[Q] Android 4.0.4 Root? - LG Optimus 2x

Hey all!
I have updated my LG p990 to android 4.0.4 using LG´s own software (Stock ROM), and I wonder if there is any way to root that as of yet? superoneclick dont work it seems anymore / yet, and I wonder if the tool from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020737
perhaps work to root with option 8 but I cant tell myself just by reading and I´m not allowed to ask there directly myself since I lack postcount.
any help will be greatly appriciated!
your sincerely Natherul

Use option 3 for root your phone.

thanks for reply, tried it but sadly it did not root me -.-
EDIT:
seems it changed the power button though..... now holding it in wont give me option to turn off and pressing it once wont turn off screen, help please
EDIT2:
nvm my edit, pressed home and power together once to make a screenshot then it works with power as normal again..... phone just thought i was holding down home....

Hey there.
How about try option 2. then change recovery to nvflash?
Then once you have a new custom recovery. Look for a stock ROM here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2076882
its rooted so that might fix it..
not sure if this is gonna work for you though. might wait for someone more experienced to confirm this.

thanks for trying to help puffingman but i got it working I had to use nvflash method and what went wrong before was the installation of su app (superuser), after downloading a new copy and doing it again its rooted

Natherul said:
thanks for trying to help puffingman but i got it working I had to use nvflash method and what went wrong before was the installation of su app (superuser), after downloading a new copy and doing it again its rooted
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no worries
thanks for that info too. might help others who might encounter the same problems.
Have fun with your new rooted phone

AIO toolkit Can do it, give it a try!
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[Q] Froyo to Froyo update [NOOB]

Hi,
Complete noob here!!
So I had rooted 2.1 stock and update to Froyo leak first one it came out I believe (System Version 2.3.9.MB810), and lost root.
I would like to upgrade to the new 2.3.13 Froyo, but I'm not sure if I could just follow the instructions on the threads because they are about going from 2.1 rooted to new Froyo.
Is there a difference in the installation? Can I recover root? Do I loose everything I have? I have Titanium root but since I lost root it hasn't been backing up I believe
I been looking at both of these threads lately, sound like the instructions might work (again complete noob , so not sure)
thread: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=764304
thread: androidforums.com/droid-x-all-things-root/174152-brand-new-froyo-2-3-13-a.html
Thanks for your help in advance.
Update
I used the instructions on the thread on here and ran into an error when running the update zip
Says Error: Status 2
What can I do?
Neither will work without root... follow D2 root instructions.
So follow the instructions on this thread
forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7838000&postcount=1
And then just follow the instructions as they are on the new froyo threads
Thanks!!!
Yes, that should work. Wait for someone else to confirm this though, unless you are adventurous.
rage-against-the-cage is a 2.2 exploit, the way I understand. It isn't specific to the D2, but as I said, wait on someone to confirm. I don't know a whole lot about this. More of a lurker than a do-er.
I saw it a while ago and thought about doing it, I was waiting for another 1-click-root type of thing, so I couldn't mess up. I'll wait and see if someone confirms it then.
I used this method to regain root after the 2.3.13 update and it worked. If you know how to use adb its pretty easy.
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citanes-26 said:
I used this method to regain root after the 2.3.13 update and it worked. If you know how to use adb its pretty easy.
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Hi I don't really. But I ran into a problem my computer wont recognize my phone in pc mode. I installed and uninstall the drivers and nothing. So I can't do anything!!
Any ideas?
Try and find a guide somewhere? I know there are guides to setting up the sdk.
None of my computers (Mac/Windows 7) would recognize my Droid on PC mode. What can I do??
Thanks
Venc said:
None of my computers (Mac/Windows 7) would recognize my Droid on PC mode. What can I do??
Thanks
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Try turning usb debugging off (System settings > Applications > Development).
And then connect in PC mode again and see if the phone installs itself.
Try the other modes, mine work in mass storage.
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meshdub said:
Try turning usb debugging off (System settings > Applications > Development).
And then connect in PC mode again and see if the phone installs itself.
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Thank you! Thank you! X1000
I was in the last step to go back to 2.1 when I saw your reply
EDIT FINAL:
Finally done. It appears to be rooted. Barnacle is working again, so should be rooted
Thank you guys a million for the help had to do it using mass storage mode!
Ok I followed the intructions from where it says update to 2.2 in this thread
/forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=758907
but when I click on the update zip it aborts because of error in sdcard/update.zip status 2
Any ideas?
Venc said:
Thank you! Thank you! X1000
I was in the last step to go back to 2.1 when I saw your reply
EDIT FINAL:
Finally done. It appears to be rooted. Barnacle is working again, so should be rooted
Thank you guys a million for the help had to do it using mass storage mode!
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Glad that helped!

[Q] Please Help

Please help everyone, I messed up with my phone..
I installed SGStools yesterday and just click on TouchwizUI GTG and it went all ok....
About the installation of GTG Touchwiz, I think there is an phrase saying "first, install ..... e.g. launcherpro" which I didn't do. But after that it went ok.
THen this morning, I started to notice that evrything i press the middle button once, it will vibrate and an error will popup, and I need to click it again to relaunch the homescreen..
After that, I went to SGStools again and tried to restore my backup, but the backup wasnt there, so I try to reinstall the Touchwiz GTG then afterwards restart the phone, after which, the homescreen is gone but I can still use the notifications and answer calls and text.
Please help me, I'm on stock ROMs and all things that I installed in my SGS is OCLF and Root and this one. Please help me!!
Anyone PLS?
Download root explorer. Go to android development and download and read instructions in the touchwiz launcher thread.
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@android.francis
sir how can i download Root Explorer to my phone and install if I can't go to menu?
I don't have any idea sorry, I've been reading the threads and still can't find how to install it..
Still anyone? Please elaborate more, I wouldnt want to screw my phone so I'm just asking questions before doing anything more with it, unlike other phones which is much cheaper...Pls Help
nYbEe said:
Still anyone? Please elaborate more, I wouldnt want to screw my phone so I'm just asking questions before doing anything more with it, unlike other phones which is much cheaper...Pls Help
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I'm using stock ROM, and just Root, OCLF and SGSTools.
Can I use HARD RESET instead to restrore my phone again despite my problem stated above?
I Havent flashed anything yet, and It's ok to loose files for me. Tnx In Advance Pls Reply
Install another launcher, like adw launcher with adb
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Okay. You still can go to download mode right? (volume down + home + power)
If yes, try flashing back to a stock firmware usign Odin.

[Q] Galaxy Tab Wifi P1010 is stuck in a loop...

Hey guys
Got a problem here regarding my GT-P1010
Basicaully I've followed a guide to install Froyo using Odin onto my Tab. The problem is the Tab now starts, goes to the home screen and after a few seconds automatically restarts. This cycle will keep on going unless I hold the power button and turn off the device.
I used a p1010 firmware from samfirmwares which I thought would be compatible.
Anyone else had a problem similar to mine and found a solution?
I've got access to recovery so I can wipe and install a zip, however I can't find a ROM in .zip format anywhere. Development seems to be concentrated alot towards the GSM or CDMA versions
waqypaqy said:
Hey guys
Got a problem here regarding my GT-P1010
Basicaully I've followed a guide to install Froyo using Odin onto my Tab. The problem is the Tab now starts, goes to the home screen and after a few seconds automatically restarts. This cycle will keep on going unless I hold the power button and turn off the device.
I used a p1010 firmware from samfirmwares which I thought would be compatible.
Anyone else had a problem similar to mine and found a solution?
I've got access to recovery so I can wipe and install a zip, however I can't find a ROM in .zip format anywhere. Development seems to be concentrated alot towards the GSM or CDMA versions
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ok you have gone into bootloop there cause it was the wrong version, (don't think there is any others that can bar stock. You need to get stock back onto your device.
Did you take a copy of it before you flashed?
check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133590
and follow the steps and flash safe , Do not flash any roms\kernels that not made to your tab . or may aliens from the space will eat your nuts
K0sh there is none for the p1010 we can root and overclock install themes and such waiting for spacemoose to save us.
But its an excellent thread so ya should check it out just to reaffirm
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alexgogan said:
K0sh there is none for the p1010 we can root and overclock install themes and such waiting for spacemoose to save us.
But its an excellent thread so ya should check it out just to reaffirm
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i give him the guide to download the rom that made for his tab . and flash it . Spacemoose1 is saving us all
Thanks for the help guys. I've tried using Odin again with the latest firmware, but for the wifi version dont you have to select CSC as well in Odin?
I tried with just PIT and PDA files selected and with re-partition on but I still have the same problem.
Device starts up, goes to home menu and I get process crash report and then the device restarts itself
Can you get to download mode? if you can and there should be no reason try flashing from there the file should be place but clear cache prior to the flash.
Btw froyo is what we are on so why would you be trying to flash this is the stock?
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Hi Alex
Yes I can access Download mode.
I'll clear the cache in recovery before I go to download mode.
Yes I am trying to flash stock firmwar, because the tab just keeps restarting itself when it boots to the main menu. I get an error message that android.media.process has crashed and then the loop starts all over again
Is this your backup stock?
if so worried that you changed the baseband.. Should have my tab back in the morning to help but and am not sure if the but did you download the correct region from Sam cause this sounds like either the bootloader got screwed.. Would clear everything again flash if you follow the instructions on the relevant link again that k0sh gave.. And on final boot this may take a while go leave the device let it finish then come back hopefully it will have finished then if that works great. If not then would imagine its back to sammy cause you have done everything right. Nor unleash come one else has any other ideas... Will ask just incase
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What does android.media.process control? Can you install titanium and freeze that process?
Hi again Alex
The firmware I am trying to flash is the stock European one from samfirmwares. i dont have a backup so im just trying to use what i can access online. i've tried multiple versions of Odin from 1.3 to 1.85. ive left it to download the rom, it installs itself succesfully, does a few things in recovery mode, starts,goes into the home screen but i still get the same loop sequence. if you could somehow give me a backup from your Tab (if its a european one) then that would be greatly appreciated.
@ranger: Im not sure what the process controls to be honest and i cant even use the tab before it restarts itself again.
Also I've seen this post by from another thread
Originally Posted by rangercaptain View Post
Is there a dbdata file for your rom? For other roms, when you don't flash that file you get a bootloop. Anyone know what I am talking about?
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Could there be a similar solution for me?
Yes, absolutely! Your best very is odin 1.7. PM the other fellow and get it done!
Let me know if you still need the file after rangercapitan suggestion its easier cause sounds like this could be the issue and if you do then now probs will pm it to you later in the day.
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Hi alex
yes i would like the file please if possible?? and if im not pushing my luck then perhaps a mini guide on pushing it onto the tab?
waqypaqy said:
Hi alex
yes i would like the file please if possible?? and if im not pushing my luck then perhaps a mini guide on pushing it onto the tab?
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Getting tab back later today (hopefully) so it will have fresh clean instal and wil cut a copy from this for you.
Thanks fella!!
Will be a bit busy today but will hopefully check back this evening
same problem galaxy tab p1010 boot loop media error
hello every body
I have the same problem with my galaxy tab p1010 with the boot loop with media stopped error, could you please help me too? and transfer the file that you mentioned??
please let me know
regards.
You can pm (personal message) members directly for things like files, because most people can't post links or host files.
Just tap the member's icon on the left and choose "send a pm". Be sure to give them your email address.
stsights said:
hello every body
I have the same problem with my galaxy tab p1010 with the boot loop with media stopped error, could you please help me too? and transfer the file that you mentioned??
please let me know
regards.
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Sorry been afk been mad busy in work, and only got the tab back yesterday evening so will run a fresh dump today and post it up for you in PM sorry about the delay
alexgogan said:
Sorry been afk been mad busy in work, and only got the tab back yesterday evening so will run a fresh dump today and post it up for you in PM sorry about the delay
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Looks like I am having the same issue. I will need your help too. Already sent youa PM.
Thanks.

[Q] Google Play dont work after rooting

Hi! I root my o2x Ics using the latest AIO. It was successful but after that google play doesnt work. Pls. Help me im new in tweaking/ customizing things on android so im not sure what to do. I cant post on the AIO thread coz I'm new so I'm posting my concern here. What are the things i should do? TIA.
com.adroid.phone not working
hapilynvraftr said:
Hi! I root my o2x Ics using the latest AIO. It was successful but after that google play doesnt work. Pls. Help me im new in tweaking/ customizing things on android so im not sure what to do. I cant post on the AIO thread coz I'm new so I'm posting my concern here. What are the things i should do? TIA.
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I factory reset my phone coz i thought it might fix the applications. but now my phone wont start. it pops up an error com.android.phone has stopped. and the background is something like encryption *****.
i search how to fix it and found it on another thread. says "after flashing another rom do a data wipe and ur problem will be resolved.
i have also faced this problem it happens sometimes when changing basebuilds."
well im not sure what to do. and how to do it. there is an wipe data on custom recovery but still nothing. pls help me guys. :crying:
Did you try to go to ALL APPS-FORCE STOP PLAY-CLEAR DATA and do the same on ALL DATA-MARKET UPDATER? I had this issue once and it was resolved
yep
johnkabou said:
Did you try to go to ALL APPS-FORCE STOP PLAY-CLEAR DATA and do the same on ALL DATA-MARKET UPDATER? I had this issue once and it was resolved
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Yup but still google play doesn't load. it only shows not connected or something similar. but now my problem is not the google play anymore.
my phone wont start. after the LG logo my phone gives an error and that says com.android.phone has stopped with the background encryption unsuccessful.
I'm a complete noob on this. but i think I'll just flash a stock rom.
Fixed
i fixed my phone. thanks to spyrosk AIO toolkit. and who ever made the list of stock roms.
i had a hard time restoring my phone but after several errors I've done it.
Google play works fine now. I want to root my o2x again but i'm not sure if it will trigger my first problem.
any ideas or proper instructions ?
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hapilynvraftr said:
i fixed my phone. thanks to spyrosk AIO toolkit. and who ever made the list of stock roms.
i had a hard time restoring my phone but after several errors I've done it.
Google play works fine now. I want to root my o2x again but i'm not sure if it will trigger my first problem.
any ideas or proper instructions ?
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The AIO toolkit is way to go to root properly. You should think if you want to stay GB bootloader or switch to oval. You should also think which rom it should be. Stock or custom stock or cm/miui. That error never occurred by me BTW.
If I helped click thanks like mummy told ya
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Darkmind82 said:
The AIO toolkit is way to go to root properly. You should think if you want to stay GB bootloader or switch to oval. You should also think which rom it should be. Stock or custom stock or cm/miui. That error never occurred by me BTW.
If I helped click thanks like mummy told ya
Sent from my LG-P990 using xda premium
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Thanks for the reply. yes! everything is fine and working. Now i need to read/study other things for me to understand. i'll try reading about Custom Roms.

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.
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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.
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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:
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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

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