didn't root
Awesome! Worked perfect on my E975 10b - europe edition :good:
No root for my E750 v10D. Instead since my root atempt can't get iGO Primo 2.0 to work again. The phone closes apk with no error message. I have been trying diferent versions, factory reset still no luck.
How can I reflash firmware again since LG support tool says I have the latest version?
L.E. Done with the reflash and iGO primo works again...
Did you OVER THE AIR =O.T.A. update YOU CAN still Root/RECOVERY BUT YOU MUST DOWN GRADE FIRST AS OF MAY 2013
This works on all Canadian variants of the lg optimus g 2600 lte phones.
If you root you can not OTA update.
If you root and flash to any version of jellybean OTA= over the air update is no longer needed.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU ERASE YOU FAMILY HISTORY OR REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE GENE-POOL
I did not develop or create this i just merged it so it would work.
USB debugging must be turned on found in settings then development check-mark USB debugging then plug in you phone LG drivers must be installed found here http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?3p6u1bq776bdbzi
If you have issues with getting in to recovery i did try QUICKBOOT found here http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?g4g37gwd6y99urb or download from Google play
1. Download: lg e971.zip http://d-h.st/HsU
2. Extract it
:cyclops:Update not tested i have added the files to e971.zip or download the the ZV9-ZVB-Universal-Root Posted by fiddy619 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181103
ZV9-ZVB-Universal-Root Update run CurrentRoot.bat first if it works go to freegee.bat then continue to step 8.
3. Run: RunMe.bat ignore restore instructions skip with back button
4. Run: Root.bat
5. Download busybox from the market and install it then run it
6. Transfer: cwm6027touch_v14.4.6_geebus.zip in the found LG e971 folder to your internal SD-card not in a folder in main directory.
7. Run: Freegee.bat once complete you are now ROOTED with CUSTOM RECOVERY
NOTE: This CUSTOM RECOVERY DOSE NOT WORK WELL AT ALL continuing with next step to update the custom recovery.
NOTE: To enter custom recovery shut phone off then press vol up+down+power at the same time you will see fastboot hit vol down twice you won't see anything happen on the fastboot screen hit power it will reboot to custom recovery.
8. Install zip from internal SD-card look for cwm6027touch_v14.4.6_geebus.zip in your main directory then flash it.
Now you can flash ANY Stock 4.1.2 ROM OR 4.01 ROM
Recommendation for Rogers use this Stock 4.1.2 Jelly Bean LG-E973/1/5/0 Canada / At&t / Int'l Edition found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2127346 Thank houstonn for this if you want to donate http://forum.xda-developers.com/donatetome.php?u=4852479
:cyclops:UPDATE: CM10 based roms will boot loop or just not boot due to a partition issue you must downgrade to shipped revision d not e kdz then full root/boot loader unlock then flash what you want. :cyclops:
FYI I bricked my phone once then restored it just to get this done.
After 10 hrs of playing around with all i could find in the forums i found this to work.
I have repeated these steps on 3 more phones for other owners and it works great.
Now i have no bloatware removed LG-Ui removed LG Email and Google Mail using enhanced email for faster push intervals Full nova launcher custom kernel and pimped with pimp my ROM for added tweaks and flashed g-now
IF YOU BRICKED OR WISH TO RESTORE OR DOWNGRADE
:cyclops:NEEDED FOR ANY CM10-ASOP/AOKP ROMS
E97110D_00.KDZ downgrade here http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?rhe7im3hbznow5t
:cyclops:NEEDED FOR ANY JELLY 4.1.2 ROMS
E97110E_00.KDZ O.T.A. update here http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?rkyevf6rrmypdwr
Put your Optimus G into Download Mode by switching it off, attaching the usb cable to the phone, holding both the up and down volume buttons at the same time and lastly inserting the usb cable into the computer; wait for the drivers to finish loading if doing it for the first time.
Run KDZ_FW_UPD.exe. Use the settings below
Type: 3GQCT
Phone Mode: CS_Emergency
Navigate to the folder which you have saved the downloaded KDZ file
Click Launch Software Update and wait for the flash process to finish
Your phone will restart itself when complete
If you get stuck on the lg logo perform a factory reset volume down power at the same time release power at logo hold volume until you see factory reset then power twice
This proses is the same for downgrade E97110D_00.kdz is the downgrade file and is necessary to flash and run any CM10 based rom because of partition settings and if you downgrade root and fregee is all that you need and i recommend the downgrade its more compatible with custom roms
NONE OF THE SOFTWARE USED IS MINE AND FOR THOSE WHO CREATED IT I THANK-YOU FOR YOU CONTINUED WORK AND DEDICATION if you know who they are and this helped donate to them not to me THANK-YOU
I AM AM JUST A TESTER TRYING IT ALL UNTIL I GET WHAT I WANT FROM MY DEVICE
Screen shots of what i have now below :good:
My 2 Cents= "If you asked for free advice and got what you paid for ? don't complain."
1st. Never upload something to dropbox if you want to distribute on public. It will rape your bandwidth allocation and you will get a warning and your dropbox public download will be cutted.
2nd. You didnt need to include your own backup file. Freegee will do the backup anyway and this might be confusing to the user if it says it failed but still have the backup done. This will also decrease significantly the size of the archive.
3rd. There is no developement done here. it's simply a re-zip of multiple package already found in this forum.
thanks for the info on drop box
and i did not claim it was anything i created or developed other than a workaround and the back up is from the developer of freegee and has been removed.
Wow
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chadouming said:
1st. Never upload something to dropbox if you want to distribute on public. It will rape your bandwidth allocation and you will get a warning and your dropbox public download will be cutted.
2nd. You didnt need to include your own backup file. Freegee will do the backup anyway and this might be confusing to the user if it says it failed but still have the backup done. This will also decrease significantly the size of the archive.
3rd. There is no developement done here. it's simply a re-zip of multiple package already found in this forum.
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Thank you I was so busy trying to make my post politically correct I didn't notice and your right, if your going to criticize information use real words lol :cyclops:
Way to serious here.
Really want to cheese some one off pm them a question I almost got band twice.
To all of the developers without testers what do you have.
We trust them with the device we spent hundreds of dollars on and donate to the cause and get flack for a dumb question.
I was told the only dumb question is the one you didn't ask.
trincisor said:
1. Cutted is not a word
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development not developement see
I was almost accused of plagiarism once.:angel:
trincisor said:
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1. Cutted is a word. I think you meant cutted is not a defined word.
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kentek said:
Thank you I was so busy trying to make my post politically correct I didn't notice and your right, if your going to criticize information use real words lol :cyclops:
Way to serious here.
Really want to cheese some one off pm them a question I almost got band twice.
To all of the developers without testers what do you have.
We trust them with the device we spent hundreds of dollars on and donate to the cause and get flack for a dumb question.
I was told the only dumb question is the one you didn't ask.
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I appreciate the info, and am glad you posted it all in one place.
Thanks!
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ATRIXXIRTA said:
I appreciate the info, and am glad you posted it all in one place.
Thanks!
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Happy to report that I am rooted thanks to the info provided here!!
I am currently running an unlocked E971(Rogers) on the bell(E973) network.
Software Version: E97110e (latest 4.0.4 firmware for E971)
Thanks for the Thread!
THIS THREAD NEEDS MORE ATTENTION!!!!
QUICK AND EASY ALL IN ONE ROOT AND BOOTLOADER UNLOCK WITHOUT A NEED TO DOWNGRADE SOFTWARE, OR DO ANY KDZ WORK OF ANY KIND! (something I still am unsure how to do)
Thanks a TON kentek. I put off rooting this phone and unlocking the booloader because of all the software downgrading and different soft brick possibilities with OTA's and other things. This made things SUUUUUPER easy.
It almost scary how easy it was, lol. I think you should include a little bit more information in the OP however. Things like "USB debugging" must be turned on. Even instructions on how to boot the phone into recovery. Personally I use quick boot. Maybe recommend people root first, then install QuickBoot before unlocking with freegee, as an easy way to get into the CWM that freegee installs. Then you can use quickboot to get into recovery and update it to sk8ers touch recovery (the BEST recovery ive ever used across numerous devices.)
Anyway..... Thanks again kentek, and hopefully more people who were having trouble, or like me, hesitant to do anything, will see this thread and have their freedom granted as quick and easy as I did.
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTT!!!!!!!
ATRIXXIRTA I took your advice and did just that thank you for the props.
? Hows the weather up there still no snow here.
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Ahhhh. Now THATS an OP! lol.
With the explanation so thorough now, nobody should have any issues. Just the more in-depth info about how freegee works. One of the things I was trying to find out was whether or not freegee replaced your recovery. Even the video on the freegee official thread doesn't explain ANYTHING. Just shows the guy booting into recovery, with no mention of the replacement cwm touch. You've pretty much made it fool proof now!
The weather here has been ridiculous. Its +12 one day, -10 the next. Its plague weather for sure, lol. Its funny, I'm literally on my way to Niagara right now as I type this. So I'll be passing through your neighborhood in about an hour, haha. I'll check out your weather as I pass through, lol.
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yes freegee injects the recovery i guess if i play with freegee a bit i could replace the one it has with the update i will check it out and post if its possible.
when your on the sky-way look right that me waving lol
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Saw ya. Waved back! Haha. What a ****ty grey day, lol
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To the OP, I wanted to thank you for posting all the information in an easy to follow manner. I can confirm that I am now rooted even though I had applied the latest OTA update from rogers prior attempting this method. Only tricky part was getting into recovery mode.. it should be "Hold the Volume UP & power buttons at the same time."
So will using this method to root and unlock bootloader cause me to lose the OTA function?
I'm on Rogers e971 with latest OTA update. I would like root so i can get back to using Titanium, but i'm not sure if i want to sacrifice my ability to run future OTA updates.
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So will using this method to root and unlock bootloader cause me to lose the OTA function?
I'm on Rogers e971 with latest OTA update. I would like root so i can get back to using Titanium, but i'm not sure if i want to sacrifice my ability to run future OTA updates.
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You still gets OTA with root. You can't update only if your bootloader is unlocked.
LG Optimus G E971
Elisha said:
You still gets OTA with root. You can't update only if your bootloader is unlocked.
LG Optimus G E971
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Can we relock the bootlader and accept an update if we wanted to? Assuming we were OK with the possibility that a new root method might not come
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DaMeatMan said:
So will using this method to root and unlock bootloader cause me to lose the OTA function?
I'm on Rogers e971 with latest OTA update. I would like root so i can get back to using Titanium, but i'm not sure if i want to sacrifice my ability to run future OTA updates.
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As soon as official updates are released, there's always a flashable .zip released within a week. Hell, were flashing the official update based on the Korean version of the software AND hardware, which are both slightly different. I wouldn't worry too much about ota's, lol.
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All righty. Here it is. It's 5.0.2 and it contains the Stagefright fix as well as who knows what else. Standard warning: you probably have to be bone stock ZVG to apply this. If you are rooted, this will probably break root, if it would even install at all. I could also be completely wrong. Have fun.
Download ZVH update.zip
Updates don't install on top of root. If rooted, reflash ZVE tot, upgrade, then redo LG One Click Root.
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I tried restoring my stock recovery with Autorec and using the unroot feature in SuperUser but was still unable to flash the update.
I WAS able to get the ZVH update.You can root the ZVH update, use the LS980 Autorec app to flash TWRP and flash the hotspot mod too. I tot'ed back to ZVE and let my Sprint G2 activated on Boost go through the update process. Once i was on ZVH i did the above mentioned. It took a little time and some reading but my G2 is up and running like a champ.
I have root and can't update ZVH using TWRP. Can sameone explane step by step how would be possible ?
@wetbiker7
I've upgraded to ZVH, but I can't seem to root it. I've tried a couple of the LG_Root options and LG_One_Cick_Root_by_avicohh.exe but none are working.
Any ideas?
chuddler said:
@wetbiker7
I've upgraded to ZVH, but I can't seem to root it. I've tried a couple of the LG_Root options and LG_One_Cick_Root_by_avicohh.exe but none are working.
Any ideas?
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I'm at work right now. I'll shoot you everything you need via PM later today.
@wetbiker7
Thanks!
wetbiker7 said:
I'm at work right now. I'll shoot you everything you need via PM later today.
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If you could also share your experience/method here as well for others to see so they can avoid issues. That would be great. As for the update I see no changes with the GPS unfortunately.
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chuddler said:
@wetbiker7
Thanks!
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No worries. Just click that Thanks tab.
EROMITLAB said:
If you could also share your experience/method here as well for others to see so they can avoid issues. That would be great. As for the update I see no changes with the GPS unfortunately.
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Not sure what's going on with your GPS. I haven't had any issues.
OK. I'm working on something that'll get you guys hooked up. It'll be posted soon.
OK........ This is for the Sprint/Boost LS980. This info will allow you to root the ZVH firmware update. I have used this method on both Windows 7 and 10.
READ EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU BEGIN!!! I WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR DEVICE. THESE ARE THE STEPS I USED AND THEY WORKED PERFECTLY FOR ME.
You will need ADB installed on your pc. Here's an easy way to install if you don't already have ADB and Fastboot installed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Thanks to @Snoop05
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Maker sure you have a decent charge on your phone. I recommend 75% or more just to be safe. The entire process should not take near that but I always make sure I have enough juice in case I run into any issues.
This is only if you are rooted or your LS980 will not install the ZVH update OTA.
You will need to TOT back to an earlier build. I chose ZVE.
This thread tells you how to do it. Make sure you scroll down to the 2nd tutorial. It's the one for Sprint.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
Thanks to @hyelton
Just follow the instructions and it will take you back to the ZVE firmware. Once you've reverted back to ZVE, let your phone update. It will take you through 2 firmware updates, ZVG and then ZVH.
NOTE 1: I downloaded the DLL file found in the Sprint folder. I had to use it instead of the Megalock DLL. Megalock gave me an error. The DLL in the Sprint folder worked perfectly so make sure you use it in place of Megalock when following the instructions.
NOTE 2: Once your phone is in Download Mode and you plug it into your pc there is a VERY good chance that it will start updating the drivers. LET IT!! It may take awhile so just be patient. Once it has completed, you can begin the process of flashing the older firmware.
NOTE 3: The tutorial states "99% of the time FlashTool will FAIL after 85% anything after 85% is just your phone rebooting so your safe". Personally, mine completed without getting stuck.
NOTE4: If you have trouble with Data, do a PRL update and a PROFILE update.
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OK....... once you've taken all the OTA updates and you are on the ZVH firmware you can begin the rooting process.
I have uploaded a zip with a tutorial on rooting the LS980. Make sure you unzip the entire zip file and open the README 1st!
I looked at several methods before rooting my device and cannot remember the original author of the tutorial included in the rooting process and files. I take no credit for this tutorial. If I could remember the author I would most definitely give him the credit deserved.
LG Root-
http://www.mediafire.com/download/or13cg94acgsx1a/LG_Root.zip
LS980 AutoRec apk-
This will flash TWRP on your device. It will also make a backup of your stock recovery. Just extract, place the apk on your device and install. .
http://www.mediafire.com/download/cb029lt87l7za6a/LS980AutoRec+apk.zip
One last thing......... I also have the HotSpotMod working on my LS980. The ZVG zip in the thread will work for ZVH also. I had trouble with the mod alone so I tried using the WiFi Tether Router app found on Google Play after flashing the mod. I was able to get the hotspot working with the app. If you decide to flash the HotSpotMod, try it 1st. It may work for you. If not, use the app mentioned above and it'll work.
HotSpotMod-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2584775
Thanks to @Ascertion
EDIT: ADDED THE LS980 AUTOREC apk. You'll need it to flash TWRP.
One more thing. As far as I know, none of the custom ROMs have the ZVH patch for stagefright. If you flash one of those builds, as I understand it, you will lose the stagefright patch. Just wanted to make sure that info is known.
EDIT 2:
Please read this before proceeding. Some members have experienced an issue with the send command. Spawn found a fix that has worked for several users. Please be sure to click the THANKS tab on this post. :thumbup:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64190389
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OK........ This is for the Sprint/Boost LS980. This info will allow you to root the ZVH firmware update. I have used this method on both Windows 7 and ...
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@wetbiker7, This is the same method I've used several time to get root on zvh. It hasn't worked yet.
For some reason when I run the last "sh" command, the cmd window gives me no feedback and just sits there.
I've left it running for 30 mins before pulling my phone and restarting it.
I'm using the correct "diag" port so I don't understand what the problem is.
Any ideas as to what's going on?
Thanks!
chuddler said:
@wetbiker7, This is the same method I've used several time to get root on zvh. It hasn't worked yet.
For some reason when I run the last "sh" command, the cmd window gives me no feedback and just sits there.
I've left it running for 30 mins before pulling my phone and restarting it.
I'm using the correct "diag" port so I don't understand what the problem is.
Any ideas as to what's going on?
Thanks!
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Are you running Windows 8 by chance? A buddy of mine couldn't get it to work on 8. Even if your not running Windows 8, try it on another computer.
Edit : I'll run through the process tomorrow and see if I can get it figured out for you.
chuddler said:
@wetbiker7, This is the same method I've used several time to get root on zvh. It hasn't worked yet.
For some reason when I run the last "sh" command, the cmd window gives me no feedback and just sits there.
I've left it running for 30 mins before pulling my phone and restarting it.
I'm using the correct "diag" port so I don't understand what the problem is.
Any ideas as to what's going on?
Thanks!
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Did you enable USB debugging in the developer section on your phone settings?
Did your pc update drivers when you had put the phone in download mode and connect it to the pc? It should have.
Are you running Windows 8 by chance? A buddy of mine couldn't root his on 8. I've tried it on both 7 and 10.
Also, I had to unplug my phone and plug it into the pc again to get the pc to recognize it.
About ZVI update
Here http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list?types=ALL&search=ls980 i've finded ZVI zip. But I've think this is the only source code?! Does anybody receive ZVI OTA update?
its odd everything seems to work until I reach the Send_Command.exe \\.\COM4 part
my COM is COM41 so I did COM41 instead idk if that breaks the process but basically when I run the SH command it just hangs Download Mode seems to be where most of my recent Rooting Attempts fail any ideas what would cause it to hang on running the lg_root.sh?
(update) oddly had to type ENTER rerun the send command then rerun the script now im rooted it looks like IDK why but thats an odd turn of events maybe this will help someone else ^_^
I'm already running ZVH and just got another firmware update notification today. Has to be another security update since it's only 231mbs. What sux is I'll have to TOT back again if I decide to take it.
Anyone else get the update yet?
wetbiker7 said:
I'm already running ZVH and just got another firmware update notification today. Has to be another security update since it's only 231mbs. What sux is I'll have to TOT back again if I decide to take it.
Anyone else get the update yet?
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Yeah it showed up on my phone today. Not looking forward to TOTing either.
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Changelog ?
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Got ZVI 2 days ago
wyelkins said:
Got ZVI 2 days ago
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I'm going to stick with ZVH. It's got the stagefright fix plus it can be rooted and has the hotspot mod. ZVI can't be rooted yet plus the changes made by the ZVI update, according to the info I've read, aren't worth losing root over.
Also, I may play around with CyanogenMod a little more. 12.1 runs great and progress is being made on 13.
My G4 was running 11A (rooted) and I wanted to upgrade to 13B
So follow this steps and you will be able to upgrade.
First make sure your phone is recognized by your PC.
Step 1. Download the 13B KDZ (Full stock image not the rooted) from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/vs986-rooteddebloated-t3256814 (Edit 2 on big red fonts)
Step 2. Download LG Flash Tool from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/guide-lg-g4-stock-firmware-to-stock-kdz-t3107848
Step 3. Put the phone in download mode.
Step 4. Launch LG Flash tool select the VS98613B_00_ARB02.kdz file you downloaded on step #1.
Step 5. choose CSE Flash, on the pop up window choose start, then click OK and let the phone alone.
You can get some weird popup window that the server is not responding, let that alone. After the progress bar on LG Flash tool finished to 100% the phone will reboot itself and you will be on the Verizon setup screen, if you don't have a verizon sim, then it's going to pop up something saying that it doesn't have a verizon sim or something like that, just ignore and setup the phone using WiFi connection. And thats all. Now you will be on 13B.
DISCLAIMER: this process is done under your responsibility.
Ok in case another newbie wants to do the upgrade, those are the steps. I did it using CSE Flash.
CyberManiaK said:
Ok in case another newbie wants to do the upgrade, those are the steps. I did it using CSE Flash.
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Did you have to go back to stock? My phone is currently rooted on 11a. Do I need to be unrooted?
strain15 said:
Did you have to go back to stock? My phone is currently rooted on 11a. Do I need to be unrooted?
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Well mine was rooted also on 11a, so I just flashed the stock 13b and voila, everything was fresh.
So, no you don't need to unroot, you can flash the 13b over your current rooted 11a
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Well mine was rooted also on 11a, so I just flashed the stock 13b and voila, everything was fresh.
So, no you don't need to unroot, you can flash the 13b over your current rooted 11a
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How did you root after you flashed stock 13b?
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How did you root after you flashed stock 13b?
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To root you need to read the whole post from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/vs986-rooteddebloated-t3256814 there you will find the rooted IMG file that you need.
I'll definitely take this thread's instructions as a shortcut to get the LG G4 up to firmware 13B and then root it. I rather start fresh with 13B rather than carry anything that may have gone wrong with firmware 10B when it was rooted. I also don't care about the vaporware 10B ROM hack.
ok, so it may be a dumb question, so forgive me in advance, I am currently on stock 13b, it is possible to flash the rooted kdz file to obtain root on 13b?
it sounds like it would be too easy and therefore....it might be
also would like to add that i have been following several threads since getting this phone, I appreciate all the hard work and knowledge you guys provide. :good:
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ok, so it may be a dumb question, so forgive me in advance, I am currently on stock 13b, it is possible to flash the rooted kdz file to obtain root on 13b?
it sounds like it would be too easy and therefore....it might be
also would like to add that i have been following several threads since getting this phone, I appreciate all the hard work and knowledge you guys provide. :good:
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You need to flash the rooted IMG file not the KDZ on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/vs986-rooteddebloated-t3256814 you can find the file needed and also the instructions. Read the whole post so you have everything clear before doing the process.
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thank you!
I saw that the sprint version has gotten marshmallow already, I am still debating weather I want to root now, or wait on verizon, which may take well into next year.
Step 3. Put the phone in download mode.
how do i do that?
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Step 3. Put the phone in download mode.
how do i do that?
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First make sure you have installed the drivers for your phone.
Then plug your usb cable to the PC (do not connect to the phone).
Turn off your phone.
Now while holding volume up plug the usb cable to the phone and you will get download mode.
Thx for the guide!!
Im just wondering though, what OS are you running?
I'm on Win 8.1 and am having trouble getting the LG flash tool to start the CSE flash. Ive used this tool before to flash back to stock and dont remember having any issues. But now I have to run the app as administrator and wait like 60 secs to get it to even start. I also noticed this in the LG Flash tool thread
WARNING: Windows 8 and 8.1 Are having Permission issues, I don`t use Windows 8 so Googleling would help for running the script that needs permission.
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Just wondering if maybe its my comp as it has been a lil screwy lately
EDIT: Nevermind, just had to wait another 60+ secs for the last screen to pop up. Im good now!
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Thx for the guide!!
Im just wondering though, what OS are you running?
I'm on Win 8.1 and am having trouble getting the LG flash tool to start the CSE flash. Ive used this tool before to flash back to stock and dont remember having any issues. But now I have to run the app as administrator and wait like 60 secs to get it to even start. I also noticed this in the LG Flash tool thread
Just wondering if maybe its my comp as it has been a lil screwy lately
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I did it using Win 10, and I start LG flash tool with admin rights.
Not sure if you saw my edit above, but I got everything working.
Anyways,I thought the img we were flashing was already rooted. So I guess its a bit more involved. So let's see if I got this straight.
After following instructions from this thread, all I have is a rootable (but not yet rooted) 13b img.
So the next step is to root it using the low effort root method with the below file
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087013417
But, if for whatever reason, I need to unroot, I need to make a backup of my current system image using this thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...ddebloated-t3256814/post64049726#post64049726
Is that correct?
JJT211 said:
Not sure if you saw my edit above, but I got everything working.
Anyways,I thought the img we were flashing was already rooted. So I guess its a bit more involved. So let's see if I got this straight.
After following instructions from this thread, all I have is a rootable (but not yet rooted) 13b img.
So the next step is to root it using the low effort root method with the below file
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087013417
But, if for whatever reason, I need to unroot, I need to make a backup of my current system image using this thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...ddebloated-t3256814/post64049726#post64049726
Is that correct?
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Yeah, you are right. :good:
I have another question if ya dont mind.
In the low effort root thread, there's an 11a img posted, not 13b img like Im currently on. What img file should I be using on 13b for root?
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I have another question if ya dont mind.
In the low effort root thread, there's an 11a img posted, not 13b img like Im currently on. What img file should I be using on 13b for root?
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sorry for the delay.. for root i just went thru this img http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/vs986-rooteddebloated-t3256814
it's already rooted and debloated.
CyberManiaK said:
My G4 was running 11A (rooted) and I wanted to upgrade to 13B
So follow this steps and you will be able to upgrade.
First make sure your phone is recognized by your PC.
Step 1. Download the 13B KDZ (Full stock image not the rooted) from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/vs986-rooteddebloated-t3256814 (Edit 2 on big red fonts)
Step 2. Download LG Flash Tool from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/guide-lg-g4-stock-firmware-to-stock-kdz-t3107848
Step 3. Put the phone in download mode.
Step 4. Launch LG Flash tool select the VS98613B_00_ARB02.kdz file you downloaded on step #1.
Step 5. choose CSE Flash, on the pop up window choose start, then click OK and let the phone alone.
You can get some weird popup window that the server is not responding, let that alone. After the progress bar on LG Flash tool finished to 100% the phone will reboot itself and you will be on the Verizon setup screen, if you don't have a verizon sim, then it's going to pop up something saying that it doesn't have a verizon sim or something like that, just ignore and setup the phone using WiFi connection. And thats all. Now you will be on 13B.
DISCLAIMER: this process is done under your responsibility.
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I can't seem to find the answer to this anywhere --
Is this the technical equivalent of taking the OTA for 13B?
In other words, am I also getting the updated baseband/radio/bootloader by using this KDZ (or whatever the LG equivalents of those things are)?
Or does this just put /system components of 13B on there?
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I can't seem to find the answer to this anywhere --
Is this the technical equivalent of taking the OTA for 13B?
In other words, am I also getting the updated baseband/radio/bootloader by using this KDZ (or whatever the LG equivalents of those things are)?
Or does this just put /system components of 13B on there?
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Hi, yeah this is the official verizon kdz it contains everthing you will get on the OTA.
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