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Easiest method to root L7 v10k?

Hi,i'm really a noob and i'm here to request help.
I've read almost all the development thread,but I never tried to do something on my own phone. Now I want to simply root it,I have the stock rom with v10k firmware.
Should I use the prerooted v10k or the root+cwm+unlocked bootloader mod? I saw someone talking about installing cwm from the Rom Manager app (in order to install cm10)
I'm waiting for a more stable cm10,now i just want root. What should I do? Flash prerooted v10k,unlock bootloader and then install cwm from the app or just flash the all-in-one mod?
Thanks to anyone that can provide me with a idiotproof guide to this (by the way I use the phone mostly with wifi and 3g)

- Link to installation procedure of a prerooted V10K ROM.
- Link to installation procedure for Bootloader unlock and installation of CWM Recovery.
Try these procedures! It helped me a lot

Ok,I'll try to flash them separately.
Flashing the v10k prerooted rom will do it? No wifi fix like for the deodexed one?

Yes, it will! I did it and it did not asked me to fix anything. It works very well.

I have two questions:
1) If I install the official drivers with the LG Support Tool and then I connect the phone,Windows Update tries to search drivers. What I have to do? The first time i tried to flash,KDZ stopped responding right after i clicked "Lauch Software Update" and a (if i remember the name correctly) mod.cab file appeared on desktop.
2) I have to connect the phone with Media Sync (MTP) or with PC Software? I read two guides on How To Flash Stock Firmware on L7 and one says Software PC,one says USB Storage.
Thanks

It's completly normal to the KDZ stop responding. It force close when it ends.
And you have to connect with PC Software!

Yes,it worked
I was kinda worried to do this,thank you

Update fails - want to flash custom rom - need some advice

Now here's the situation:
I'm still on an older ROM version (4.2.1 - see attachment)
A while ago my tablet told me there was an update. I wanted to get it, it downloads but it always fail to apply the update.
What I've done to the device so far is that I've used motochopper to root the device and got rid of some ASUS apps.
So since it refuses to update, I've decided to unlock it, flash a custom recovery and get myself a custom rom.
But I've read a lot about people bricking their devices and I doubt it'll be as easy as it was on Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 - so I need some advice on how exactly to do it.
Recently I found the thread that enables us some sort of nvflash although being on JellyBean. They were talking about a specific version of bootloader and I'm not certain if I have this bootloader since I'm on an older JellyBean version. Of course I would like to use this bricksafe as well - just in case
Can someone lead me to a guide or instruct me how to do it? I don't want to brick this device
Thx in advance

l33ch0r said:
Now here's the situation:
I'm still on an older ROM version (4.2.1 - see attachment)
A while ago my tablet told me there was an update. I wanted to get it, it downloads but it always fail to apply the update.
What I've done to the device so far is that I've used motochopper to root the device and got rid of some ASUS apps.
So since it refuses to update, I've decided to unlock it, flash a custom recovery and get myself a custom rom.
But I've read a lot about people bricking their devices and I doubt it'll be as easy as it was on Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 - so I need some advice on how exactly to do it.
Recently I found the thread that enables us some sort of nvflash although being on JellyBean. They were talking about a specific version of bootloader and I'm not certain if I have this bootloader since I'm on an older JellyBean version. Of course I would like to use this bricksafe as well - just in case
Can someone lead me to a guide or instruct me how to do it? I don't want to brick this device
Thx in advance
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This THREAD has all the info you need to do NVFlash. It's based on 10.6.1.15 something bootloader which I believe is the same as the latest Asus official. If you're on 4.2 rom, you can flash the flatline img. and generate the necessary files from there. Once that done, you can use either the provided CWM or the latest 4.2 TWRP to flash any compatible custom rom (4.3). Have fun.

graphdarnell said:
This THREAD has all the info you need to do NVFlash. It's based on 10.6.1.15 something bootloader which I believe is the same as the latest Asus official. If you're on 4.2 rom, you can flash the flatline img. and generate the necessary files from there. Once that done, you can use either the provided CWM or the latest 4.2 TWRP to flash any compatible custom rom (4.3). Have fun.
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First of: thanks for your reply
Guide says something about bootloader 10.6.1.15.3 - I still have an even older one (10.6.1.8...) - will it still work?

l33ch0r said:
First of: thanks for your reply
Guide says something about bootloader 10.6.1.15.3 - I still have an even older one (10.6.1.8...) - will it still work?
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Yes, that version will work because it is on the 4.2 bootloader.
Sent from my TF300T using xda app-developers app

Only works on unlocked device?
Ok I'll try like this
These are the steps I would do: (I pray someone to look over these steps and correct me if I'm wrong )
1.) Go to asus site and download unlock_v8 and run it so to unlock my tablet.
2.) I go to androidroot.mobi and download flatline_tf300.img and nvflash-tools-win32.zip (win32? Hope that does not stand for 32-bit and hope it will work on 64-bit)
3.) I reboot my device into Fastboot (don't know exactly what that means "Please note that for transformer tablets the fastboot command might require the option "-i 0x0b05"" - at this stage the device is already connected to the pc and just in case it's not in fastboot I should run this command?)
4.) I use cmd.exe to type in these commands. In which directory? In the directory where I unzip the files from nvflash-tools-win32.zip? The guide is not too specific on that.
5.) I type in "$ fastboot flash recovery flatline_device.img" (I know for device I use tf300) which will flash the recovery.
6.) I reboot my device (let android boot?) and reboot again into recovery. (power + vol down?)
7.) I select "Advanced - Wheelie" and Step 1: Flash AndroidRoot BL and find myself with a custom bootloader.
8.) It says the device will power off. Automatically? However, I boot into android and after that reboot again into recovery mode.
9.) I choose Step 2 which will generate wheelie blobs
10.) I follow the on screen prompt to retrieve my blobs (anyone has a screenshot of that? Or is it self-expalantory?)
All this time the device is connected to pc via usb?
11.) Now I reboot my tablet into APX mode - after Step 10: am I still in recovery or booted to Android?
12.) If my tablet is recognized I type "$ wheelie --blob blob.bin" into cmd
13.) Then I will type in the commands to obtain the backups
Still got a few questions though. The device is connected to PC throughout this whole procedure, right? Where to start cmd (do I have to put the files from nvflash-tools into a specific folder from where I start cmd.exe?)
And after this procedure is done do I need to flash anything else? Or will I be then equipped with a working recovery that allows me to flash custom roms?
Thanks in advance for anyone who's taking time to answer my maybe uninformed questions but I'm kind of having troubles following the guide

4.4.2 (KOT49H) update fails on rooted device

Received the update today but it failed to install. I'm running the stock rom KRT16S. My Nexus 10 is rooted and my recovery is TWRP 2.6.3.1. I have added nothing else to this rom except a few apps from the google play store. I wanted to try again but couldn't find where the OTA is stored. It wasn't in the /cache/fota folder. So I downloaded a flashable zip from the net. But this update file failed to install also. I've seen a few others have success installing the update. I just don't know what's preventing me from updating. I welcome your suggestions. Thanks.

Same here on my Nex5.
It seems, that some custom zips changed my stock (rooted) rom in this way that I am not able to install the 4.4.2 update.
I got similar issue on my Nex4 in the past, I could help me out by flashing full rom (rooted) deodexed, but where can I find the full rom of 4.4.2 for my Nex5 now?
Anybody can give me a clue?
Thank u very much.
Greetz from Germany.. Fred
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Received the update today but it failed to install. I'm running the stock rom KRT16S. My Nexus 10 is rooted and my recovery is TWRP 2.6.3.1. I have added nothing else to this rom except a few apps from the google play store. I wanted to try again but couldn't find where the OTA is stored. It wasn't in the /cache/fota folder. So I downloaded a flashable zip from the net. But this update file failed to install also. I've seen a few others have success installing the update. I just don't know what's preventing me from updating. I welcome your suggestions. Thanks.
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amplifier1980 said:
Same here on my Nex5.
It seems, that some custom zips changed my stock (rooted) rom in this way that I am not able to install the 4.4.2 update.
I got similar issue on my Nex4 in the past, I could help me out by flashing full rom (rooted) deodexed, but where can I find the full rom of 4.4.2 for my Nex5 now?
Anybody can give me a clue?
Thank u very much.
Greetz from Germany.. Fred
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Hi Fred, and greetz from Ohio. I'm not aware of anything in the 4.4.2 flavor right now for the Nex10. I'm not sure about the Nex5. I think we're just going to have to wait. But I'd like to have the same thing. A lean & clean deodexed stock rooted 4.4.2 rom with a few performance tweaks. Like the old "Cleanrom" by scrosler. As for right now, did you try an ADB Sideload update to 4.4.2 using Wug's Toolkit? http://www.wugfresh.com/faqs/how-to-update-ota-not-working/

Lexus One said:
Hi Fred, and greetz from Ohio. I'm not aware of anything in the 4.4.2 flavor right now for the Nex10. I'm not sure about the Nex5. I think we're just going to have to wait. But I'd like to have the same thing. A lean & clean deodexed stock rooted 4.4.2 rom with a few performance tweaks. Like the old "Cleanrom" by scrosler. As for right now, did you try an ADB Sideload update to 4.4.2 using Wug's Toolkit?
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Hi. Meanwhile i found a thread in nexus5 Android development area which contains both deodexed and odexed stock rooted full rom . so i just flashed odexed Version over my 4.4... Now i am on 4.4.2 finally... And still rooted..
Thank u anyway..
Greetz, fred

Lexus One said:
Received the update today but it failed to install. I'm running the stock rom KRT16S. My Nexus 10 is rooted and my recovery is TWRP 2.6.3.1. I have added nothing else to this rom except a few apps from the google play store. I wanted to try again but couldn't find where the OTA is stored. It wasn't in the /cache/fota folder. So I downloaded a flashable zip from the net. But this update file failed to install also. I've seen a few others have success installing the update. I just don't know what's preventing me from updating. I welcome your suggestions. Thanks.
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Hi,
You can try performing a full unroot in the SuperSU app if it still doesn't work... I had to adb sideload mine to work, don't know how it works with toolkit, but you have to first set your tablet to receive it. As you are on TWRP you simply go to advanced and select adb sideload, then try using the tool, or following the instructions on it to do so .
You cannot install a OTA zip like a Custom ROM zip, they are a little bit different hehe.
Hope this helps,
~Lord
PS.: This will work for N5 too.

I somehow got the idea that rooted Nexus devices with a custom recovery could handle OTA's without trashing the recovery. I guess I expected that I would lose root. I think I'm just going to wait for someone to put together a "CleanROM" based on 4.4.2 or newer. I've been waiting for a rom like this since I bought my Nex10 anyway. I don't think I'll suffer too much running on 4.4 until then.
Thanks to those who contributed, I'll remember your suggestions. Especially if I end up waiting a long time for a 4.4.2 based Cleanrom.
Update: Thanks to Wug's toolkit. I'm now running 4.4.2..

I should ask for a sticky for this but these instruction will work EVERY TIME if you are running either custom recovery or Root.
You will need the latest adb/fastboot from google, you can either install the SDK or download any of the many smaller adb/fastboot and libs for your os
You will need STOCK 4.4/4.3/4.2 recovery depending on what version of android you are currently on. Download the factory image from here. Open the zip within the package and pull out recovery.img and rename it stockrecovery.img
Copy your custom recovery to the adb folder name it twrp.zip or short name for whatever you are using I am using twrp.
You will need the correct OTA you are seeking to apply - rename it to something short simple and obvious - for this example I will use otaupdate.zip
If you wish to root get the latest patch (I believe its up to 1.75 now) and copy it to the adb/fastboot folder.
BACKUP YOUR DEVICE FIRST AND COPY IT TO YOUR PC
If you are already Rooted:
If you are using SuperSU - go to the application options and completely unroot and reboot if needed
BACKUP YOUR DEVICE FIRST AND COPY IT TO YOUR PC
If not rooted start here:
I am assuming most of you are Windows users. Open your file explorer and open the ADB folder.
On the left hand folder where ADB is located press shift and right click the ADB folder and select "Open command window from here". This will open a command prompt window for you to run all your adb/fastboot commands from. This is the same folder where you copied your recoveries and updates to.
BACKUP YOUR DEVICE FIRST AND COPY IT TO YOUR PC
Copy your custom recovery and stock recovery to your adb folder
Copy and rename the OTA to the adb folder
Copy your root.zip patch to the /sdcard downloads folder (if you wish root)
>adb reboot bootloader
>fastboot flash recovery stockrecovery.img
>fastboot reboot-bootloader
Go into recovery and wait till dead droid appears
Press power and Volume Up at same time to go into the stock recovery menu
Using the volume buttons move and down the blue list of options and select: Apply update from ADB
You will now have orange text at the bottom of the screen - follow the instructions to side load by typing >adb sideload otaupdate.zip in your command prompt window
Wait and watch the progress, at this point you should see the ota processing steps of which there a few and will vary depending on the package. When its complete there will be a "install complete" or similar message
Reboot and let the update complete the system optimizations and go in validate your device is working and the version is what you wanted
>adb reboot bootloader
>fastboot flash twrp.zip
>fastboot reboot-recovery
Using your newly installed custom recovery you can now apply zips/root etc
Reboot as needed and update root if using older .zip to current binaries and enjoy your updated device.
And yes you only need to backup once prior to starting but many people skip that step -DON'T BE ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE.
Hopefully I've not missed a bit.
You can also use these same instructions if you're stuck in boot loop or applied a patch without first replacing stock or unrooting - just boot to bootloader using fastboot and replace recovery and apply the patches. This will usually work just fine and prevent much heart ache on your part.

Softbricked my OP2. Need help

Hello I am new to the world of flashing and I thought i'd give rooting a try. I followed a guide on this website (http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-2/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3146568) but I messed up- I do not have a ROM (i think) now, so I cannot use my phone.
I, obviously, made a backup using TWRP but apparently it didn't save and/or I cannot find it.
I cannot figure out how to push a file onto my phone as it is only recognisable by my PC when it is in fastboot mode. I am able to access recovery mode but I do not know what to do from here. Any help would be appreciated as I really need my phone .
Thanks, Ethan

Indeed you bricked your phone. You need to perform full recorvery. The guide is on this forum amost 1st of topic.
Follow this link it will recor you phone to stock 3.x oxygen then just upgrade on MM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-2/general/guide-unbrick-recover-oneplus-2-to-t3269543
P. S. THE guide works 100% so if its not working for you read it correctly

Try to go to the advanced menu (if you're using TWRP) and find an option called Adb Sideload or something. Now shift + right click the folder on your pc where the ROM is and click on open command prompt here. Then you can just type adb sideload filename.zip

Help with returning to android 5.0

Hi guys,
My phone currently runs android 6, rooted and TWRP recovery.
I want to go back to stock android 5.0 , but i cant flash the rom through TWRP. Can you give a lilttle help how to flash with ADB?
I got the "update extractor" , but i am not sure how to use it and which files to flash...also I don't know the commands to do it... (such a lame hacker I am... : )
Hope you will help.
Thanks