Good news everyone!
Here is the rooting method for 2.3.6 ROM's, that I decided to call PreinstalameEsta (roughly translated to PreinstallThis)
This method doesn't change any user data. The sbf that is flashed during the procedure only modifies the /preinstall partition (CG66), in which exists a security problem that I exploited to get the root access.
Files needed:
PreinstalameEsta's Files: https://github.com/downloads/nicofff/preinstalameEsta/nicofff-preinstalameEsta-v0.9-4-gce4da6b.zip
ADB, RSD lite, drivers, etc.
Procedure:
1) Unzip the PreinstalameEsta's Files
2) Plug your phone, and switch on USB debugging
3) Run the rootMM2_en.bat file (or runme_en.sh on linux)
3) When asked to flash the new sbf file, reboot the phone into bootloader mode (turn on while pressing the up arrow on the keyboard)
4) Open RSD lite, select the fixed.sbf file and flash it into the phone. (if on linux, use the sbf_flash app included)
5) When it finishes flashing, and reboots, continue executing the rootMM2.bat file.
6) After a few reboots more, the batch file will finish and the phone should be rooted.
In case you want to contribute code, translations, etc.:
https://github.com/nicofff/preinstalameEsta
For an explanation (in spanish) on how i found the root, check here:
http://nicofff.blogspot.com.ar/2012/06/historia-de-un-rooteo-y-todo-lo-que.html
Original Thread on GA: http://www.grupoandroid.com/topic/49338-root-ginger-de-personal-claro-movistar-vivo-y-tigoretail/
Happy Rooting
Nicofff
Update 05/08/2012:
I got my phone stolen last night (In San Telmo, Buenos Aires). Just in case it ends in the hands of a good soul and they happen to come here, i humbly ask them to return it.
The way to identify it: Under the battery, there is a sticker from AFIP that is slightly burnt.
Thanks
Hello my friend, I made all steps and I couldn't make it
I have milestone 2 (brazilian version)
45.2.2710.A953.Latam.en.01 (retail R01)
I think I'll be forever with this rom !
Any idea ?!?!
Thanks !!
Gauzo said:
Hello my friend, I made all steps and I couldn't make it
I have milestone 2 (brazilian version)
45.2.2710.A953.Latam.en.01 (retail R01)
I think I'll be forever with this rom !
Any idea ?!?!
Thanks !!
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Try again.. All people in Argentina could do it using this tutorial.. Just look at the original thread
Sorry for my english
Gauzo said:
Hello my friend, I made all steps and I couldn't make it
I have milestone 2 (brazilian version)
45.2.2710.A953.Latam.en.01 (retail R01)
I think I'll be forever with this rom !
Any idea ?!?!
Thanks !!
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What errors did you get?
Paste the output from the script and from RSDlite
argentina personal
Did it work on argentina personal ? :crying:
makipn said:
Did it work on argentina personal ? :crying:
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Yes it does! 300 Downloads from GrupoAndroid and counting!
I flashed fixed.sbf with rsdlite, everything was fine... after that when I tried to use the root_mm2_en, it was saying that couldn't change, like other roots (doomlord v4, superoneclick,...)
What can I do ? Later I'll post my error
Thanks a lot !
gb vivo 2.3.6 & windows 7
when i run rootMM2-en.bat it opens a window where there is written " press a button to continue" when i press it, it start to work and appers this message :
0 KB/s (105 bytes in 1.000s)
Without closing this window, shutdown the phone
and restart it in bootloader mode (power + UP key in the keyboard)
Once inside the bootloader mode, flash the fixed.sbf from rsdlite
after it restarts, enable USB debugging and press enter to continue...
Premere un tasto per continuare . . .
Waiting for Phone
Syntax error: Unterminated quoted string
than the phone switch off by itself and i had turn it on in bootloader mode, i have flashed the fixed sbf and than the it show me this message
remount failed: Operation not permitted
failed to copy 'su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
link failed Read-only file system
failed to copy 'busybox' to '/system/xbin/busybox': Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
/system/xbin/busybox: not found
failed to copy 'Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/Superuser.apk': Read-only file sy
stem
/sbin/hotplug > /sys/kernel/uevent_helper
The End
is it a bug or i had make a mistake ?
sminatore said:
is it a bug or i had make a mistake ?
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It's a bug because of the translation... I've found it:
Code:
adb shell "echo 'doing something on adb, otherwise it doesn't work'"
Should change to
Code:
adb shell "echo 'doing something on adb, otherwise it does not work'"
@nicofff the ' in "don't" caused a syntax error
sminatore said:
gb vivo 2.3.6 & windows 7
when i run rootMM2-en.bat it opens a window where there is written " press a button to continue" when i press it, it start to work and appers this message :
0 KB/s (105 bytes in 1.000s)
Without closing this window, shutdown the phone
and restart it in bootloader mode (power + UP key in the keyboard)
Once inside the bootloader mode, flash the fixed.sbf from rsdlite
after it restarts, enable USB debugging and press enter to continue...
Premere un tasto per continuare . . .
Waiting for Phone
Syntax error: Unterminated quoted string
than the phone switch off by itself and i had turn it on in bootloader mode, i have flashed the fixed sbf and than the it show me this message
remount failed: Operation not permitted
failed to copy 'su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
link failed Read-only file system
failed to copy 'busybox' to '/system/xbin/busybox': Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
/system/xbin/busybox: not found
failed to copy 'Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/Superuser.apk': Read-only file sy
stem
/sbin/hotplug > /sys/kernel/uevent_helper
The End
is it a bug or i had make a mistake ?
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do this:
adb shell "rm /data/preinstall_md5/*"
and then run the script again, but when instead of rebooting into bootloader mode and flashing, just reboot it normally
thx for answer
but....i'm a noob... where i should type this : adb shell "rm /data/preinstall_md5/*" ??
I had the same problem, I'll try to do this ! let's see guys !
Caesarivs said:
It's a bug because of the translation... I've found it:
Code:
adb shell "echo 'doing something on adb, otherwise it doesn't work'"
Should change to
Code:
adb shell "echo 'doing something on adb, otherwise it does not work'"
@nicofff the ' in "don't" caused a syntax error
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Just updated the POST pointing to the fixed version
sminatore said:
thx for answer
but....i'm a noob... where i should type this : adb shell "rm /data/preinstall_md5/*" ??
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Gauzo said:
I had the same problem, I'll try to do this ! let's see guys !
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Just download the latest version (v0.9-4) from github: https://github.com/nicofff/preinstalameEsta
The bug is fixed
still doesnt work, i have downloaded the last version and than follow again the instructions written in firts post, but if i turn on the device on bootmode it give me always the same error, and if i turn on the phone normally i cant flash the sbf file ....
sminatore said:
still doesnt work, i have downloaded the last version and than follow again the instructions written in firts post, but if i turn on the device on bootmode it give me always the same error, and if i turn on the phone normally i cant flash the sbf file ....
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Run rootMM2.bat, do you get the same error?
rootMM2_en.bat
im trying on linux now... lets see
sminatore said:
rootMM2_en.bat
im trying on linux now... lets see
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There are two .bat files... rootMM2_en.bat and rootMM2.bat... run rootMM2.bat and tell us if you get the same error... because the bug is fixed, it should be something else
Hey Guys !!! thanks it's working now !!!
Just try to use Rootmm2.bat not the other one with EN....
Thanks a LOT !!!!!
oh **** it works!!!!!!
(have done the same step i have done with rootMM2_en.bat)
THANKS!
Hey guys I have a wind mobile LG G2 which is an LG-D801 variant, similar to the one from T-Mobile. I am wondering if the IORoot released by thecubed work on rooting device or not, considering it is also a D801 phone?
Vortex1212 said:
Hey guys I have a wind mobile LG G2 which is an LG-D801 variant, similar to the one from T-Mobile. I am wondering if the IORoot released by thecubed work on rooting device or not, considering it is also a D801 phone?
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I tried IORoot V10 and it didn't work for me, I get this error:
Press any key to continue . . .
looking for device...
Determining carrier...
No matching phone found. Got SPR from ADB.
press any key to continue . . .
Found ATT, TMO, SKT, or D802 phone!
pushing g2_security...
23kb/s (288 bytes in 0.012s)
************************************************** ****************
now, please unplug usb, go to developer options and
disable USB debugging and re-enable it.
Once you've done that, re-plug your your usb...
************************************************** ****************
press any key to continue . . .
mounting system RW and pushing SU, then remounting system RO again mount: operation not permitted
failed to copy 'su' to '/system/xbin/su': Read-only file system
Unable to chown /system/xbin/su: no such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/su: no such file or directory
mount: operation not permitted
Installing superuser
352 KB/s (1468798 bytes in 4.073s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/superuser.apk
failure [install_failed_already_exists]
****************************************
DONE
****************************************
please check the above for any errors and let me know if you run into any issues
.
Enjoy your phone!
press any key to continue . . .
Ok let me start off by saying i totally understand the importance of doing research on here to finding the answer but i have had no luck. Recently just got a T-Mobile LG G2 4.2.2. Trying to root using the one click root process (root windows batch). Halfway through i get a...
Mounting system RW and pushing SU, then remounting system RO again
mount: Operation not permitted
failed to copy 'su/ to '/system/xbin/su' : Read-only file system
Unable to chown /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
mount: Operation not permitted
Installing superusuer
So it just installs superuser but i know im not fully rooted. Ive searched for a fix and seen similar problems but they were for HTC phones and i know the process is different. I would greatly appreciate any help.
Run as administrator and make sure you have the most up-to-date one click root
datechnerd said:
Run as administrator and make sure you have the most up-to-date one click root
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Running as admin closes the exe. and the one click root is the most recent
I assume ioroot16 then?
try the manual method here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869
Day 2 and im still getting the same error message. Uninstalled ADB drivers and reinstalled. Tried IORoot 15 and 16. Also tried to manually push adb on my pc but it runs then quits. I've tried to research this for hours now and still no luck Does anyone have a proper work around for TMo version? Process seems very easy but for some reason i can not get passed this
davewave91 said:
Day 2 and im still getting the same error message. Uninstalled ADB drivers and reinstalled. Tried IORoot 15 and 16. Also tried to manually push adb on my pc but it runs then quits. I've tried to research this for hours now and still no luck Does anyone have a proper work around for TMo version? Process seems very easy but for some reason i can not get passed this
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Not sure what steps you are following, but xda is pretty much in agreement that this thread is the best one to follow the steps to gain root without complications
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448887
thats the thread that i have been researching. I've followed every step. the only complication that comes is at the end to finally attempt root process and mount. thats when i get the error messages that i listed above
Hi,
I got the new G2 F320L LGU+ version from Korea.
Did an OTA to software version F320L11K.
Then tried to root using IOROOT method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448887
But it gave following error
Mounting system RW and pushing SU, then remounting system RO again
mount: Operation not permitted
failed to copy 'su' to '/system/xbin/su': Read-only file system
Unable to chown /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
mount: Operation not permitted
Installing superuser
5338 KB/s (1468798 bytes in 0.268s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/superuser.apk
Success
***************************************************
Done.
***************************************************
Please check the above for any errors and let me know if you run into any issues
.
Enjoy your phone!
Press any key to continue . . .
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Then I went thru the thread and found one of the solutions which suggested flashing back to stock ROM then factory reset and again root will work.
So I did that. But it still is not rooting.
I used the method posted by "hyelton" in the following link to flash. It flashed alright back to F32011G version of sofware i.e. before the update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476&highlight=uptestex+exe
The complete message that is coming in the command prompt is as below
**************************************************
Easy root for LG G2
Supports the following carriers:
ATT, TMO, SPR, VZW, BELL, RGS, TLS
KT, LGU, SKT, TLS, CLR and OPEN
By IOMonster (thecubed on XDA)
See http://tinyw.in/mXhw for details
ECHO is off.
... some additions by Shelnutt2 and autoprime
**************************************************
Original root idea from http://optimusforums.com/threads/how-to-root-the-lg-g2-f
320.8846/
Press any key to continue . . .
Looking for device...
Make sure drivers are installed.
Check Windows Device Manager if
script sits on "wait-for-device"
Determining carrier...
Found LGU phone!
Pushing g2_security...
40 KB/s (288 bytes in 0.007s)
*******************************************************
STOP!! Unplug usb then go to developer options
and disable USB debugging and re-enable it.
Once you've done that, re-plug your usb...
*******************************************************
Press any key to continue . . .
Waiting for device...
Now it's time to install su and superuser.
Please note! This will trip LG's rootchecker!
This means your phone will show ROOTED in the settings menu,
and in the LG Download mode.
If you do not want to possibly invalidate your warranty
press CTRL-C to stop this script.
You will have a rooted ADB, but no apps on the phone will be able
to access root functions.
Press any key to continue . . .
Mounting system RW and pushing SU, then remounting system RO again
mount: Operation not permitted
failed to copy 'su' to '/system/xbin/su': Read-only file system
Unable to chown /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
mount: Operation not permitted
Installing superuser
5338 KB/s (1468798 bytes in 0.268s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/superuser.apk
Success
***************************************************
Done.
***************************************************
Please check the above for any errors and let me know if you run into any issues
.
Enjoy your phone!
Press any key to continue . . .
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I would be grateful and obliged if anyone could help me resolve this issue.
Thanks for taking the time to read thru the thread. I know its long but I wanted it to be as detailed as possible.
@ndroidomeda said:
Hi,
I got the new G2 F320L LGU+ version from Korea.
Did an OTA to software version F320L11K.
Then tried to root using IOROOT method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448887
But it gave following error
Then I went thru the thread and found one of the solutions which suggested flashing back to stock ROM then factory reset and again root will work.
So I did that. But it still is not rooting.
I used the method posted by "hyelton" in the following link to flash. It flashed alright back to F32011G version of sofware i.e. before the update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476&highlight=uptestex+exe
The complete message that is coming in the command prompt is as below
I would be grateful and obliged if anyone could help me resolve this issue.
Thanks for taking the time to read thru the thread. I know its long but I wanted it to be as detailed as possible.
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Please Help Guys.. :crying:
@ndroidomeda said:
Please Help Guys.. :crying:
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It doesn't support 320L/S version.
You may try the following method:-
ROOT:
F320 root pack (from choimobile.vn)
link: mega.co.nz/#!wB5B3AyC!YCtJDg9vfLRuwxoR8E0ZnlpRMctIft5zbzczA7uLAyo
or
Another method:
link: mega.co.nz/#!QN42wbgA!CKH5mUyTNJrSnopt88dpRwbvPqYUw_W_g_91XZG62ts
(basically they are using the same method, one is by exe and the other is cmd)
> Make sure you enable allow "untrusted sources" (Setting | General | Security) and enable usb "debugging mode" (Setting | General | Developer options)
How to show Developer option under General (by default this option is hidden)
Setting -> General -> About Phone -> Software Information
Press "Build number" 10 times
> Install the LG usb drivers, connect the phone in LG software mode.
> Connect the phone to your PC via USB Cable.
> Run the "Root LG G2.exe" from the attached archive.
> Follow the command prompt instructions
you should try on vroot , just download it and run it , enable usb debugging , press the green button n ur phone will be rooted , i also ve f320l
Hi All,
I am trying to root my LG G2 D802 (KitKat 4.4.2, Kernel 3.4.0) by using IOroot. I am getting the error:
Mounting system RW and pushing SU, then remounting system RO again
mount: Operation not permitted
failed to copy 'su' to '/system/xbin/su': Read-only file system
Unable to open /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
Unable to open /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
mount: Operation not permitted
Installing superuser
4371 KB/s (1468798 bytes in 0.328s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/superuser.apk
Success
In addition I checked and the phone seems to be rooted (with a couple of apps).
1. Why am I getting these errors?
2. I tried to install twrp and it seems its installed, however I am not able to backup, I am getting a message its cannot mount system, data, etc..
Any ideas? Thanks
Use towelroot
just install towelroot from towelroot.com by clicking on the 'lambda' sign there. one finished, install it and click on the 'root' or 'let it rain' button. you will be definitely successfull in rooting your device. towelroot has never disappointed me ever. hit the thanks button if it helped. *wink*
UnDeville said:
just install towelroot from towelroot.com by clicking on the 'lambda' sign there. one finished, install it and click on the 'root' or 'let it rain' button. you will be definitely successfull in rooting your device. towelroot has never disappointed me ever. hit the thanks button if it helped. *wink*
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Hey man, its actually that my phone was encrypted, totally forgot about that. So I just decrypted and everything worked. Thanks anyway