How to Root a G2 which has TWRP installed?
Hi there!
I'm a beginner and I would be grateful if you could help me with this.
While trying to install CyanogenMod, I rooted my G2 using ioroot and then install Autorec. At this point I made a mistake and recover KitKat stock with Autorec, loosing root privileges. Now when I try to root using ioroot, the device shows me the TWRP menu.
I am stuck here. How could I root and install CyanogenMod????
Thanks a lot!!! Please let me know if this is not the right place for asking this in the forum.
Hi,
I think you can download flashable SuperSu and flash it via TWRP.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
TwinHeadedEagle said:
Hi,
I think you can download flashable SuperSu and flash it via TWRP.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
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Hi @TwinHeadedEagle, thanks a lot for your reply. I installed SuperSu through GooglePlay, after being installed it requested to make some modifications through TWRP, which it successfully did. At this point I was wondering wether I actually had root access or not to my device, so I decided to install Root Checker. This last one says that 'Root access is properly installed on this device'.
So I guess that I am root and I can with 'Installing CyanogenMod from recovery' as it is showed at https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_d802.
Am I right?
Root is not required to install CM, only a custom recovery.
I have a d802. It was running stock Lollipop with no root. I installed a custom recovery (TWRP) and was able to flash CM12.1, Cloudy, and Orion.
audit13 said:
Root is not required to install CM, only a custom recovery.
I have a d802. It was running stock Lollipop with no root. I installed a custom recovery (TWRP) and was able to flash CM12.1, Cloudy, and Orion.
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Hi @audit13!
Thanks! I have installed CM! :laugh::laugh::laugh:
BW
Congratulations! Right now, I am using Inazuma on a d802 and it's great.
audit13 said:
Congratulations! Right now, I am using Inazuma on a d802 and it's great.
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Thanks @audit13! At first I was exceptional about using customs roms, but It certainly has given new life into my D802. I find very sad that companies do not work for keeping our devices updated, It is a way of planned obsolescence. My D802 has more than enough hardware for what I use it and now that I have managed to update it (without the help of LG) it is like having a brand new phone!
Thanks to all the xda-developers community!
KR
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Hello guys,
I recently attempted to flash the googy max kernel on my GT-I9505 and was successful. After doing so, i rebooted my device just for the sake of it(i don't imagine that rebooting can lose you root access). After rebooting, i attempted to use stweaks and it said that it didn't have root access. I then went ahead and opened up SuperSU and to my horror, it said :
"there is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!
If you just upgraded to android 4.3, you need to manually re-root-consult the relevant forums for your device!"
I then googled the problem and many users advised to flash the latest SuperSU zip using cwm recovery. I tried that twice but still didn't gain back root access. After that, i tried rooting my device again using CF-Autoroot using odin but still, i did not regain root access. Further, CF-Autoroot flashed the stock recovery and i lost cwm too...(makes it even worse) and i can't flash cwm because now i am not rooted! Root checker also says this device does not have proper root access. I would really appreciate help to regain root access! Thanks in advance.
I'm using a GT-I9505 running CM11 M9 snapshot build.
A recovery has nothing to do with root. So you don't need root to flash a recovery.
If you flash CF-root then you lose the google max kernel.
In the kernel thread they say that supersu 2.01 works. So try that version.
Thanks for the reply mate, will get back to you when I've tried it
footballrocks91 said:
Thanks for the reply mate, will get back to you when I've tried it
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I would download Philz Touch Recovery.. because you can reroot your system easily when you got root before.
Tried flashing SuperSU 2.01 but it didn't work... Will now try the philz way
I tried the philz way and then installed SuperSU from the play store but still I keep getting the same message! I'm running out of options I guess! What to do?? Please help
footballrocks91 said:
I tried the philz way and then installed SuperSU from the play store but still I keep getting the same message! I'm running out of options I guess! What to do?? Please help
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You go to Philz Settings and than click ReRoot system?
hey guys....
after a while, i contacted my brother and he advised me to re flash cm
i did so and flashed the latest superu and i gained back root access! (phew) i appreciate all the help you guys provided me. Thanks a lot xda and you guys!
This happened to me to so I just flashed KT again..... Well I just wanted to try googy but nvm I'll stick to kt
aram90 said:
This happened to me to so I just flashed KT again..... Well I just wanted to try googy but nvm I'll stick to kt
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i'm still wondering...should i try googy max again ??
footballrocks91 said:
i'm still wondering...should i try googy max again ??
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Have you downloaded the right one? For TW and CM there are different googymax kernels
Hello,
sometimes I am reading that some users are installing TWRP via AutoRec.
But sometimes I am also reading that some users install Bump!ed versions of TWRP by simply flashing it directly via Flashify for example.
Are there any advantages/disadvantages comparing those methods?
Or would both give the same results?
What is currently considered the best way to install TWRP on the LG G2 when TWRP has not been installed yet?
Regards
wq0913562 said:
Hello,
sometimes I am reading that some users are installing TWRP via AutoRec.
But sometimes I am also reading that some users install Bump!ed versions of TWRP by simply flashing it directly via Flashify for example.
Are there any advantages/disadvantages comparing those methods?
Or would both give the same results?
What is currently considered the best way to install TWRP on the LG G2 when TWRP has not been installed yet?
Regards
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It depends on the roms you will be using, if you're going to use a bumped ROM then using the latest stock base and flashing twrp though flashify is the cleanest method, but if the ROM you're using isn't bumped you need the jelly bean bootloader and thus should use autorec. Note that you can install bumped ROMs on the jelly bean bootloader but you CAN NOT install non bumped ROMs on the kitkat bootloader. If you are using a bumped setup and flash a non bumped ROM, it will boot loop. If you don't have a BUMPED ROM still on your storage, you will need to factory reset through download mode or fastboot (whichever you have, some flashable bootstacks purposefully break download mode to enable fastboot. I personally prefer download mode, if I can't get to an adb prompt I'd rather just flash a kdz).
wq0913562 said:
Hello,
sometimes I am reading that some users are installing TWRP via AutoRec.
But sometimes I am also reading that some users install Bump!ed versions of TWRP by simply flashing it directly via Flashify for example.
Are there any advantages/disadvantages comparing those methods?
Or would both give the same results?
What is currently considered the best way to install TWRP on the LG G2 when TWRP has not been installed yet?
Regards
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Hey wq.
I very recently installed AutoRec on my D802, which has the latest 4.4.2 KK. It works flawlessly, and I recommend it. I believe the .apk installs TWRP 2.7.0.0, which has worked for me very well, and I have installed at least 15 different ROMs with it so far.
Hello,
thank you very much for your fast and detailed answers.
So, let's assume someone uses AutoRec to install TWRP for the first time on a LG G2, which only installs an old version of TWRP (version 2.7.0.0).
Which TWRP version should one then use to update to the latest version of TWRP?
Would you use the blastagator version from over there:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development/twrp-twrp-2-8-0-0-kernel-f2fs-tools-t2898705
Or would you use the official version from over there:
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/197
And how would you install it?
By simply booting into TWRP 2.7.0.0 (provided by AutoRec) and then from there flashing the latest TWRP zip file?
Regards
wq0913562 said:
Hello,
thank you very much for your fast and detailed answers.
So, let's assume someone uses AutoRec to install TWRP for the first time on a LG G2, which only installs an old version of TWRP (version 2.7.0.0).
Which TWRP version should one then use to update to the latest version of TWRP?
Would you use the blastagator version from over there:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development/twrp-twrp-2-8-0-0-kernel-f2fs-tools-t2898705
Or would you use the official version from over there:
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/197
And how would you install it?
By simply booting into TWRP 2.7.0.0 (provided by AutoRec) and then from there flashing the latest TWRP zip file?
Regards
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I wanted to flash cloudy rom which is bumped.
So i straight away used flashify to flash bumped recovery and then flashed the rom..
No autorec needed.
I flashed blastgator's twrp with thermal control.
Hi guys, I've buy the lg g2 d802 just yesterday.
I really want to try miui v7.
So I've downgrade lollipop to kk trough kdz and everything goes fine. now starts the problems.
I cannot find a good tool to root and I use a one click root + twrp that root the phone fine but when it ask me to reboot to download mode, it stuck at finding new port.
but beside that the phone was rooted (i've check that with root checker).
Then I really don't find any tool or guide to install TWRP recovery, and so I have to install autorec for KitKat. that is the only tool that works for me (twrp manager doesn't work).
So I install with twrp miui v7 gtbluesky.
But many apps don't work, such as camera.
Somewhere I've read that autorec for kitkat downgrade the bootloader to JB and miui needs KK bootloader, maybe is this the problem?
can you advice me a good tool for root and install twrp on G2? So I can have KK bootstack and install miui?
thank you a lot in advance and sorry for noob question
RealPsygnosis said:
Hi guys, I've buy the lg g2 d802 just yesterday.
I really want to try miui v7.
So I've downgrade lollipop to kk trough kdz and everything goes fine. now starts the problems.
I cannot find a good tool to root and I use a one click root + twrp that root the phone fine but when it ask me to reboot to download mode, it stuck at finding new port.
but beside that the phone was rooted (i've check that with root checker).
Then I really don't find any tool or guide to install TWRP recovery, and so I have to install autorec for KitKat. that is the only tool that works for me (twrp manager doesn't work).
So I install with twrp miui v7 gtbluesky.
But many apps don't work, such as camera.
Somewhere I've read that autorec for kitkat downgrade the bootloader to JB and miui needs KK bootloader, maybe is this the problem?
can you advice me a good tool for root and install twrp on G2? So I can have KK bootstack and install miui?
thank you a lot in advance and sorry for noob question
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1. if you on KK use towelroot.
2.use autoreck for KK to install twrp.
3.update twrp with blastagator thermal 2.8.7.3 when installing do a reboot into recovery to boo into new twrp.
if you installing a rom that new KK bootstacks bumped download your variant here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development/lg-g2-bootstacks-t3173715
raptorddd said:
1. if you on KK use towelroot.
2.use autoreck for KK to install twrp.
3.update twrp with blastagator thermal 2.8.7.3 when installing do a reboot into recovery to boo into new twrp.
if you installing a rom that new KK bootstacks bumped download your variant here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development/lg-g2-bootstacks-t3173715
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ty but if I install KK bootstack from that link I have a bootloop =( with miui =(
RealPsygnosis said:
ty but if I install KK bootstack from that link I have a bootloop =( with miui =(
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what recovery version you have?
Hello Friends,
I have successfully Installed the latest 13.1 using TWRP tuga power recovery.
After that I tried to root the phone with super 2.65 stable version in recovery mode but the Root is not happening.
Even I have tried it with SuperSU 2.74 but the process happens Successfully but when the system is booted , I checked the root access with root checker , It says Phone is not rooted.
Please Help! Thank you
srink.007 said:
Hello Friends,
I have successfully Installed the latest 13.1 using TWRP tuga power recovery.
After that I tried to root the phone with super 2.65 stable version in recovery mode but the Root is not happening.
Even I have tried it with SuperSU 2.74 but the process happens Successfully but when the system is booted , I checked the root access with root checker , It says Phone is not rooted.
Please Help! Thank you
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flash it and don't wipe the data partition after it
srink.007 said:
Hello Friends,
I have successfully Installed the latest 13.1 using TWRP tuga power recovery.
After that I tried to root the phone with super 2.65 stable version in recovery mode but the Root is not happening.
Even I have tried it with SuperSU 2.74 but the process happens Successfully but when the system is booted , I checked the root access with root checker , It says Phone is not rooted.
Please Help! Thank you
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Flash BETA-SuperSU-v2.67-20160121175247.zip in recovery.
Download:
https://download.chainfire.eu/897/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.67-20160121175247.zip
srink.007 said:
Hello Friends,
I have successfully Installed the latest 13.1 using TWRP tuga power recovery.
After that I tried to root the phone with super 2.65 stable version in recovery mode but the Root is not happening.
Even I have tried it with SuperSU 2.74 but the process happens Successfully but when the system is booted , I checked the root access with root checker , It says Phone is not rooted.
Please Help! Thank you
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please tell me how did you do it. i wanna updte with TWARP too from cm13 to cm13.1
darkerm said:
please tell me how did you do it. i wanna updte with TWARP too from cm13 to cm13.1
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Off Topic, but in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/official-cm11s-roms-ota-updates-t2906746, you will find signed flashable zips for 13.1 which can be flashed from TWRP.
ashwin.kj said:
Off Topic, but in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/official-cm11s-roms-ota-updates-t2906746, you will find signed flashable zips for 13.1 which can be flashed from TWRP.
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when I flash te full signed 13.1 update I lose my root. and if I flash SU I get bootloop
darkerm said:
when I flash te full signed 13.1 update I lose my root. and if I flash SU I get bootloop
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Loosing root is expected. Next time you upgrade your ROM, you can try using FireFlash or something similar to try and retain root. But regarding bootloop I am not sure. I usually flash the ROM and gapps and let it boot. If everything is working, then only I flash superSU. Which version are you flashing anyways?
Hello
Im new here. I just want to ask you how can i root my lg spirit. Everything doesnt work and im newbie. Can you help me please ?
Are you on Marshmallow right now? If yes, you need to go to lolipop, root the phone, unlock the bootloader, flash stock Marshmallow through TWRP and flash a root package like SuperSU.
Fobos531 said:
Are you on Marshmallow right now? If yes, you need to go to lolipop, root the phone, unlock the bootloader, flash stock Marshmallow through TWRP and flash a root package like SuperSU.
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Yes im on marshmallow. Can you explain me how to do it step after step ?
Kenez92 said:
Yes im on marshmallow. Can you explain me how to do it step after step ?
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Im on lollipop now 5.0..1. I rooted my phone and installed botloader.
What now ?
Kenez92 said:
Im on lollipop now 5.0..1. I rooted my phone and installed botloader.
What now ?
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Now, you can install TWRP app from Playstore and download the latest twrp-3.1.1-0-c70n.img available for us. Then, download Flashify app and flash that .img downloaded.
Thus, you'll have a TWRP installed on your phone, from wich you'll able to flash wathever you want.
I did everything but after flashing v20b and supersu v2.78 i just lost root :/ why ?
but i rooted my phone by kingoroot cuz when i rooted it on kingroot than twrp always leave a message "fail flash"
Kenez92 said:
I did everything but after flashing v20b and supersu v2.78 i just lost root :/ why ?
but i rooted my phone by kingoroot cuz when i rooted it on kingroot than twrp always leave a message "fail flash"
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If TWRP app is not working then try flashify.
Finally i rooted my phone and installed v20b. Should i install something else ? something faster and better ?