Hello,
I just got my G2 two days back it's my first LG phone I'm used to HTC & Sony. I read in Rooting thread that LG has some application that would monitor if the phone is rooted or not. Another way is through ADB but I guess we can't have the root permission for application. Is there a way to bypass it? If I root, will flashing the original firmware unroot the phone? Then when we flash the original firmware will it restore the original recovery?
Use this to root your G2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448887
It's so easy any child could do it. If you ever want to go stock again that's easy to. Root and custom recovery wilk be removed of course if you flash stock LG firmware to your device. Thread about it in general section.
offenberg said:
Use this to root your G2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448887
It's so easy any child could do it. If you ever want to go stock again that's easy to. Root and custom recovery wilk be removed of course if you flash stock LG firmware to your device. Thread about it in general section.
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Thank you. What about the setting that check if it's rooted or not? Does this method trip that setting?
ShyamSasi said:
Thank you. What about the setting that check if it's rooted or not? Does this method trip that setting?
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yes, it trips rootchecker ,which is unique to LG devices and (so far) is irreversible, even if you restore a .kdz with flashtool, it will still so ROOTED in download mode
aliaksei said:
yes, it trips rootchecker ,which is unique to LG devices and (so far) is irreversible, even if you restore a .kdz with flashtool, it will still so ROOTED in download mode
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Oh then i think i'll postpond it later. .
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hi there guys
i have just bought a new s4 and currently im a noob in android and would be very thankfull if you can answer two questions regarding backup and restore:
1.is it possible to backup my stock rom wich i recieved with my s4 in cmw before rooting the device?
2. does restoring a rom wich you backed up after rooting will gain you automaticly root access when in restoring it? (superuser and the premissions will be installed and activated automaticly?)
thanks in advance !
stompyz said:
hi there guys
i have just bought a new s4 and currently im a noob in android and would be very thankfull if you can answer two questions regarding backup and restore:
1.is it possible to backup my stock rom wich i recieved with my s4 in cmw before rooting the device?
2. does restoring a rom wich you backed up after rooting will gain you automaticly root access when in restoring it? (superuser and the premissions will be installed and activated automaticly?)
thanks in advance !
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Hi,
1 .Yes ,you can backup your entire system with the recovery backup.
2. If you back up a rooted system,it will restore as a rooted system.
malybru said:
Hi,
1 .Yes ,you can backup your entire system with the recovery backup.
2. If you back up a rooted system,it will restore as a rooted system.
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thanks alot for your help! i was just reading that after installing CWM on the galaxy i wownt be able to recieve OTA updates even before rooting?
my whole plan was to backup my current rom (stock rom that i recieved my phone with) and then root it. wanted this for the abilitiy to restore in the future back to my stock rom without rooting in order to obtain ota software updates.
how can this be done?
thanks alot in advance!
stompyz said:
thanks alot for your help! i was just reading that after installing CWM on the galaxy i wownt be able to recieve OTA updates even before rooting?
my whole plan was to backup my current rom (stock rom that i recieved my phone with) and then root it. wanted this for the abilitiy to restore in the future back to my stock rom without rooting in order to obtain ota software updates.
how can this be done?
thanks alot in advance!
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Hi,
Look HERE
Your best plan would be to install a recovery,backup your system,and then return it to an "Official" rooted system with the link I gave you.
On the thread there is a link for a stock recovery to return you to stock and be able to receive updates.
The thread I gave you ,the [OP] is constantly updating his ROMS,so you will not lose out on updates anyway.
malybru said:
Hi,
Look HERE
Your best plan would be to install a recovery,backup your system,and then return it to an "Official" rooted system with the link I gave you.
On the thread there is a link for a stock recovery to return you to stock and be able to receive updates.
The thread I gave you ,the [OP] is constantly updating his ROMS,so you will not lose out on updates anyway.
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thanks for that tutorial but im on i9500 so i guess its not for me.
i have on other hand found and downloaded the exact stock rom of my s4 to my pc from a local android website
so if something goes wrong and i need warrenty will flashing the stock rom wich i have download via odin after rooting via cwm will remove them completly? (will remove the cwm and root after flashing via odin?)
stompyz said:
thanks for that tutorial but im on i9500 so i guess its not for me.
i have on other hand found and downloaded the exact stock rom of my s4 to my pc from a local android website
so if something goes wrong and i need warrenty will flashing the stock rom wich i have download via odin after rooting via cwm will remove them completly? (will remove the cwm and root after flashing via odin?)
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Hi,
It depends whether the stock ROM contains stock recovery.
I doubt it.
You will probably have to find a stock recovery somewhere.
Sent telepathically from my S4
stompyz said:
thanks for that tutorial but im on i9500 so i guess its not for me.
i have on other hand found and downloaded the exact stock rom of my s4 to my pc from a local android website
so if something goes wrong and i need warrenty will flashing the stock rom wich i have download via odin after rooting via cwm will remove them completly? (will remove the cwm and root after flashing via odin?)
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Yes. Official Stock rom contains stock recovery.
But before unrooting see this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292615 to be on full warranty
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
samersh72 said:
Yes. Official Stock rom contains stock recovery.
But before unrooting see this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292615 to be on full warranty
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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thanks for the help guys, regarding root i have read about cf-auto-root but once it has the stock recovery i wouldnt be able to flash any custom roms in the furute so i have thought to root with cofface cwm : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2262110
his cwm looks very popular and has ability for root/unroot feature. the unroot in cwm by cofface wownt do the work for me if needed?
t-mobile
galaxy s4
sgh-m919
android 4.3
baseband m919uvuemk2
kernel version 3.4.0-2015522
have spent the last day boning up on rooting my t-mobile s4 4.3 and still feel that i have too many questions, and i consider myself pretty tech savvy, at least in terms of pcs! anyway i'm someone could help me with the following questions:
1. can i take a snapshot of my current (stock) setup before i root, which i would be able to reload in the event i find rooting is not for me? i'm talking about a backup, image or snapshot of everything that's now on my phone which i can restore if needed, returning my phone to it's exact state before i rooted?
2. when i root my phone will it delete such things as my contacts, photos, apps, etc? or will that only happen when a custom rom is installed after rooting? if the latter, i'm guessing i could do a full phone backup after rooting using something like titanium, and the flash a custom rom which would give me a clean os, free of all samsung's and t-mobile's bloatware? and if i decided a rooted phone wasn't for me, i could restore the backup of my original phone using titanium?
3. when i root my phone and install a clean, bloat-free os, what sort of thing will no longer be possible in terms of my provider's (tmobile) services? for example i guess i would no longer get automatic ota's? how about tmobile notifications or the like? will tmobile be able to access my rooted phone as they are able to do now? and if not are there any disadvantages to this? i'm guessing there are more advantages to this.
4. so once my phoned is rooted and a new rom flashed, is it a relatively easy process to reload all of my contacts, photos and settings?
5. and, finally, someone recommended that i use the rotting steps outlined at galaxys4root.com, do you agree?
thanks very much in advance, what a tremendous community!
aeneas1 said:
t-mobile
galaxy s4
sgh-m919
android 4.3
baseband m919uvuemk2
kernel version 3.4.0-2015522
have spent the last day boning up on rooting my t-mobile s4 4.3 and still feel that i have too many questions, and i consider myself pretty tech savvy, at least in terms of pcs! anyway i'm someone could help me with the following questions:
1. can i take a snapshot of my current (stock) setup before i root, which i would be able to reload in the event i find rooting is not for me? i'm talking about a backup, image or snapshot of everything that's now on my phone which i can restore if needed, returning my phone to it's exact state before i rooted?
2. when i root my phone will it delete such things as my contacts, photos, apps, etc? or will that only happen when a custom rom is installed after rooting? if the latter, i'm guessing i could do a full phone backup after rooting using something like titanium, and the flash a custom rom which would give me a clean os, free of all samsung's and t-mobile's bloatware? and if i decided a rooted phone wasn't for me, i could restore the backup of my original phone using titanium?
3. when i root my phone and install a clean, bloat-free os, what sort of thing will no longer be possible in terms of my provider's (tmobile) services? for example i guess i would no longer get automatic ota's? how about tmobile notifications or the like? will tmobile be able to access my rooted phone as they are able to do now? and if not are there any disadvantages to this? i'm guessing there are more advantages to this.
4. so once my phoned is rooted and a new rom flashed, is it a relatively easy process to reload all of my contacts, photos and settings?
5. and, finally, someone recommended that i use the rotting steps outlined at galaxys4root.com, do you agree?
thanks very much in advance, what a tremendous community!
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Hi,
Try posting in your own dedicated forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2279
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Hi,
Try posting in your own dedicated forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2279
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odd, thought that's where i posted....
anyway
> i went ahead and rooted using the "[SGH-M919] CF-Auto-Root" method provided by chainfire and it worked without a hitch, was a very quick and simple process.
> confirmed with root checker, all is good.
> also, fwiw, knox was tripped and now reads 0x1, but my warranty expires in a couple of months or so, so no big deal to me (was never too concerned about the warranty anyway).
> device status now shows custom
> downloaded titanium and backed up apps and system data - was hoping for an option that allowed me to take an image of my phone that could be restored if needed. perhaps i can do that with cwm when i back up the rom?
> now i'm going to try and flash some custom roms, should be fun.
Just got my warranty exchange from T-Mobile and now I need to return this phone within 7 days. I bought this phone rooted from Craigslist with stock rom.
I tried every method from http://theunlockr.com/2013/11/01/unroot-lg-g2-versions-video/ but the flash tool kit ask me for some log in information also tried this http://lionking853.blogspot.com/2013/10/how-to-root-and-unroot-lg-g2-all.html same info.
I tried this as my final solution http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471370 but the time lapse gets stuck on 0:12 or 0:13 doesn't even download the stock firmware at all.
ANY OTHER WAY TO UNROOT THIS PHONE HAS ANYONE MADE A TOOL KIT YET?
Z33type said:
Just got my warranty exchange from T-Mobile and now I need to return this phone within 7 days. I bought this phone rooted from Craigslist with stock rom.
I tried every method from http://theunlockr.com/2013/11/01/unroot-lg-g2-versions-video/ but the flash tool kit ask me for some log in information also tried this http://lionking853.blogspot.com/2013/10/how-to-root-and-unroot-lg-g2-all.html same info.
I tried this as my final solution http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471370 but the time lapse gets stuck on 0:12 or 0:13 doesn't even download the stock firmware at all.
ANY OTHER WAY TO UNROOT THIS PHONE HAS ANYONE MADE A TOOL KIT YET?
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The easiest way is to use Supersu from play store(free) and from that you can unroot....if you have Superuser app just uninstall and install Supersu...and click unroot!.....
RubbleTea said:
The easiest way is to use Supersu from play store(free) and from that you can unroot....if you have Superuser app just uninstall and install Supersu...and click unroot!.....
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Will try it when I get home thanks a lot!
RubbleTea said:
The easiest way is to use Supersu from play store(free) and from that you can unroot....if you have Superuser app just uninstall and install Supersu...and click unroot!.....
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But...
If you check on LG RCT or Download mode status still root
The best way to unroot phone is flash stock rom
Xenovias said:
But...
If you check on LG RCT or Download mode status still root
The best way to unroot phone is flash stock rom
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Yes this is true especially if LG is gonna replace your phone through warranty but if your returning to T-Mobile within 30 days shouldn't really worry bout it but up to you!
Yeah flashing stock rom removes the flag, but if your in the EU which i know you not... its doesn't void the warranty when rooting any way, or so i have read.
fma965 said:
Yeah flashing stock rom removes the flag, but if your in the EU which i know you not... its doesn't void the warranty when rooting any way, or so i have read.
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Sorry I am very new to LG brand, I have try to google for LG root checker very little information is available unlike Samsung 0x1 triangle away and knox warranty void. So if I root my LG G2 and I have to trip rootchecker to use root explorer and root required apps? And if I flash the stock firmware back the root checker will be reseted?? Lastly how can I check if my LG G2 is rooted from setting menu?? Download mode?
jonatutu said:
Sorry I am very new to LG brand, I have try to google for LG root checker very little information is available unlike Samsung 0x1 triangle away and knox warranty void. So if I root my LG G2 and I have to trip rootchecker to use root explorer and root required apps? And if I flash the stock firmware back the root checker will be reseted?? Lastly how can I check if my LG G2 is rooted from setting menu?? Download mode?
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i think it says its rooted when you boot it or defintely in download/fastboot mode. also im new to LG aswell. i have had only sony ericsson and samsung before so we shall learn together
Ok sorry to reconfirm, after flashing stock rom from rooted phone there wont be a sign of root??
jonatutu said:
Ok sorry to reconfirm, after flashing stock rom from rooted phone there wont be a sign of root??
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This is correct
Sent from my LG-LS980 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
after a LONG search I found this link, hidden in about 1300 threads in the General section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529064
can anyone confirm this is working for the 9506 snapdragon 800 version? I got my device last night, and now for initial testing I JUST want root. I've not upgraded to 4.3.
there are only 13 threads in this section. wouldn't it be nice to get a tested and working [ROOT] sticky in this section? Root is a basic requirement for us developers (although it has been some time I've cooked something myself )
Flash a pre rooted v4.2.2 stock rom @
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2597058
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8monochrome said:
Flash a pre rooted v4.2.2 stock rom @
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2597058
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I had read that thread, but I also read that there were some issues with it (permissions, at least with the 4.3 image). So I don't want to go with that option just yet. I prefer for now the stock ROM.
I am merely trying to get root (and just root) by creating a simple root guide in this forum as a sticky.
dXsL said:
I had read that thread, but I also read that there were some issues with it (permissions, at least with the 4.3 image). So I don't want to go with that option just yet. I prefer for now the stock ROM.
I am merely trying to get root (and just root) by creating a simple root guide in this forum as a sticky.
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If your on 4.2.2 use this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2566509
Simple and works!
bumax said:
If your on 4.2.2 use this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2566509
Simple and works!
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as far as I know, and depending on who you trust, KingoApp and VROOT have not been able to produce evidence that they are NOT harvesting IMEI numbers. The last I read is that XDA admins remove all download links to KingoApp and VROOT software. In the past several warnings have been posted about both apps. Unless anyone know that these apps are ok now?
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as far as I know, and depending on who you trust, KingoApp and VROOT have not been able to produce evidence that they are NOT harvesting IMEI numbers. The last I read is that XDA admins remove all download links to KingoApp and VROOT software. In the past several warnings have been posted about both apps. Unless anyone know that these apps are ok now?
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I read from xda and KingoApp facebook page and they claim all of those things have been removed from their app.
Cant say it 100% sure but I am happy that root works with their app. :silly:
bumax said:
I read from xda and KingoApp facebook page and they claim all of those things have been removed from their app.
Cant say it 100% sure but I am happy that root works with their app. :silly:
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in the "old days" we could use something like RootKeeper... i.e., for example root an older version of android (like 4.2.2), upgrade to a newer version (like 4.3) and subsequently lose root, and then restore the root with RootKeeper. Is that possible with this phone?
dXsL said:
in the "old days" we could use something like RootKeeper... i.e., for example root an older version of android (like 4.2.2), upgrade to a newer version (like 4.3) and subsequently lose root, and then restore the root with RootKeeper. Is that possible with this phone?
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I havent test with i9506 but with Xcover2 (GT-S7710) I have updated two phones via OTA and root has remain after update.
Possible with i9506 I bet root wont remain, atleast with 4.3 update cause KNOX.
How I managed to root my I9506:
Note: If you updated to 4.3 via OTA, it is very likely that you wont be able to flash custom recovery via Odin.
1) Reflash the full 4.3 firmware that i got mine form sammobile via odin
2) Follow through the steps in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529064
Warning : After rooting through the steps above my phone KNOX Warranty Void : 0x1
(Not sure if this is due to the SuperSU disabling the KNOX or the actual rooting process)
dan079 said:
How I managed to root my I9506:
Note: If you updated to 4.3 via OTA, it is very likely that you wont be able to flash custom recovery via Odin.
1) Reflash the full 4.3 firmware that i got mine form sammobile via odin
2) Follow through the steps in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529064
Warning : After rooting through the steps above my phone KNOX Warranty Void : 0x1
(Not sure if this is due to the SuperSU disabling the KNOX or the actual rooting process)
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Hey!
Like in other treads, like galaxy S3 I9xx was talked http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2597774, the 4.3 and later have already KNOX installed and if you install custom recovery or root your device, you probably fire the KNOX warranty to 0x1. Still there no one who was able to reset this KNOX warranty to 0x0, like TRIANGLE AEAY is resetting your flashing counter.
Then DONT install any CUSTOM RECOVERY or try to ROOT your device in 4.3 or later, if you want your warranty(ofcourse if there is already have the way, how to reset KNOX).
PEACE FOR ALL!!!
I'm looking to restore the stock recovery for tmo 4.2.2G and take the kk OTA and remain rooted. I first need to get back to stock recovery but I can't seem to find one. Anyone know where I can find it?
sgiles1 said:
I'm looking to restore the stock recovery for tmo 4.2.2G and take the kk OTA and remain rooted. I first need to get back to stock recovery but I can't seem to find one. Anyone know where I can find it?
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the only way to go back to stock recovery is to go back to stock but you can also follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2673736 which will allow you to have root and custom recovery
XxZombiePikachu said:
the only way to go back to stock recovery is to go back to stock but you can also follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2673736 which will allow you to have root and custom recovery
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Hi Guys, I have read some topics about downgrading, but im not fully understanding if this is only for people who is already rooted or if this will work for a non rooted device. In my case i have an At&t Lg G2 not rooted with 4.4.2 kitkat and wanted to revert to 4.2 so i can root and then flash a rooted stock 4.4.2 kitkat. Is it possible to do that, even if i was never rooted? I do understand there's no root for kitkat as of now.
Thanks guys.
Ricardin said:
Hi Guys, I have read some topics about downgrading, but im not fully understanding if this is only for people who is already rooted or if this will work for a non rooted device. In my case i have an At&t Lg G2 not rooted with 4.4.2 kitkat and wanted to revert to 4.2 so i can root and then flash a rooted stock 4.4.2 kitkat. Is it possible to do that, even if i was never rooted? I do understand there's no root for kitkat as of now.
Thanks guys.
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you can use this to get back to stock wether you are rooted or not http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
XxZombiePikachu said:
you can use this to get back to stock wether you are rooted or not http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
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Thanks a lot bro.
I just received LG G2 802, came with 4.4.2 installed. Now I would like to install a custom rom. What are the procedures should I follow? I know there are many threads around but I am getting confused which come first sequentially, i.e. boot loader unlocking, root, custom rom. Can anyone clarify a bit please?
tapash said:
I just received LG G2 802, came with 4.4.2 installed. Now I would like to install a custom rom. What are the procedures should I follow? I know there are many threads around but I am getting confused which come first sequentially, i.e. boot loader unlocking, root, custom rom. Can anyone clarify a bit please?
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Its pretty easy now.
First root with towel root
Then use autorec to flash recovery
Then you can your ROM
Many thanks
Thats easy steps.
will this work on the verizon vs980? I'm updating to 24a since i bricked it last night. I forgot what root tool I used but I know I used autorec and it messed up my phone.
roor1337 said:
will this work on the verizon vs980? I'm updating to 24a since i bricked it last night. I forgot what root tool I used but I know I used autorec and it messed up my phone.
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I know towel root is universal and autorec has a Verizon version. If it messed up your phone, I wouldn't repeat the same thing though, that would be insanity :silly:
Art Vanderlay said:
I know towel root is universal and autorec has a Verizon version. If it messed up your phone, I wouldn't repeat the same thing though, that would be insanity :silly:
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I am not a smart man... :silly:
I thought I downloaded the wrong autorec since it didnt have vs980 in it but same thing happened. it installed twrp but destroyed my system partition. LUCKLY I did the smarter thing and made a back up. after some fussing with twrp (making a back up and moving my old back up to the right location) I am back up and running!
:victory:
quick edit: ALWAYS MAKE SURE TO BACK UP AND STORE IT ON YOUR PHONE!
how?
towelroot then autorec. then flash rom zip.