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[Q] Unable to root OB

I recently updated my OB to the v10c software version. I'm not sure what region it is but I believe it is the europe open v10c? After I installed Gingerbreak 1.20, I tried to root my phone. It just displays the 'running exploit' message & this goes on for more than 20 minutes. I believe this means I am unable to root my OB? Is there an alternative solution to this?

more and more people are asking same things, why don't you research ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1111771

Well, I did what you told me to but I still wasn't able to root my phone. I tried using all versions of SuperOneClick available but always failed at the step where I entered "adb push superuser,apk \tmp\" in the CMD.EXE. When I enter this line, I get an error message 'Protocol failure' and my phone reboots. I know a couple of users has the same problem as I do & a few of them has a solution. But it's pretty complicated for me to understand and to do..Is there a clearer solution to this?

Did you try all the solutions shared ?
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I read in another thread to try using different versions of SuperOneClick e.g. 1.7, 1.9.5, 2.1 etc. So i tried all of it but it just rebooted my phone at "adb push superuser.apk \tmp\.
I believe there was another solution suggested but it was a bit complicated for me to try out. So I didn't try it as I wasn't confident about it :/

Did you try as example "my method" ? It's simple.
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dude even i have the exact problem of protocol failure. even i updated my firmware from v10d to v10e europe open but still the same prob. actually my phone got wet so lg service replaced me a new phone udated already to v10d, is that the prob does new OB has some new security or something. damn i am y totaly pissed of by this rooting issue i am so eager to install cm7 or NOVA, pls for god sake somebody help us.

Hey guys just a quick update. I managed to root my OB with llko's upgrade kit
It took less than 10 minutes for me to root my phone, so many thanks to llko.
dpockets, I had the same problem as you, the 'protocal failure' error message. Try llko's upgrade kit from the 'android development' section. Use the SuperOneClick and SRP. It should root your phone in no time. Read the txt files inside for instructions to Root & install CWM.
p.s. Just for your information, I had to use the SRP(reset) application in order for the files to be pushed to my OB successfully, so yeah, in case the SRP application doesn't work, try the SRP(reset) application. Most importantly, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FILE GIVEN. Follow the steps closely
Once again, thanks a million llko!

Thanks to you too
I made an update so now it's even more easier and should work for all version (need feedbacks)

Black jack root worked for me like charm
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dpockets said:
Black jack root worked for me like charm
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I also confirmed Blackjack. I've root V10A, V10D, V11B, and V11C.

hmm so it seems working very well, honnestly better than expected
easy life is cool right ?

Ilko said:
hmm so it seems working very well, honnestly better than expected
easy life is cool right ?
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Ilko, do u think about making an .apk (like Ginerbreak) so we don't need to use a PC?
It would be great to have an easy .apk to root.

hmm this may be doable, but my knowledge is limited to windows and NSIS and some of graph basics (script/dev related) I didn't really developped, all things I've made here was to assembly what I found. I know making packages (setups), rest of credits go to internet

LG thrill unbrick with KDZ

I dont know if people already know this,
but i bricked my phone this morning flashing clockwork with the app instead of the flash adb tool that was made. dont know what i was thinking.
Anyways i was unaware that i could flash the KDZ with the phone completely off with no battery. just let it finish and put the battery back in and its good!
Sorry in advance if everyone knew that

I think I may have done the same thing
I also put clockwork on my thrill today and ended up bricked... but I can't find kdz for the thrill. There's tons of broken links out there for them. Where did you get yours?
And did you flash with KDZ_FW_UPD? what settings did you use?

Yes I flashed it with that. Look around some Guy has a torrent with all the stuff needed. Its Roger kdz.
Sent from my P925g using XDA

akwhite23 said:
I dont know if people already know this,
but i bricked my phone this morning flashing clockwork with the app instead of the flash adb tool that was made. dont know what i was thinking.
Anyways i was unaware that i could flash the KDZ with the phone completely off with no battery. just let it finish and put the battery back in and its good!
Sorry in advance if everyone knew that
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OH. Please do not do that. Flash it WITH the battery. If even a slight power disruption is made, your phone will be a permanent brick.
akwhite23 said:
Yes I flashed it with that. Look around some Guy has a torrent with all the stuff needed. Its Roger kdz.
Sent from my P925g using XDA
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The torrent file is WAY too big just for that.
1.8GB for flashing tools?
430 MB for just the file to flash and root?
All you need to do is follow this guide.
SEE POST
Every downloadable option in the post along with your .kdz file is approx. 442MB. Give or take on the .kdz file size.
It has all the flashing tools needed. It is 4 times smaller than the 1.8GB torrent.

Thanks stat. I def agree on on doing it with the battery. But that's the only way I could get connection seeing how it was stuck at the LG. And wipes wouldn't work to get me out of it.
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bricking

normally this isnt asked but how can i force a brick on this phone

Use adb or terminal emulator and delete a few partitions... that ought to do the trick.
Posted from my ICS'd Captivate

how bad do u wanna brick it lol like full or soft brick

full to the point i need a new one

mouse69 said:
full to the point i need a new one
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Ahhh I get it.
Posted from my ICS'd Captivate

mouse69 said:
full to the point i need a new one
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Delete everything.
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root
install rom manager free from market
start it
flash clockworkmod
it will offer to flash for Optimus 2X (wrong model)
give it the go
after a couple min., remove battery.
I was able to recover one after that, but it took a while, and some knowledge to do so

Install cm7 then format your sd card then take out your sd card then turn phone off you should get a full hardware brick if they haven't fixed it yet try one of the early nightlys I formatted my sd card on cm7 and got almost full hardware brick noway to fix this need new logic board

Recover optimus thrill after installing wrong cynogen 2x rom
dcardozo said:
root
install rom manager free from market
start it
flash clockworkmod
it will offer to flash for Optimus 2X (wrong model)
give it the go
after a couple min., remove battery.
I was able to recover one after that, but it took a while, and some knowledge to do so
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Hi can you please tell me how you recovered your optimus thrill i am jus in a very bad situation i am not able to recover mine and also cant get it repaired here in India please tell me Please

I'm going to say that this thread should stop now.
Fraud is not condoned on XDA, yo.
Yeah, yeah. It's a "cool" way to get a new phone, but why don't you just get an actual replacement the normal way.

Hi,
I did the same mistake. Now my phone is not booting. When power on, it shows LG logo and then black screen.
Can you help me with the steps you used to recover your phone?

im in the same boat...then i tried to flash the kdz file into my fone but the lg mobile support tool keeps on saying connect to the internet i click on connect and it goes back to the same thing to re connect... if some body can help me plz it would be great thanks
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looks like i got it lol

well i got it working i flashed the software... it started up then it went blank... dont no what to do

mofotrucker said:
well i got it working i flashed the software... it started up then it went blank... dont no what to do
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LG Flash Tool

got it working thanks

I bricked mine by installing ics then rooting and trying to install unsuported cwm then did a data factory reset. Had to use my warranty just to get a new one not even they could fix it. BUT I ADVISE U DONT DO IT IT SUCKS
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[Q] P990 thinks its P999

Hey boys and girls,
Hm, how to begin? Ok, i messed it up. I have LG P990 and by my stupidity i accidentaly upgrade my P990 with P999 firmware, and of course phone is not working now If i want to use smartflash or whatever i have to make it think it's P990 first. The thing is wireless is not working either so any kind of Clockwork is not possible. Any ideas how can i fix this? I'm in Afghanistan so it's little bit difficult to get stuff from mediafire, fileserve etc. Please someone give me good and quality idea
Thanks in advance

no solution if you still have warranty, then go to replace it, are 2 phones completely differents in hardware questions
SORRY FOR BAD ENGLISH

No you can use nvflash to flash a stock ROM, root, install cwm and you're done. You can grab nvflash rescue toolkit from Rusty! somewhere in dev thread to just flash directly cwm only, then in cwm mount USB storage in Mount and Storage menu, to copy a ROM zip file and then flash it.

omerika.emir said:
Hey boys and girls,
Hm, how to begin? Ok, i messed it up. I have LG P990 and by my stupidity i accidentaly upgrade my P990 with P999 firmware, and of course phone is not working now If i want to use smartflash or whatever i have to make it think it's P990 first. The thing is wireless is not working either so any kind of Clockwork is not possible. Any ideas how can i fix this? I'm in Afghanistan so it's little bit difficult to get stuff from mediafire, fileserve etc. Please someone give me good and quality idea
Thanks in advance
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if you want i could upload rustys nvflash pack to my dropbox and send you link. PM me if youre in. Oh and make sure you can get to nvflash mode before.
Sent from my Optimus 2X using XDA

Same problem
Hi,
I dit exactly the same thing, I followed al instructions to restore an LG P999 that was an big mistake, im trying for hours to get it back to p990 but any flash method failed (Nv Flash won't connect with my phone by holding correct buttons) every custom rom for p990 fails to install.
I really don't now what to do anymore. Hope you guys can help (Ooh and i can't find nvflash rescue toolkit)

Try smart flash tool. It is easy to use. You can find it on most of xda development thread s.
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CWM & Smartflash issue on P990

Hi guys!
I'm a newbie here at XDA. Long time ago, I have formatted my Optimus 2X from GB to ICS using smart flash tool. I have done that successfully. After few months, I felt like my phone is slow to respond. Then I decided to repartition and install fresh ICS copy again. I was not 100% sure what I was doing at that time. I have used AIO tool for this. Selected option no. 4 and have selected CWM v6.0.2.5 as recovery.
Then I tried to install the new ROM using smart flash and I did not succeed. After I have messed up with this problem, I contacted "spyrosk" (the OP of AIO tool thread) and he told me to install stock ROM on this thread. Then I have downloaded the V30A ROM and copied out to the phone memory, and installed using cwm by selecting install zip from sdcard option. I have succeeded.
But now I want get my phone back to the situation where I installed ICS in first time (GB to ICS using smartflash). Because my camera isn't working, OS freezes pretty much, etc. So I tried several times using Smart flash (in AIO tool) tool as I did as same as when I update from GB to ICS. But, I'm getting an error. Time out reached, after few minutes.
Should I remove CWM before install the fresh stock ICS rom using smart flash? Please guide me through this as I am a newbie for these kind of things. All I want to do is, bring back my phone to the same situation where I upgrade from GB to ICS, as I told you at the beginning of this thread.
Please don't ignore this thread by thinking I am an epic noob at this. Guide me and I'll do exactly as you guys say. Thanks a lot for reading. A reply would be greatly appreciated. :angel:

Anyone? Please.
BUMP. Can someone please give me an advice? I'm kinda disappointed right now.

androidpradeep said:
BUMP. Can someone please give me an advice? I'm kinda disappointed right now.
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There is nothing to worry about, just keep trying using smartflash. After each try remove the cable then connect it back, if it still not works restart teh phone to S/W screen. If it still not works try it on an other usb port, and do everithing from the begining. If it still fails use another cable or try it on an other computer.
It usually start work for the 6th or the 7th time of trying.
No need to remove cwm or anything like that.

bitdomo said:
There is nothing to worry about, just keep trying using smartflash. After each try remove the cable then connect it back, if it still not works restart teh phone to S/W screen. If it still not works try it on an other usb port, and do everithing from the begining. If it still fails use another cable or try it on an other computer.
It usually start work for the 6th or the 7th time of trying.
No need to remove cwm or anything like that.
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Thank you very much for replying this thread BitDomo. I will try some more times then. Apart from that, I have seen a way to uninstall CWM by installing some files to the device. But I did not try that since that method is for CWM v3.x.x.
I'm kinda noob at savvy android thingies for now. I will learn some more about these thingies from the start of next month. Until then, I just want to bring my phone to official ICS 4.0.3 stock ROM and use the phone as I did earlier.
Thanks again for your kind reply to this thread bro. Really appreciate. I'll try some more times and will post the results. Dear android experts, any other solutions for this? Please make a post if you have a suggestion. Peace.. :highfive:

Please help
Guys I have tried over 10 times to flash to ICS 4.0.4 using Smartflash. But everytime I end up with same error. Then I tried Nvflash. But my device showed me a black screen after the process completed. Everything working correctly but I couldn't see anything on my LCD, its just a black screen with the light. So, I used full brick repair for P990 here at xda.
Now I have CWM v6.0.2.5 as recovery and CyanogenMod 10-20131105-UNOFFICIAL-p990 in my phone. Can someone please explain me how to bring this phone back to official ICS 4.0.4? I tried smartflash right now and device shows a black LCD screen. Smartflash picks up the device but process stops in few seconds. I have searched for revert back to stock ICS from CM, but I did not get a descriptive enough information for this. Please write atleast a brief reply if you know the procedure. Thank you very much. :good:

androidpradeep said:
Guys I have tried over 10 times to flash to ICS 4.0.4 using Smartflash. But everytime I end up with same error. Then I tried Nvflash. But my device showed me a black screen after the process completed. Everything working correctly but I couldn't see anything on my LCD, its just a black screen with the light. So, I used full brick repair for P990 here at xda.
Now I have CWM v6.0.2.5 as recovery and CyanogenMod 10-20131105-UNOFFICIAL-p990 in my phone. Can someone please explain me how to bring this phone back to official ICS 4.0.4? I tried smartflash right now and device shows a black LCD screen. Smartflash picks up the device but process stops in few seconds. I have searched for revert back to stock ICS from CM, but I did not get a descriptive enough information for this. Please write atleast a brief reply if you know the procedure. Thank you very much. :good:
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Problem solved. The thing we learnt today is that the battery have to be inserted when you use smartflash.
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bitdomo said:
Problem solved. The thing we learnt today is that the battery have to be inserted when you use smartflash.
Sent from my LG-P990 using xda app-developers app
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This dude is a genius. This tip fixed my phone instantly. If any of you had the same problem, remember NOT to remove the battery when you do a smartflash. So its time to close the thread.

i said it many times on forum