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I want to root but want to be reassured I can unroot for warranty purposes.
In theory couldn't you just restore to factory settings?
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JWhipple said:
In theory couldn't you just restore to factory settings?
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Restoring factory settings does not remove root.
Just open terminal on your computer and type
Code:
adb shell
su
rm -r /system/app/Superuser.apk
rm -r /system/xbin/busybox
rm -r /system/bin/su
That'll remove the components that rooting installs.
*obviously to use adb shell you'll need the SDK installed
mmm easy
Ahh, easiest root/unroot makes me happy
Xyber3364 said:
Ahh, easiest root/unroot makes me happy
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Yeah, the Vibrant is ridiculously simple so far.
bahnburner said:
Just open terminal on your computer and type
Code:
adb shell
su
rm -r /system/app/Superuser.apk
rm -r /system/xbin/busybox
rm -r /system/bin/su
That'll remove the components that rooting installs.
*obviously to use adb shell you'll need the SDK installed
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could you just use the terminal on the phone ?
Yeah, I just don't like BetterTerminal. For some reason it always gives me hell, and it's the only terminal emulator that allows for an on screen keyboard.
To do this in terminal on the phone:
Code:
su
rm -r /system/app/Superuser.apk
rm -r /system/xbin/busybox
rm -r /system/bin/su
bahnburner said:
Yeah, I just don't like BetterTerminal. For some reason it always gives me hell, and it's the only terminal emulator that allows for an on screen keyboard.
To do this in terminal on the phone:
Code:
su
rm -r /system/app/Superuser.apk
rm -r /system/xbin/busybox
rm -r /system/bin/su
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actually you can use any terminal and just hold the menu button to pull up the keyboard... it worked for anything i needed on the mt3g seems to still work on the vibrant but havent tested in terminal so whoever tries it out let us know
bahnburner said:
Yeah, I just don't like BetterTerminal. For some reason it always gives me hell, and it's the only terminal emulator that allows for an on screen keyboard.
To do this in terminal on the phone:
Code:
su
rm -r /system/app/Superuser.apk
rm -r /system/xbin/busybox
rm -r /system/bin/su
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skater4690 said:
actually you can use any terminal and just hold the menu button to pull up the keyboard... it worked for anything i needed on the mt3g seems to still work on the vibrant but havent tested in terminal so whoever tries it out let us know
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Sweet, thanks guys. Im gonna root now. Even if the terminal on the Phone dont work, atleast I can install the drivers and go the adb route.. AWESOME..
skater4690 said:
actually you can use any terminal and just hold the menu button to pull up the keyboard... it worked for anything i needed on the mt3g seems to still work on the vibrant but havent tested in terminal so whoever tries it out let us know
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Wouldn't hard resetting put those back even after deleting?
ok my phone is having hardware issues home key and search buttons are not working so i have to return my phone problem is that im rooted. i just downloaded terminal emulator and am trying to put that code in but its not working any advice
mx4life921 said:
ok my phone is having hardware issues home key and search buttons are not working so i have to return my phone problem is that im rooted. i just downloaded terminal emulator and am trying to put that code in but its not working any advice
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Try hard resetting to make sure?
only thing I suggest is install the drivers on your pc and the sdk and do it that way.. I'd link ya to the instructions but I'm still trying to find this instructions myself....
Anyone got a link?
where can I find the terminal On my pc?
temperbad said:
where can I find the terminal On my pc?
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press "Control+r"
type "cmd"
press enter
bahnburner said:
Yeah, I just don't like BetterTerminal. For some reason it always gives me hell, and it's the only terminal emulator that allows for an on screen keyboard.
To do this in terminal on the phone:
Code:
su
rm -r /system/app/Superuser.apk
rm -r /system/xbin/busybox
rm -r /system/bin/su
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Good 'ol "Terminal Emulator" has a soft keyboard toggle as well, works just fine.
My only gripe is the Swype backspace doesn't work right in any of the terminal applications including connectbot so you have to change your input method first if you have any desire to use the backspace key... Original android one works ok.
bahnburner said:
press "Control+r"
type "cmd"
press enter
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Ok so after opening that it and when I press SU it errors, says superuser error. Do I got to get it to recognize my device first somehow? I got the drivers installed and in cmd it recognizes my device... What does the line you enter the command got to say when I enter in the commands?
Quick question. I am rooted and going to exchange under warranty. Can I do a factory data reset without causing any problems? I thought I read where someone tried when they were rooted and it wouldnt boot after. Thanks
temperbad said:
Ok so after opening that it and when I press SU it errors, says superuser error. Do I got to get it to recognize my device first somehow? I got the drivers installed and in cmd it recognizes my device... What does the line you enter the command got to say when I enter in the commands?
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In Windows it should look like this:
Code:
C:\Users\Bahnburner.MacbookPro>adb shell
$su
#
it may also include this, but don't worry about it if it doesn't:
Code:
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
dashed said:
Quick question. I am rooted and going to exchange under warranty. Can I do a factory data reset without causing any problems? I thought I read where someone tried when they were rooted and it wouldnt boot after. Thanks
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I have done a factory reset to solve a browser issue and had absolutely no problems, however, the phone will remain rooted. You will still have to manually delete Superuser.apk, su and busybox.
hopefully this will help when people want to unroot if the update won't work without unroot
ONLY WORKS WITH ANDROID 2.2 (FROYO)
For those of you that don't know, Google released a new Voice Search that allows "actions". For more info go Here.
First off, I wanna thank Tsenru, klinster, devlogic, BinaryMan, and Synchromatic @ the CM forum for all the info.
This is instructions for ubuntu so make the proper adjustments for windows if needed.
From ADB
Code:
adb pull /system/app ~/Desktop/app/
adb remount
adb shell rm -f /system/app/VoiceSearch.apk
adb shell pm uninstall com.google.android.voicesearch
adb shell rm -f /system/app/GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
adb shell pm uninstall com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
Once this is done you can search market for "voice search" and "google search" then after they're installed, reboot.
Now for the next step.
If the search hard key doesn't bring up the quick search box (keyboard input), do this.
Code:
adb remount
adb shell ln -s /data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1.apk /system/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.apk
adb reboot
Now all should work!
I had a wierd name for quick search box (com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1) so keep that in mind if you have any issues.
Now enjoy you fancy new voice search!
tried everyone's suggestions so far, with your suggestions I get:
rm failed for -f, Read-only file system
Worked for me, thanks!
beyondinferno said:
ONLY WORKS WITH ANDROID 2.2 (FROYO)
Now for the next step.
If the search hard key doesn't bring up the quick search box (keyboard input), do this.
Code:
adb remount
adb shell mv /data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox /system/app
adb reboot
Now all should work!
I had a wierd name for quick search box (com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1) so keep that in mind if you have any issues.
Now enjoy you fancy new voice search!
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Rather then using the command adb shell mv /data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox /system/app
I suggest the command ln -s /data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1.apk /system/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.apk
ln -s creates a symbolic link to the file rather then moving the file. It keeps the google search file where the installer put it. If you move the file are you causing an issue in the future when the next upgrade comes around?
mmace said:
tried everyone's suggestions so far, with your suggestions I get:
rm failed for -f, Read-only file system
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adb remount first... and when using rm try busybox...
busybox rm <<file>>
painter_ said:
Rather then using the command adb shell mv /data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox /system/app
I suggest the command ln -s /data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1.apk /system/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.apk
ln -s creates a symbolic link to the file rather then moving the file. It keeps the google search file where the installer put it. If you move the file are you causing an issue in the future when the next upgrade comes around?
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Thanks for the tip!
Changing how to now.
Can't wait to try this tonight.
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Worked great! thank you!
This worked for me as well. Thanks.
Not having much luck reactivating the search button.
I can confirm that it got the job done cause when I tried again, it popped up an error that the file already exists, so it succeeded in creating the link... any suggestions?
Just tried it, works great. Thanks!
what does adb shell PM uninstall do as opposed to adb shell uninstall
If you have TB, uninstall voice search and google search from backup/restore, then reboot phone and go to market install both, worked for me
andygu3 said:
If you have TB, uninstall voice search and google search from backup/restore, then reboot phone and go to market install both, worked for me
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thanks that worked and it was way easier than adb.
I'd love to have this feature, but I get "failure" when I enter the adb shell pm uninstall com.google.android.voicesearch command. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong, except that I have no idea what the difference between Ubuntu and Windows commands are.
Thanks for all the hard work. Any help is greatly appreciated.`
EDITED: I got it working. Not sure how. Even though I got a "failure" during the adb uninstall, the old voice search appears to have uninstalled already. Went to the market and downloaded the new app and it works!
Perilousp69 said:
I'd love to have this feature, but I get "failure" when I enter the adb shell pm uninstall com.google.android.voicesearch command. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong, except that I have no idea what the difference between Ubuntu and Windows commands are.
Thanks for all the hard work. Any help is greatly appreciated.`
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I should add I'm running FROYO 2.1, vanilla based on Cynogen's Aug. 13 mod
Working!
10chars
DirtyShroomz said:
Working!
10chars
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Can you tell me how you did it? I noticed you had problems earlier.
Perilousp69 said:
Can you tell me how you did it? I noticed you had problems earlier.
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Used SUFBS (or any file explorer). Went to system/app and deleted voicesearch.apk, rebooted, went to market and downloaded voice search
Sorry for bumping the old topic, but does anyone know the difference
between:
com.google.android.voicesearch.x and
com.google.android.voicesearch ??
I have a Verizon tab that was rooted. I updated to gingerbread which removed root. Is there a way to root now that I have gingerbread?
Thanks!
you may try SuperOneClick 2.2 with ZergRush...
Thanks. I'll give it a shot.
Soundchasr said:
Thanks. I'll give it a shot.
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Did it work?
Haven't had a chance yet.
I tried it hangs on Step 7.. Does not root.
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receptr said:
I tried it hangs on Step 7.. Does not root.
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I've had the same problem. I can't seem to find a method that works; this Tab isn't getting much attention at all anymore.
Telling me, I have gingerbread on mine and it does nothing but forceclose crap all over the place
Lakilaulea said:
I've had the same problem. I can't seem to find a method that works; this Tab isn't getting much attention at all anymore.
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I was able to get mine rooted by using the kernel from Galaxy Cubed 3 ROM. Downloaded the whole ROM and flashed only the kernel in heimdall. Then I used adb to push the correct files to the system and fixed permissions and rebooted. Worked great.
UPDATE:
If people want to know the adb commands I used, here they are:
adb push busybox /data/local/tmp/.
adb shell "chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/busybox"
adb shell "/data/local/tmp/busybox mount -o remount,rw /system"
adb shell "dd if=/data/local/tmp/busybox of=/system/xbin/busybox"
adb shell "chown root.shell /system/xbin/busybox"
adb shell "chmod 04755 /system/xbin/busybox"
adb shell "/system/xbin/busybox --install -s /system/xbin"
adb shell "rm -r /data/local/tmp/busybox"
adb push su /system/bin/su
adb shell "chown root.shell /system/bin/su"
adb shell "chmod 06755 /system/bin/su"
adb shell "rm /system/xbin/su"
adb shell "ln -s /system/bin/su /system/xbin/su"
adb push Superuser.apk /system/app/.
adb shell "cd /data/local/tmp/; rm *"
You can copy and paste these commands to a bat file and run it in a command prompt window. These were taken from a script used to root devices.
Here are links for the files you need. They are:
su
superuser.apk
busybox
They need to be placed in the same directory that you run the adb commands from.
SECOND UPDATE:
Rather than go through all this, go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19678785
This is dsb9938's plain stock EI04 VZW ROM that is pre-rooted. Just flash in Heimdall and you are good to go. As long as you only wipe cache and dalvik, all your apps should stay intact.
Gingerbreak.apk should do the trick. Worked on my P1010
chris_toshiba said:
Gingerbreak.apk should do the trick. Worked on my P1010
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It did not work on my VZW Tab. Someone said it is because it only works on 2.3.3 and older gingerbread and we have 2.3.5.
BTW, look at my earlier post (second update) to get a really easy way to have rooted stock 2.3.5 VZW Tab.
Major thanks to Sparkym3 for coming up with this exploit, and to Justin Case & Hashcode for helping do this on my tablet today.
Here are the files that you need:
http://www.reverendkyle.com/download/Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip
http://www.reverendkyle.com/download/Kindle_Fire_HD_ADB_Drivers.zip
Be sure to install ADB on your computer first!
http://www.reverendkyle.com/index.php/articles/130-how-to-install-adb-for-android-in-windows
The commands:
adb shell
rm -r /data/local/tmp
ln -s /data/ /data/local/tmp
exit
adb reboot
adb shell
echo 'ro.kernel.qemu=1' > /data/local.prop
exit
abd reboot
adb shell mount -o remount,rw /system
adb push su /system/xbin/su
adb shell
chown 0.0 /system/xbin/su
chmod 06755 /system/xbin/su
rm /data/local.prop
exit
adb reboot
adb install Superuser.apk
The original instructions can be found here:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/09/17/amazon-kindle-fire-hd-7-already-rooted-heres-how-to-do-it/
lol, a whole 3 days, what took everyone so long?
Sent from my One X
I want to say don't release it until the 9 inch version comes out and we can root that too. Don't give amazon the details to patch it.
I think an alternate launcher would satisy lots of people without having to root.
supernoman said:
I want to say don't release it until the 9 inch version comes out and we can root that too. Don't give amazon the details to patch it.
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I'm not sure when it will be released. I just wanted to tell all of the nay sayers to DEAL WITH IT.
reverendkjr said:
I'm not sure when it will be released. I just wanted to tell all of the nay sayers to DEAL WITH IT.
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just tried adb shell and it says error finding device. any suggestions? how do i go into "developers" mode with the kindle fire hd?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/09/17/amazon-kindle-fire-hd-7-already-rooted-heres-how-to-do-it/
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How complicated and how long of a process is this?
I'm not tech savvy but if not too difficult, I'll give it to a friend to attempt after I buy the Fire HD tomorrow!
Just tried and finally got to the adb shell portion but when I try to rm /data/local/tmp it gives me the following:
rm /data/local/tmp
rm failed for /data/local/tmp, Is a directory
so afterwards I tried just doing a ln -s /data/ /data/local/tmp and it says "link failed File exists" ... What am I doing wrong?
Just about to report that thee was a working root. Good guide
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
tenchichrono said:
just tried adb shell and it says error finding device. any suggestions? how do i go into "developers" mode with the kindle fire hd?
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I have the same trouble... any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
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tenchichrono said:
Just tried and finally got to the adb shell portion but when I try to rm /data/local/tmp it gives me the following:
rm /data/local/tmp
rm failed for /data/local/tmp, Is a directory
so afterwards I tried just doing a ln -s /data/ /data/local/tmp and it says "link failed File exists" ... What am I doing wrong?
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I got the drivers installed to fix my previous problem but now I have this problem above
tenchichrono said:
Just tried and finally got to the adb shell portion but when I try to rm /data/local/tmp it gives me the following:
rm /data/local/tmp
rm failed for /data/local/tmp, Is a directory
so afterwards I tried just doing a ln -s /data/ /data/local/tmp and it says "link failed File exists" ... What am I doing wrong?
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The command should be "rm -r /data/local/tmp"
It removes the directory and its contents.
reverendkjr said:
I'm not sure when it will be released. I just wanted to tell all of the nay sayers to DEAL WITH IT.
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I'm pretty sure rooting is not the problem everyone is concerned about. Flashing a different ROM will be the tricky part without a working custom recovery.
soupmagnet said:
I'm pretty sure rooting is not the problem everyone is concerned about. Flashing a different ROM will be the tricky part without a working custom recovery.
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It's being worked on.
reverendkjr said:
It's being worked on.
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Hey reverend, a little off topic, but could you post a video of root? I'll subscribe
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ncvikingx97 said:
Hey reverend, a little off topic, but could you post a video of root? I'll subscribe
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
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It's funny that you should ask for that. I'm working on a video of it right now. :angel:
Cool. Sub
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Success!! Thanks for posting these instructions
Also, for verification purposes, I was able to successfully install ROM TOOLBOX pro and after several reboots the 'rebooter' shortcut works...
Now this is exciting! This should really get the ball rolling on the whole development for this device
So how about the Play store? Any ideas how to get it on?
I had found a way to root L5 II, the method comes from a chinese tool:
1. (The address is in attached file)
Press the blue and white down arrow to download the tool
2. Enable Android debug mode
3. Execute the program, wait for the phone reboot.
4. Rooted!
It works on my e450!
tfe104270 said:
I had found a way to root L5 II, the method comes from a chinese tool:
1. (The address is in attached file)
Press the blue and white down arrow to download the tool
2. Enable Android debug mode
3. Execute the program, wait for the phone reboot.
4. Rooted!
It works on my e450!
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This works perfectly on my LG E450 too ! But I want to change the Chinese SuperUser to SuperSU, did you try to do that already?
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Okay, I got SuperSu English version working on my LG E450. These are the steps I have taken.
1) Download SuperSU from the android market
2) Grant Permission for SuperSU to work ( Press the left button on the chinese dialogue )
3) When prompted to update the SU binary, tap on Update
4) Once Update is over, swipe to the Settings tab and select, "Install SuperSU in /system" , option.
5) After Phone restarts, you will find the Chinese SuperUser is not present, but the SuperSU is present.
6) now execute the following command in your terminal or command prompt
---------- For Windows Users ---------------
adb.exe shell "su -c 'mount -o remount,rw /system'"
adb.exe shell "su -c 'rm /system/bin/su'"
adb.exe shell "su -c 'rm /system/xbin/su'"
------------- For Mac/Linux Users ------------
adb shell "su -c 'mount -o remount,rw /system'"
adb shell "su -c 'rm /system/bin/su'"
adb shell "su -c 'rm /system/xbin/su'"
7) Now Open SuperSU and once again update SU Binary.
If you hve any question, please do reply me in this thread.
No luck on the E460
tfe104270 said:
I had found a way to root L5 II, the method comes from a chinese tool:
1. (The address is in attached file)
Press the blue and white down arrow to download the tool
2. Enable Android debug mode
3. Execute the program, wait for the phone reboot.
4. Rooted!
It works on my e450!
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Not sure if I am doing something wrong but it seemed to do it however still no root access, thanks anyway
subho007 said:
This works perfectly on my LG E450 too ! But I want to change the Chinese SuperUser to SuperSU, did you try to do that already?
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---------- For Windows Users ---------------
adb.exe shell "su -c 'mount -o remount,rw /system'"
adb.exe shell "su -c 'rm /system/bin/su'"
adb.exe shell "su -c 'rm /system/xbin/su'"
.
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edit: my phone has been Rooted now.. by other method will post my tutorial after a few days..
btw thanks for your help..
looking forward to tutorial
alley23 said:
edit: my phone has been Rooted now.. by other method will post my tutorial after a few days..
btw thanks for your help..
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Looking forward to the tutorial, especially if it will work on the E460, pm me if you can and I will try it on the E460
subho007 said:
This works perfectly on my LG E450 too ! But I want to change the Chinese SuperUser to SuperSU, did you try to do that already?
---------- Post added at 09:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:58 PM ----------
Okay, I got SuperSu English version working on my LG E450. These are the steps I have taken.
1) Download SuperSU from the android market
2) Grant Permission for SuperSU to work ( Press the left button on the chinese dialogue )
3) When prompted to update the SU binary, tap on Update
4) Once Update is over, swipe to the Settings tab and select, "Install SuperSU in /system" , option.
5) After Phone restarts, you will find the Chinese SuperUser is not present, but the SuperSU is present.
6) now execute the following command in your terminal or command prompt
---------- For Windows Users ---------------
adb.exe shell "su -c 'mount -o remount,rw /system'"
adb.exe shell "su -c 'rm /system/bin/su'"
adb.exe shell "su -c 'rm /system/xbin/su'"
------------- For Mac/Linux Users ------------
adb shell "su -c 'mount -o remount,rw /system'"
adb shell "su -c 'rm /system/bin/su'"
adb shell "su -c 'rm /system/xbin/su'"
7) Now Open SuperSU and once again update SU Binary.
If you hve any question, please do reply me in this thread.
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How do you type :
- adb.exe shell "su -c 'mount -o remount,rw /system'"
- adb.exe shell "su -c 'rm /system/bin/su'"
- adb.exe shell "su -c 'rm /system/xbin/su'"
in my Command Prompt, thats not working,,,,,,
Please Help Me changing supersu to english!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Works on e460?
CAn anyone tell me if this works on LG Optimus L5 II (LG e460)???
undon3 said:
CAn anyone tell me if this works on LG Optimus L5 II (LG e460)???
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I bump this, I would very like to know too!
undon3 said:
CAn anyone tell me if this works on LG Optimus L5 II (LG e460)???
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Yes this works for LG e460 too. You need to plug into the computer, start the program, wait for it to detect your phone, then click on root.
Rafito123 said:
How do you type :
- adb.exe shell "su -c 'mount -o remount,rw /system'"
- adb.exe shell "su -c 'rm /system/bin/su'"
- adb.exe shell "su -c 'rm /system/xbin/su'"
in my Command Prompt, thats not working,,,,,,
Please Help Me changing supersu to english!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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You need to have Android SDK installed for the above command to run. Or else you can download it from the attachments,
subho007 said:
Yes this works for LG e460 too. You need to plug into the computer, start the program, wait for it to detect your phone, then click on root.
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Thank you very much! I'm assuming you actually tried it, if you didn't may I have the source of that information? You see I really wouldn't like to brick my new phone XD What if it somehow bricks anyway? How do you factory reset the E460?
Divergence-of-B said:
Thank you very much! I'm assuming you actually tried it, if you didn't may I have the source of that information? You see I really wouldn't like to brick my new phone XD What if it somehow bricks anyway? How do you factory reset the E460?
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Factory reset is something along the lines of VOL-UP+POWER. I've reset a few times accidentally If it doesn't work, it should simply fail though. I can't see how it would brick anything.
spunkylm said:
Factory reset is something along the lines of VOL-UP+POWER. I've reset a few times accidentally If it doesn't work, it should simply fail though. I can't see how it would brick anything.
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That's what I thought, I had just hacked my old P500 before but since that was a very common phone I was more confident with it, there is a bunch of stuff for the P500 around and pretty much nothing yet for the E460...
spunkylm said:
Factory reset is something along the lines of VOL-UP+POWER. I've reset a few times accidentally If it doesn't work, it should simply fail though. I can't see how it would brick anything.
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actually it's VOL-DOWN+QUICK MEMO BUTTON+POWER for the E460
Also I'm afraid there are things you can do with root that hard reset can't undo.
mircea89fzr said:
actually it's VOL-DOWN+QUICK MEMO BUTTON+POWER for the E460
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I knew I was going to be wrong if I posted it. I could do with a list of them for the e460. I usually reboot to recovery through adb. Still want to find a way of enabling fastboot though
spunkylm said:
I knew I was going to be wrong if I posted it. I could do with a list of them for the e460. I usually reboot to recovery through adb. Still want to find a way of enabling fastboot though
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Do you have recovery on e460? how do you boot to recovery? I would do root if I could backup the entire system partition because if I root maybe I won't be able to install updates from LG.
mircea89fzr said:
Do you have recovery on e460? how do you boot to recovery? I would do root if I could backup the entire system partition because if I root maybe I won't be able to install updates from LG.
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It's not like a CWM recovery where you can do things like that. It just allows the LG software to flash a kdz as far as I'm aware. You still can't access /system without remounting with root. To boot to it use "adb reboot recovery"
spunkylm said:
It's not like a CWM recovery where you can do things like that. It just allows the LG software to flash a kdz as far as I'm aware. You still can't access /system without remounting with root. To boot to it use "adb reboot recovery"
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Do you have the kdz for E460? I would need it if something goes wrong.
mircea89fzr said:
Do you have the kdz for E460? I would need it if something goes wrong.
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I downloaded V10H_00.kdz (02 UK) from here: http://luivit.altervista.org/lg-phone-firmware/index.php?id_mod=23.
See if they have one for your version, but make sure to get the 460 version as their are a few other models jumbled in.