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[Tool][Windows]Root 2.11.605.9 or .19, No data wipe or downgrade!

Hi all! This is a tool I made that will bypass your need to downgrade from 2.11.605.9 or .19 to get S-OFF. It uses the fre3vo exploit by TeamWin/Agrabren and the Revolutionary tool. I take no credit for this method.
Thank Agrabren here.
Thank the revolutionary team at Revolutionary.io
*I am NOT responsible for any bricked devices*
*Rooting voids your warranty! If you do not know that by now, you probably need to research more before you root*
This means that you will not have to deal with large files, and you will not lose any data.
Happy rooting!
*If you have any PG05IMG.zip files on your sdcard, remove them first!*
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File: Goo-inside.me Downloads - Downloading DowngradeBypass.zip
MD5 is on download page.
Mirror: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61129367/DowngradeBypass.zip
MD5: BCD3A6982E819400E87CED8CFA6D3FB7
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All you do is download this, unzip it (very important!), and run the RUN-ME.bat. Just make sure to read and follow all directions in the program carefully.
Please copy and paste the beta code for Revolutionary when that step comes along (I tell you how in the tool), because if it gets put in wrong you will need to manually start Revolutionary from the support_files folder.
========= FULL TEXT TUTORIAL! =========​
1. Download the file. Check the MD5sum of it. (If you do not know how, download this, open it, paste in the MD5sum that is above, click browse and select the zip file. If it is green, continue. If it is red, redownload the file and start over.)
2. Uninstall Droid Explorer if you have it. If you have any PG05IMG.zip files on your sdcard, remove them. Plug in your phone, set it to charge only (Through the notification menu on your phone), Go to Settings > Applications > Development and make sure to select "Stay Awake" and "USB Debugging" and hit OK on the popup if there is one. Keep the screen on during the process.
3. Right click on the .zip file, and then click extract.
This window will pop up.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Make sure "Show extracted files when complete" is checked, and hit extract.
4. Now a folder will pop up. In that folder, double click RUN-ME.bat.
5. A window will pop up. It should say something like "*Daemon not running. starting it now* *Daemon started successfully*"
If it says something like "*Failed to start daemon* adb server didn't ACK", you need to uninstall HTC Sync or other syncing software (EasyTether, PDAnet, etc.) then restart the tool.
5. You will now be at a menu. If this is your first time rooting, you probably do not have the fastboot drivers installed, so enter N and press enter. (If you do have them installed, enter Y and skip to step 8.)
6. Wait for the driver window to close. It will take awhile. (The big window, not the small one)
7. Click back on the tool window and press enter.
8. It should now find your device. If not, try rebooting your phone and computer and retrying.
9. Then it should say:
-Getting root with fre3vo, thanks TeamWin!
-This will take a minute.
There will be some static-y lines going across your phone's screen. This is normal.
10. After a few minutes, it should finish and say:
-Success!
-Restarting adb...
*daemon not running. starting it now*
*daemon started successfully*
-Putting superuser files on your sdcard...
[some random numbers here]
-Starting Revolutionary and the Website....
And then the window will close.
If not, and it says root unsecessful, then try pulling your phone battery and running again.
11. 11. At this point, a textbox pops up. Once you close it there will be another one. Keep the first one open until you get your beta key (After step 13).
12. The website revolutionary.io and one or two other black boxes will also pop up. If only the website pops up, and no revolutionary window, open the support_files folder and double click revolutionary.exe. If there are two revolutionary windows, you can close one.
13.On the revolutionary website, please scroll down to Download for Windows. Click that button, then cancel the download. Enter your phone's information in the prompts that pop up. The info you need is in the text boxes.
14. Click "Generate Key".
15. Once you do that, copy your beta key from the website, then paste it into the Revolutionary window. To paste it, right click the title bar of the Revolutionary window then click edit then click paste.
16. Press enter on the Revolutionary window.
17.It should say something like:
Code:
Root acquired!
Sending in Caroline...
Cleaning up...
Rebooting to fastboot...
When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back!
Waiting for fastboot...
Rebooting to fastboot (Once moar...)
SUCCESS - Life gave us lemons, we didn't make lemonade!
Do you want to download (Internet connection required) and flash ClockworkMod Reocvery? [Y/n]
18. Press Y and press enter.
19. Now it should say:
Code:
Downloading recovery for your phone (mecha)... Done.
Flashing recovery over fastboot...SUCCESS!
Then the window will close.
20. Now, using volume buttons to navigate and power to select, select bootloader.
21. Wait a few seconds, and then select recovery.
22. Your phone will now go to CWM recovery and automatically flash superuser.
23. Reboot your phone and you're rooted.
24. Enjoy!

I think its awesome that someone did this but this method seems way more complicated than doing it the other way. Maybe its just because you spelled out every step though hehe.
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disconnecktie said:
I think its awesome that someone did this but this method seems way more complicated than doing it the other way. Maybe its just because you spelled out every step though hehe.
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Yeah that's why ;P
These are pretty much the only instructions needed
All you do is download this, unzip it (very important!), and run the RUN-ME.bat. Just make sure to read and follow all directions in the program carefully.
Please copy and paste the beta code for Revolutionary when that step comes along (I tell you how in the tool), because if it gets put in wrong you will need to manually start Revolutionary from the support_files folder.
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It's not really hard at all, I just wanted to give people something to go by

Yea I figured that. It makes the actual task of rooting seem a lot longer when you put it all to words like you did.
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disconnecktie said:
Yea I figured that. It makes the actual task of rooting seem a lot longer when you put it all to words like you did.
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my original posts in other forums didn't have it, but I got a lot of questions so i decided to add it

I have two replacement Thunderbolts arriving today, and I plan to give this tool a whirl. I'll report back when I'm finished.
I was thinking of writing a tool like this, but I'm *so* glad I don't have to now!
I'm the type of coder who will spend hours trying to automate a process that would take only a few minutes if done manually

This def works.
Sent from my ADR6400L using XDA

Maybe someone here can help me out in this thread? It's about the Unroot tool... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1639830&page=2

Is it doing that when you do adb devices?
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disconnecktie said:
Is it doing that when you do adb devices?
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I figured out the problem. Thanks though. I'll be rooting my new 'bolt as soon as the one I'm sending back is unrooted so there may be more questions headed your way. Thanks in advance.

Does it work for software version #2.11.605.9?
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This worked, thanks very much!!!!

Used this method to root my first thunderbolt. Had to get a replacement. The replacement had the .19 build on it. This method does not work on the new build. Its says failed to find root. Help please?
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dblkspecial said:
Used this method to root my first thunderbolt. Had to get a replacement. The replacement had the .19 build on it. This method does not work on the new build. Its says failed to find root. Help please?
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Nevermind. I figured it out. All I did was take the stock rom from the unroot tool flashed via bootloader then ran the downgrade bypass tool n am now rooted again
Sent from my HTC Mecha using XDA

dblkspecial said:
Used this method to root my first thunderbolt. Had to get a replacement. The replacement had the .19 build on it. This method does not work on the new build. Its says failed to find root. Help please?
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It worked for me
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Double tested yesterday, this does work with 2.11.605.19
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worked perfectly, had to unroot cause i thought i was gonna send it in for warranty exchange, but i ended up fixing the issue in nonrooted state, now i used this to go back to root on .19 and flawless. thanks a bunch for ur work!

HTCDEV
If I have my phone unlocked using the HTCdev method do I have yo relock?

zbergmark said:
If I have my phone unlocked using the HTCdev method do I have yo relock?
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yes you should

[GUIDE][18th Dec][4Noobs] Unlock The Xperia Play Bootloader

UPDATE (03th FEB 2013) This will wipe your internal storage (/data) but not your SD Card!
UPDATE (06th JAN 2013) : VIDEO TUTORIAL ADDED CLICK HERE
UPDATE:
IF the driver prompt does not show up
Press the windows key + r > and type "devmgmt.msc" and then press enter
Then find some sort of S1 Fastboot or android device in the list.
Right click it and press update driver
Browse > Fastboot and ADB Package > Drviers > X86 or X64 (32bit? or 64bit?) > usbwin > android_usb.inf
Also make sure you type the IMEI in correctly, if u unsure if it is unlocked or not try flashing a kernel via fastboot
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OK so i was looking around for a easy to use guide i could refer someone to and couldn't find one so i decided to create 1.
With this method you wont need to download the android SDK and instead can download a small package of files that i will upload. this saves around 1-2GB of bandwidth.
Firstly we should confirm your phone can be unlocked. To check if your phone can be rooted (most likely if it is not branded to 3, Vodafone etc then it can be)
Go to the phone dialer
Tap*#*#7378423#*#* then a service menu should pop up,
Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. if it says boot loader unlock allowed then you are good to go.
if it says not allowed or no then you will need to pay to have the boot loader unlocked.
Now we need to get your IMEI to do this type in the dialer *#06# another window will appear with your IMEI number write this down somewhere as you will need it later.
OK so now that you know your phone BL can be unlocked we will need to download and extract these files
ADB and Fastboot Package - http://db.tt/B5vG1yn
Now we can begin. Turn of your phone. once the phone is off press and hold the search button while pluggin in the usb lead. the led at the top of the phone will be lit up BLUE. your computer should prompt you to install drivers for the new device if it does then select 'install manually' and browse to the location of the drivers, depending on your system architecture (X86 or X64) select the appropriate folder it should then install the drivers if you get any prompts about unsinged driver just install any way.
if something doesn't happen like it is suppose to please reply here or pm me.
Next we need to go to sony ericsson's bootloader unlock site read through to confirm you understand what your doing then click continue.
Click "yes i'm sure"
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
ok now check both boxes and press i accept
now we need to fill in these fields (IMEI is the number you wrote down earlier if it doesn't work remove the last number and try again)
Press submit and you will see your Unlock Key copy it for later.
Finally after installing the drivers we will need to run the software called fastboot now to make it easier for you guys i have included a simple bat file which will load CMD at the correct location. so load run_me.bat and make sure the BLUE LED on your phone is still on. if it is then type this in to the new cmd window.
Code:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY
replacing KEY with your key. for example
Code:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x726802F75671552D
your phone should now be unlocked. check my next guide on how to install custom recoveries, kernels and most importantly Android 4.0 (ICS)
Source: http://cyanlabs.co.uk/tutorials/unlock-play-bootloader

Thanks, but sadly mine says BL Unlock: No :/
If I pay for the unlock what happens then? Does somebody do it for me?
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IrishStuff09 said:
Thanks, but sadly mine says BL Unlock: No :/
If I pay for the unlock what happens then? Does somebody do it for me?
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hi yes but i cant remember who that is. maybe some1 will comment back on here saying. he is trusted member of XDA who has unlocked loads of peoples but forgot his name :S

His name is Alejandrissimo, contact him on unlock-bootloader.com to get it unlocked.

jasb92 said:
His name is Alejandrissimo, contact him on unlock-bootloader.com to get it unlocked.
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yep him although the site isnt working.
EDIT: yes it is just really slowly

How does he do it?
TeamViewer??
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IrishStuff09 said:
How does he do it?
TeamViewer??
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yep. if i remember correctly he teamviewers with you, you have to put a paperclip on some test point on your phone, he uses some software which he has to pay for and then does some weird stuff and its done. that whats i read at least.

Nice clear and short guide, and you can see nicely how easy it is for the xperia play to achieve a unlocked bootloader in comparrison to other devices.
Isn't this supposed to go into the general section though?

fma965 said:
OK so i was looking around for a easy to use guide i could refer someone to and couldn't find one so i decided to create 1.
With this method you wont need to download the android SDK and instead can download a small package of files that i will upload. this saves around 1-2GB of bandwidth.
Firstly we should confirm your phone can be unlocked. To check if your phone can be rooted (most likely if it is not branded to 3, Vodafone etc then it can be)
Go to the phone dialer
Tap*#*#7378423#*#* then a service menu should pop up,
Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. if it says boot loader unlock allowed then you are good to go.
if it says not allowed or no then you will need to pay to have the boot loader unlocked.
Now we need to get your IMEI to do this type in the dialer *#06# another window will appear with your IMEI number write this down somewhere as you will need it later.
OK so now that you know your phone BL can be unlocked we will need to download and extract these files
ADB and Fastboot Package - http://db.tt/B5vG1yn
Now we can begin. Turn of your phone. once the phone is off press and hold the search button while pluggin in the usb lead. the led at the top of the phone will be lit up BLUE. your computer should prompt you to install drivers for the new device if it does then select 'install manually' and browse to the location of the drivers, depending on your system architecture (X86 or X64) select the appropriate folder it should then install the drivers if you get any prompts about unsinged driver just install any way.
if something doesn't happen like it is suppose to please reply here or pm me.
Next we need to go to sony ericsson's bootloader unlock site read through to confirm you understand what your doing then click continue.
Click "yes i'm sure"
ok now check both boxes and press i accept
now we need to fill in these fields (IMEI is the number you wrote down earlier if it doesn't work remove the last number and try again)
Press submit and you will see your Unlock Key copy it for later.
Finally after installing the drivers we will need to run the software called fastboot now to make it easier for you guys i have included a simple bat file which will load CMD at the correct location. so load run_me.bat and make sure the BLUE LED on your phone is still on. if it is then type this in to the new cmd window.
Code:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY
replacing KEY with your key. for example
Code:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x726802F75671552D
your phone should now be unlocked. check my next guide on how to install custom recoveries, kernels and most importantly Android 4.0 (ICS)
Source: http://forgottencoders.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=36
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i did a nandroid back up before unlocking my r800i and when im done unlocking i did restored my backup....is my BL still unlocked or it is locked again because of the restoration?....by the way +1 to you for making and effort the noobs...

d_zen said:
Nice clear and short guide, and you can see nicely how easy it is for the xperia play to achieve a unlocked bootloader in comparrison to other devices.
Isn't this supposed to go into the general section though?
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Tbh it should prob be in either dev,apps & themes or general! Mod move it if you fell the same
GP18376A95 said:
i did a nandroid back up before unlocking my r800i and when im done unlocking i did restored my backup....is my BL still unlocked or it is locked again because of the restoration?....by the way +1 to you for making and effort the noobs...
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Still unlocked also please press the thanks button rather than saying thanks
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fma965 said:
Tbh it should prob be in either dev,apps & themes or general! Mod move it if you fell the same
Still unlocked also please press the thanks button rather than saying thanks
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i just did before downloading your package...thanks again

GP18376A95 said:
i just did before downloading your package...thanks again
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My bad
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Edit: nvm.
Sent from my R800x using XDA

Moved to general.
Please reply if you found this helpful.
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When I Tap Service info > Configuration there is no rooting status option. Does that mean I have to pay? thanks.

baari21 said:
When I Tap Service info > Configuration there is no rooting status option. Does that mean I have to pay? thanks.
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Awesome thread, one note that cdma aka xperia play branded with Verizon will absolutely have to get their bootloder unlocked with Alejandrissimo's help. My touchscreen broke on mine so I'm waiting on bestbuy to give me a new one 1st thing I'm gona do is unlock it.

cj360 said:
Awesome thread, one note that cdma aka xperia play branded with Verizon will absolutely have to get their bootloder unlocked with Alejandrissimo's help. My touchscreen broke on mine so I'm waiting on bestbuy to give me a new one 1st thing I'm gona do is unlock it.
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thanks. it does say R800i in the title.
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk 2

Thanks, downloading.....

spinoza23 said:
Thanks, downloading.....
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thanks don't forget to press thanks button if you haven't already.
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[TUTORIAL] How to change the MODEL ID of the HTC One including video link

MOD EDIT
Seems this guide, if not properly followed will cause a (soft)brick. Also there are more up to date guides.
[how to]change your MID without the eng bootloader
[TOOL] MID change without ENG HBOOT | Aroma GUI
In the interests of all users the guide is hidden, below.
If you wish to follow it go ahead. If you brick your handset, you were warned.
FIRST OF ALL THANKS AND CREDITS GOES TO THE FOLLOWING XDA MEMBERS
@fnoji111​ for working on the ENG HBOOT in the Droid DNA forum
@Argumentation​ for creating the flashable zip that I used for this tuttorial
@daddioj​ for doing the leap of faith and used the ENG HBOOT on his device which lead me to writing this tutorial
NOTE: I created this tutorial because HTC One has different variants. After reading mike1986. article on HTC One variants I realized why I can't install OTA updates with my model ID (MID). Now since we have S-OFF I wanted to get updates from the UK. But since I have a different MID to the UK version, I can't install OTA updates. And this is the only solution I found to work at this time. So I hope it will help people who wants to change their MID​
VIDEO LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST​
REQUIREMENTS:
1: S-OFF
2: KNOWLEDGE OF ADB COMMANDS
3: PATIENCE
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PAY ATTENTION TO EVERY STEP ON THIS TUTORIAL
***** I WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK YOUR PHONE*****​
STEP 1:
Make sure you don't have HTC Sync Manager installed, if you do uninstall it!! Also make sure you have HTC drivers installed!
Step 2:
Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38180376&postcount=6 and download the Argumentation's zip file
Step 3:
After downloading the PL83IMG.zip you will need to edit the android-info-txt inside. Please see sample picture below:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Step 4:
Now you have to place the zip file in C:\Android SDK\sdk\platform-tools folder. I know some people don't have the same directory as I have so this is just an example. Just make sure you place in the platform-tools folder.
Step 5:
Now connect your HTC One (MAKE SURE YOUR DEVICE HAS PLENTY OF CHARGE) to your PC and start a command prompt in the "platform-tools" folder. The quickest way to do this is (see picture below):
Step 6:
When you start your command prompt follow the steps in the picture below. PLEASE BE PATIENT!! After flashing the ENG HBOOT your HTC One will not boot up but you'll just get a gray spotted screen. Your device is not bricked. You can still use adb commands to write the model ID and CID even with a gray screen. WHEN REBOOTING HOLD DOWN POWER BUTTON FOR A FEW SECONDS. You might have to press and hold power button and volume down button when rebooting your phone.
NOTE: When you run the RUU and it says "waiting for bootloader" you will need to restart your phone manually by holding down the power button for a few seconds until it reboots. EACH TIME (does it twice) the RUU says "WAITING FOR BOOTLOADER" you will need to restart the phone manually​
You will not lose S-OFF and still have unlocked bootloader. I suggest that backup all important stuff before doing this I hope it helps.
If the mods feels that this doesn't belong here, please feel free to remove it. Thanks.
Here's a short video that shows how I changed my MID (model ID) on my HTC One

Just a side note: better to edit all kind of text with notepad++.
1) It formats text better (not just one single line)
2) It keeps Unix coding if needed
EDIT 05.12.2013 by the request of user @alray
THIS METHOD WILL NOT WORK USING WINDOWS 8.1
After flashing ENG hboot, Windows 8.1 won't detect the device and fastboot won't work, so you can't change MID and execute the RUU. (win 8.1 drivers issue).

I'll give this a go shortly

The warning on step six makes no sense
Does it automatically reboot after flashing the zip or what
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tyler1234567 said:
The warning on step six makes no sense
Does it automatically reboot after flashing the zip or what
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app
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Which warning? Like it states in the last picture when you flash the ENG HBOOT it will get stuck at 3/4 of a way in the status bar. You will need to restart the phone yourself. Then you will get a gray screen and won't be able to see anything. You might think it's bricked but it's not. You just have to proceed with adb command to write the MID and then another adb command to write the CID.
Once you have changed the MID and CID. You may have to reboot your phone and then run the RUU even when it's only a gray screen you see. The RUU will flash back the proper HBOOT and you will see the RUU screen (black screen with HTC logo). Just be patient and wait until the RUU is finished its operation. And that is it.
I will make a video when I get home to assure people that this mod works.

Don't know why you started two threads like this? But you have one in General and this one in Development.
But it doesn't belong in Development.

shadowboy23 said:
Which warning? Like it states in the last picture when you flash the ENG HBOOT it will get stuck at 3/4 of a way in the status bar. You will need to restart the phone yourself. Then you will get a gray screen and won't be able to see anything. You might think it's bricked but it's not. You just have to proceed with adb command to write the MID and then another adb command to write the CID.
Once you have changed the MID and CID. You may have to reboot your phone and then run the RUU even when it's only a gray screen you see. The RUU will flash back the proper HBOOT and you will see the RUU screen (black screen with HTC logo). Just be patient and wait until the RUU is finished its operation. And that is it.
I will make a video when I get home to assure people that this mod works.
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Oh ok I got ya. Didn't see that before.

Xstop said:
Don't know why you started two threads like this? But you have one in General and this one in Development.
But it doesn't belong in Development.
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If it doesn't belong here then the mods can delete that is fine by me.
EDIT:
Just sent a message to one mod so he can delete this thread if it doesn't belong here.

thank you very much it worked like a charm just changed a tmous mid so far so good waiting to install ota

Xstop said:
Don't know why you started two threads like this? But you have one in General and this one in Development.
But it doesn't belong in Development.
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False. How is this not developement. And if this isn't developement then neither is the cid thread, or all the stock rom threads.

shadowboy23 said:
If it doesn't belong here then the mods can delete that is fine by me.
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No harm, just easier to follow one thread since I am interested in this.
I converted my ATT One to the Dev Edition (hoping that nothing ATT is on m phone now except service), easy since both have the same MID but will be doing this for the PN0710000 soon.
Thank you for the tutorial. :good:

so to make sure i just put the same info from the YOUR text file picture in the one i downloaded ?

CheesyNutz said:
so to make sure i just put the same info from the YOUR text file picture in the one i downloaded ?
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Which one? Do you mean the "android-info-txt"? If that's what you meant then you have to put in your current model ID, CID and ROM version..If it's the same as mine then you just copy what is written in the first picture. Just remember that Argumentation's zip file is intended for Droi DNA but all you have to edit id the "android-info-txt" and you don't have to touch the HBOOT.nb0.

A video lesson would be perfect

Tried to do something, but adb is not for me, I guess...
It would be perfect to change from carrier to free uk version..

darenas said:
A video lesson would be perfect
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Uploading now, will post it in the OP when finished. The video is not a tutorial of some sort but more of a guide. It just shows you the process of actually flashing the ENG HBOOT and what I typed using adb/fastboot commands.

shadowboy23 said:
Uploading now, will post it in the OP when finished. The video is not a tutorial of some sort but more of a guide. It just shows you the process of actually flashing the ENG HBOOT and what I typed using adb/fastboot commands.
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It's perfect will it include only the procedure of changing mid/cid, or maybe it will also include the beginning of downloading and setting up s-off? it would be great, because i didn't find how to get and use adb correctly...
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darenas said:
It's perfect will it include only the procedure of changing mid/cid, or maybe it will also include the beginning of downloading and setting up s-off? it would be great, because i didn't find how to get and use adb correctly...
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I see already.

darenas said:
It's perfect will it include only the procedure of changing mid/cid, or maybe it will also include the beginning of downloading and setting up s-off? it would be great, because i didn't find how to get and use adb correctly..
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Well my phone has S-OFF and have a unlocked bootloader. S-OFF is a MUST! You will see in the video very clearly what I type in adb/fastboot so I'm pretty sure people can work it out.

Video link is up! It is at the bottom of the OP. I hope it helps people.

Done with OTA :thumbup:
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[Q] Acer A500 is a demo unit please help

Hi, I recently purchased this acer a500 and I had no idea it was a demo unit. I cant return it and I am new with andriod based products. Please help. I know my build is Acer_A500_1.109.02_PA_DEMO and my android version is 3.0.1 Thank you for your help

Happy to help but whats the problem with yr 'demo' unit?
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dibb_nz said:
Happy to help but whats the problem with yr 'demo' unit?
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Demo units have a special limited rom. He will need to run a full rom on it.

Moscow Desire said:
Demo units have a special limited rom. He will need to run a full rom on it.
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Yeh but he doesnt mention whether he wants to flash a custom or whether its bricked. And if it's a demo can u flash it as per normal M?
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dibb_nz said:
Yeh but he doesnt mention whether he wants to flash a custom or whether its bricked. And if it's a demo can u flash it as per normal M?
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Yep. I would suggest 2 things. Get the uid, then flash a full update rom to 3.2. Then ota it to ics. Am mobile now, so you get the ball maverick!
Those demo roms are missing half the stuff. Not sure whether he has ext sd card access. Might have to euu him. Hence uid.

Moscow Desire said:
Yep. I would suggest 2 things. Get the uid, then flash a full update rom to 3.2. Then ota it to ics. Am mobile now, so you get the ball maverick!
Those demo roms are missing half the stuff. Not sure whether he has ext sd card access. Might have to euu him. Hence uid.
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Ahh cool, ok then, guess we'll w8 till he gets back to us, cheers M!!
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Hi, thank you all for your replies I am still having a hard time fully understanding everything like I said I am new to android. What I do know is it doesnt have google play which is my main concern. Kernel version 2.6.36.3 if that helps anyone its not bricked, I wouldnt mind flashing it if that would fix the problem and make it like a normal tablet version. Whats a UID? Where do I find it? Thanks again for your help

thebrews1986 said:
Hi, thank you all for your replies I am still having a hard time fully understanding everything like I said I am new to android. What I do know is it doesnt have google play which is my main concern. Kernel version 2.6.36.3 if that helps anyone its not bricked, I wouldnt mind flashing it if that would fix the problem and make it like a normal tablet version. Whats a UID? Where do I find it? Thanks again for your help
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Well we will try and keep things simple for you, which isn't easy with this particular android device but the very first thing you should do is to retrieve your CPUID. This is imperative. If anything ever goes wrong this CPUID is needed to help you unbrick.
First we need to set up your PC to be able to communicate with your tab, so we need some drivers. This whole process works best with win7/vista/xp so if you are doing this on win8 you may have some issues. In saying that, if you're a Linux user, then thats even better, so please say if you are we can bypass a heap of stuff!!!
Head over to Acer Support and download the Acer drivers here Run the .exe to install
Download the usb drivers from here extract to a folder on your PC (desktop).
Once your drivers are installed check they are installed correctly.
1. Grab your micro usb cable and hook your tab to your PC (u should hear windows make the new hardware connected sound. Then you should see the 'new hardware wizard' attemp to install the Acer Drivers. Hopefully everything should install correctly.
2. Now on to test the usb/adb drivers. The files you extracted to your desktop. We aren't going to do anything as such with these, they just need to be on your system somewhere.
So, when you are ready.....right click the extracted folder (hold down shift key at the same time) You should see the context menu with an option to
"Open command window here..."
3. When the command opens type the following with no quote marks:
"adb devices" and then press enter.
4. You should see "List of devices attached....and a series of numbers/letters here like this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
this is your magical CPUID! and it should have 15 characters - write this number down and guard it with your life!!!
5. If you don't see this window, it means your PC does not 'see' your tab.
Try a different micro usb cable and make sure the cable is firmly connected, try a different usb port on your PC.
Well, thats your first lesson of the day
Once the drivers are setup correctly, we can move on to getting your tab upgraded into some ICS/Jellybean goodness!
Good luck with lesson 1, ya got any probs or u don't understand something, just ask
dibb

Can all this be done on a mac? If not its fine I can borrow a friends laptop.

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Can all this be done on a mac? If not its fine I can borrow a friends laptop.
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Not that I am aware of. Gonna need a PC with windows XP or 7. Mainly because most of the apps we use are windows based. And I wouldn't trust a windows emulator. Also, acer drivers install is windows based.
Do you have access to your external SD card? Will need to know.
The demo unit is the same as a regular 500. All the same hardware. The difference is the ROM they install. If you have access to your external SD card, it will make the process a little easier. Basically just put a full update rom on it, and reboot it via recovery.
But.... UID number we must have, just in case things go south as dibb said.
So check access to external sd card. You can do this by going to Settings>Storage and check.
Don't worry, we've done a couple of demo units in the past.
Mac's.....pffffttttt.....
MD

NEWS FLASH
I told you we have dealt with Demo units in the past.
Go to;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410802&highlight=demo
You;ll need to read the posts....
Install the old Iconiaroot apk
Install Acer Recovery and let it install a CWM (custom recovery). Probably the oldest version.
After it's done, Flash a version 3.1 ROM
Let it OTA all the way to ICS
This of course is just another option. This is the old original way before version 3.2.
MD

storage
external sd card says total unavailable. and under available it says unavailable.

Is the SD card mounted and formatted?

thebrews1986 said:
external sd card says total unavailable. and under available it says unavailable.
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Well, that figures..demo unit... EUU time.
Basically, you are going to need a windows PC with the acer drivers installed. The whole process will take about an hour, so make sure your tablet is charged fully.
Get the following files;
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1816560 scroll down to the EUU, and click the box "show content". Select the torrentz file. Yes, it's torrentz, so you will need a torrentz app installed on the PC. If you don't want to deal with torrentz, let me know, and I'll check my drives nd see if I have the package.
2. go here;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1624645
Go to the bottom, and download the "usbdeview". There are 2. 1 for 32 bit windows, and 1 for 64 bit windows.
Extract both of those above packages to a folder on your pc.
Now, make sure on your tablet, you have USB Debugging set to ON (look in your System Settings, as I can't remember exactly where on HC 3.0). Connect yer tablet to PC and make sure you have no errors. If everything is good, unplug, and plug it back in a few times just to be sure.
Now, with tab connected, run the USBdeview app you extracted. Should give you a long set of numbers and letters. Write them down, or save in Notepad. This is your UID. You can close the app
Next, with tab still connected, run the EUU executable you extracted. Just follow the steps exactly as they say. This may take awhile. It'll probably ask for that UID number at some point.
When it's all finished, you should have to restart the tab, and the first boot will be somewhat long (10+ minutes or so). But it should boot into a fully working 3.0 HC. Which is crap by the way . You'll need to OTA, or contact us for advice.
Good luck.
MD

tried to download the files using utorrent and it didnt download. Is there an easier way of doing this?

thebrews1986 said:
tried to download the files using utorrent and it didnt download. Is there an easier way of doing this?
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try this EUU it will upgrade you to HC3.2.1 - its pre-rooted and will give you a custom recovery as well. Theres a readme with instructions included in the zip. As with any EUU you will need your cpuid to use it but usbdeview is also in there.
while you are waiting for this to download try rooting your current rom with this then install this .apk and you will be able to install a custom recovery. Once you are in recovery, the main screen will display yr cpuid too.

root (LG G PAD X8.3) vk815 model

we dont have a section for the vk815 yet so im posting here.
i just rooted my g pad with a 1-click root fro the g3 section
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
i followed this guide by avicohh . be sure to give him a thanks for his work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951

if anyone would like to compile TWRP for the X8.3 we would be very appreciative and i now i would be willing to donate some beer money.
i am not a dev and do not pretend to know anything bout building roms an such but am willing to be a tester

Credit goes to Unjustified Dev for the LG Root Method used here:
UPDATE:
This is the method I used.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
I used these Drivers:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/avicohh/files/Android/LG_VZW_United_WHQL_v2.20.0.exe/download
Follow the guide all the way through ADB pushing the files to the device in step 5. Easy part.
Step 6 has you rebooted into Download mode:
With Tablet OFF, hold Volume UP and plug in PC connection
Once in download mode, UNPLUG the cable (it says not to but its ok) and replug it back in. This will bling on your PC and will start the driver install process. It will take a minute or 2 before the "unknown devices" start to pop up and start installing the drivers.
You should see a LG device under Device Manager > Ports. Mine was COM5. It varies. Now we are ready to continue. Run the "ports.bat" from a CMD prompt. You want to use the "NETDIAG1" port. Mine was COM5. Don't use the modem COM.
use the "Send_Command.exe \\COM5" to get shell access into your tablet. You should see a "#".
I like to type in "ls /data/local/tmp" to verify the files were pushed over properly in the first few steps using ADB.
AND FOR SOME REASON, this doesn't always work on the first try. I have better luck manually typing out the script string.
Code:
sh /data/local/tmp/lg_root.sh dummy 1 /data/local/tmp/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip /data/local/tmp/busybox
You should see a bunch of "inflating...." lines. If it gets stuck or just returns a blank "#" just keep retrying. It seems to work after it is sitting for a few minutes. Eventually you will see the script take off and you are done.
Just hold the power button down and reboot.

player911 said:
Credit goes to Unjustified Dev for the LG Root Method used here:
UPDATE:
This is the method I used.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
I used these Drivers:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/avicohh/files/Android/LG_VZW_United_WHQL_v2.20.0.exe/download
Follow the guide all the way through ADB pushing the files to the device in step 5. Easy part.
Step 6 has you rebooted into Download mode:
With Tablet OFF, hold Volume Down and plug in PC connection
Once in download mode, UNPLUG the cable (it says not to but its ok) and replug it back in. This will bling on your PC and will start the driver install process. It will take a minute or 2 before the "unknown devices" start to pop up and start installing the drivers.
You should see a LG device under Device Manager > Ports. Mine was COM5. It varies. Now we are ready to continue. Run the "ports.bat" from a CMD prompt. You want to use the "NETDIAG1" port. Mine was COM5. Don't use the modem COM.
use the "Send_Command.exe \\COM5" to get shell access into your tablet. You should see a "#".
I like to type in "ls /data/local/tmp" to verify the files were pushed over properly in the first few steps using ADB.
AND FOR SOME REASON, this doesn't always work on the first try. I have better luck manually typing out the script string.
Code:
sh /data/local/tmp/lg_root.sh dummy 1 /data/local/tmp/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip /data/local/tmp/busybox
You should see a bunch of "inflating...." lines. If it gets stuck or just returns a blank "#" just keep retrying. It seems to work after it is sitting for a few minutes. Eventually you will see the script take off and you are done.
Just hold the power button down and reboot.
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glad you got root. have you tried installing twrp from the vk810.?
in the TWRP thread under android development i ask if anyone was willing to compile TRWP for us and a guy i said he would take a look at it.

Nah. Just rooted. Honestly since Lollipop and ART, Xposed has kinda lost its luster. I actually like the stock LG experience.

I successfully rooted this am using the OneClick Root 1.3 method described here:
http://www.smartphoneclinics.com/easy-way-to-root-verizon-lg-g-pad-x-8-3-vk815-one-click/
It took about 5 minutes, and all that I had to do was choose PTP mode. After rooting I installed Busybox, and all is good!
Now, If I could just do the same with my VZW G4...

Requested a forum for VK815.
I'm looking hard at the VK815 since my Nexus 7 2013 died. I requested a forum for the device at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61761668&postcount=18535
Thanks for the work you folks have done already.
Give the request a bump. I referred to this thread.

Split screen
player911 said:
Nah. Just rooted. Honestly since Lollipop and ART, Xposed has kinda lost its luster. I actually like the stock LG experience.
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My reason to root would be for increasing the number of applications Will work with the split screen mod. Anyone give this a try on this tablet?

mhonard said:
My reason to root would be for increasing the number of applications Will work with the split screen mod. Anyone give this a try on this tablet?
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yes the split screen mod work. that was the first thing i did after rooting. not sure what mod you are looking at. all i did was edit build.prop

Where did you find this mod?

player911 said:
Where did you find this mod?
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I didn't find the mod anywhere. I just looked though the build. Prop till I found the line bout split window or something and changed it to true. I don't have my tab on hand but will look and let you know the exact line

player911 said:
Where did you find this mod?
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About 3/4 way down the build.prop you will find a line that says, persist.slitwindow.support_all_false. Change false to true and you will have all your apps in splitwindow

I rooted my X8.3 using this. Thanks!
Sent from my VK815 using XDA Free mobile app

neckbonest said:
glad you got root. have you tried installing twrp from the vk810.?
in the TWRP thread under android development i ask if anyone was willing to compile TRWP for us and a guy i said he would take a look at it.
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Anyone know if/when we will see TWRP for vk815?

winpooh said:
Anyone know if/when we will see TWRP for vk815?
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Maybe never hard to say. It has a locked bootloader and may not get much love from the devs

neckbonest said:
Maybe never hard to say. It has a locked bootloader and may not get much love from the devs
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All of the LGs have a locked bootloader. Never stopped them in the past. Should be as easy as the 7" models.

player911 said:
Credit goes to Unjustified Dev for the LG Root Method used here:
UPDATE:
This is the method I used.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
I used these Drivers:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/avicohh/files/Android/LG_VZW_United_WHQL_v2.20.0.exe/download
Follow the guide all the way through ADB pushing the files to the device in step 5. Easy part.
Step 6 has you rebooted into Download mode:
With Tablet OFF, hold Volume Down and plug in PC connection
Once in download mode, UNPLUG the cable (it says not to but its ok) and replug it back in. This will bling on your PC and will start the driver install process. It will take a minute or 2 before the "unknown devices" start to pop up and start installing the drivers.
You should see a LG device under Device Manager > Ports. Mine was COM5. It varies. Now we are ready to continue. Run the "ports.bat" from a CMD prompt. You want to use the "NETDIAG1" port. Mine was COM5. Don't use the modem COM.
use the "Send_Command.exe \\COM5" to get shell access into your tablet. You should see a "#".
I like to type in "ls /data/local/tmp" to verify the files were pushed over properly in the first few steps using ADB.
AND FOR SOME REASON, this doesn't always work on the first try. I have better luck manually typing out the script string.
Code:
sh /data/local/tmp/lg_root.sh dummy 1 /data/local/tmp/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip /data/local/tmp/busybox
You should see a bunch of "inflating...." lines. If it gets stuck or just returns a blank "#" just keep retrying. It seems to work after it is sitting for a few minutes. Eventually you will see the script take off and you are done.
Just hold the power button down and reboot.
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Thanks for these instructions! I got root successfully on my Verizon LG G Pad x8.3. Only things that tripped me up were getting the download mode - which is holding volume up on this device, and also rebooting at the end. I had a brief panic when I ran the scripts successfully, but couldn't reboot after it was done. I still had adb connection, so I tried typing "LEAVE" in the Send_Command prompt and that rebooted the device. Thank God!

neckbonest said:
About 3/4 way down the build.prop you will find a line that says, persist.slitwindow.support_all_false. Change false to true and you will have all your apps in splitwindow
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did not work me, says it cant save
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did you already have root because i cannot save the build.prop

screenfreak said:
did not work me, says it cant save
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did you already have root because i cannot save the build.prop
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You would have to already have root in order to save an edited build prop, and have root r/w enabled in the root browser you're using.
[VK810.4G] [altev] [ViKtory810ROM] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 36B_00 5.0.2
[VK810.4G] [altev] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 36B_00 5.0.2 DEBLOAT SCRIPTS and copies of all the files they remove
[VK810.4G] [altev] OTAs, .IMGs and KDZs, oh my

bost005 said:
Thanks for these instructions! I got root successfully on my Verizon LG G Pad x8.3. Only things that tripped me up were getting the download mode - which is holding volume up on this device, and also rebooting at the end. I had a brief panic when I ran the scripts successfully, but couldn't reboot after it was done. I still had adb connection, so I tried typing "LEAVE" in the Send_Command prompt and that rebooted the device. Thank God!
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I made an edit for Volume Up. It typically is up but I swore I had to actually use volume down. Glad it helped. I like to make detailed walkthroughs so I can not only help others but come back to when I need to later.
Once the script was done, I just waited a few minutes to settle and do a hard shut down. I do that on my G2 and G4.