As of 14 Jan 2013, the current version of the Canadian firmware has gone from V10C to V10F. I have no info on new benchmarks (if any), but I can confirm that V10F wipes out #ROOT / Super User access, and cannot be re-rooted (as far as I can tell) via:
qaz753's method
Root MANY ANDROID! method
.kdz rollback combined with either of the above.
It's entirely possible that I'm experiencing this because I'm a n00b, but I have attempted all three, all after hard-reset, without any success.
Quaz753's falls flat early on, when IS11LG_SystemBackupTest.signed.apk installs, but crashes at startup.
RMA method "fails to mount" in cmd and asks "are you [ROOT]?
And you can't roll back the firmware: when attempting, the device freezes on a black or grey screen, but behaves completely normally as if nothing had happened after a reboot.
So, now, are others experiencing this?
Has anybody gotten further than me with the aforementioned methods after the updates?
Or do I just wait until someone smarter than me writes a new rooting tool?
Any updates on that?
EDIT: Yup. N00b here. I was forgetting to replace the battery when the firmware downgrade began. That fixed the rollback to 10C, and then "Root Many Android" worked just fine
*** See my post below for the step-by-step for upgrading to V10F with #Root. ***
EDIT 2: Here is a new link to V10C Firmware: Dropbox
Like you, ive flashed to the new firmware and both rooting methods youve mentioned has failed. I have reverted back to v10c to get root back, getting a little tired of this phone.
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Have you tried doing a FOTA with OTA Rootkeeper and temp-unroot? For me I could always do that, and root was restored once the firmware upgrade process was finished.
muellersmattes said:
Have you tried doing a FOTA with OTA Rootkeeper and temp-unroot? For me I could always do that, and root was restored once the firmware upgrade process was finished.
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Can you (or anyone else) please confirm that you followed the following steps:
Obtain #Root on your LG P880G Phone, Firmware V10C using either of the methods above
Install "Voodoo OTA RootKeeper" (Sorry, too new to the forums to be allowed to post a link to the PLAY store)
Run RootKeeper, and click "Protect Root"
Still in Rootkeeper, click "Temp. un-root"
Run update via LG's stock "Software Update" app, upgrading to firmware V10F (FOTA: Firmware Over-the-Air)
click 're-root' in RootKeeper
So that you are now running V10F with #Root and all is well?
I don't want to be the guinea-pig for this, just because my wife will yell at me if I get caught doing another factory reset
Thanks!
EDIT: This method is confirmed as working. See my post below for the step-by-step for upgrading to V10F with #Root.
TheRadGasm said:
... my wife will yell at me if I get caught doing another factory reset
Thanks!
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Nice to see that I'm not alone
TheRadGasm said:
Can you (or anyone else) please confirm that you followed the following steps:
Obtain #Root on your LG P880G Phone, Firmware V10C using either of the methods above
Install "Voodoo OTA RootKeeper" (Sorry, too new to the forums to be allowed to post a link to the PLAY store)
Run RootKeeper, and click "Protect Root"
Still in Rootkeeper, click "Temp. un-root"
Run update via LG's stock "Software Update" app, upgrading to firmware V10F (FOTA: Firmware Over-the-Air)
click 're-root' in RootKeeper
So that you are now running V10F with #Root and all is well?
I don't want to be the guinea-pig for this, just because my wife will yell at me if I get caught doing another factory reset
Thanks!
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Sorry, I forgot to write that I don't have a P880G, but a normal (german) one. But why do another factory reset? KDZ flash doesn't delete your data. With FOTA I mean "normal" firmware-over-the-air, with the integrated Software update app, without a computer or cable. That has never changed any data on my phone. I had to restore all the system applications bacuse it complained at first, but after restoring them and temp-unroot everything went fine and root was kept. But as said this is only tested for nomal P880. Can't tell if your G version uses some other methods which wipe away root. IF that's the case, I unfortunately can't help you.
RuedasLocas said:
Nice to see that I'm not alone
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i also face same problem with P880G. rooting is not working with any way when i update to V10F.
p880g root
I am joining this small team. Canadian LG 4X HD update 10f, and so far can not get root on the phone. Is anybody test above solution ? Anyway i will do this, just waiting to hit Saturday. Please keep updating this post if you get something what can help.
Recap
laskaca said:
I am joining this small team. Canadian LG 4X HD update 10f, and so far can not get root on the phone. Is anybody test above solution ? Anyway i will do this, just waiting to hit Saturday. Please keep updating this post if you get something what can help.
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If I wasn't clear before, I hope I can be now: I regained #Root after the Canadian (Wind Mobile) firmware update to V10F, but I had to use the crudest means possible. I am not an expert, but here is the recipe I used:
Section A
Back up EVERYTHING: contacts, app data, media, etc., and read all directions to the end before you begin any step.
Download the .kdz for V10C (If that doesn't work, here's another link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/nuccg8hu4p1495l/V10C_00.kdz)
Manually roll back your firmware using THIS METHOD (following each step very carefully, eg. replacing the battery during rewrite).
Obtain #Root using THIS METHOD.
The finished product: I am now back to firmware V10C, with #Root ...just like before you blindly allowed the FOTA (Firmware Over-the-Air) update V10F. What, were you hoping it was gonna be JellyBean? Now, for the update:
Section B
Ensure you have #Root on your LG P880G Phone with Firmware V10C using the above steps
Install "Voodoo OTA RootKeeper" (http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper)
Run RootKeeper, and click "Protect Root"
Still in Rootkeeper, click "Temp. un-root"
Run update via LG's stock "Software Update" FOTA (Firmware Over-the-Air) app, upgrading to firmware V10F. Do not use the LG Desktop App.
RootKeeper automatically re-enables #Root
The finished product: I am now upgraded to firmware V10F, with #Root.
Thanks to muellersmattes for proposing the method in Section B, and to tnsantos, thanson, and laskaca for confirming this method.
TheRadGasm said:
If I wasn't clear before, I hope I can be now: I regained #Root after the Canadian (Wind Mobile) firmware update to V10F, but I had to use the crudest means possible. I am not an expert, but here is the recipe I used:
Section A
Back up EVERYTHING: contacts, app data, media, etc., and read all directions to the end before you begin any step.
Download the .kdz for V10C
Manually roll back your firmware using THIS METHOD (following each step very carefully, eg. replacing the battery during rewrite).
Obtain #Root using THIS METHOD.
The finished product: I am now back to firmware V10C, with #Root ...just like before you blindly allowed the FOTA (Firmware Over-the-Air) update V10F. What, were you hoping it was gonna be JellyBean? Now, for the experimental part (Not for the feint of heart - I have not attempted this):
Section B
Obtain #Root on your LG P880G Phone, Firmware V10C using the above steps
Install "Voodoo OTA RootKeeper" (Sorry, too new to the forums to be allowed to post a link to the PLAY store)
Run RootKeeper, and click "Protect Root"
Still in Rootkeeper, click "Temp. un-root"
Run update via LG's stock "Software Update" app, upgrading to firmware V10F (FOTA: Firmware Over-the-Air)
click 're-root' in RootKeeper
So, to Recap:
If you are using the LG P880G, and follow Section A, all will be well.
If you attempt Section B, please report back with your findings, as I am eager to hear of your results. Oh, and please be sure to "Thumbs Up" all of the linked posts above if you use them.
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This works fine for me.
I installed v10b brazilian firmware and rooted it using Bin4ry script and then I followed your tips and now I have v10c (latest brazilian firmware) rooted.
lg p880g upgrade to v10f still root by using your method
thanks alot
Root P880G 10F
As mentioned before tested with Idea to use Root Keeper. This was the brightest idea , so
1. Downgraded my P880G to original 10C software using KDZ.
2. Rooted with Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry version from 13.09.2012
3. Used Root Keeper to backup root
4. Used Root Keeper to temporary unroot the phone
5. Updated phone to 10F by lg update app
5. Restored root backup in Root Keeper
6. Root access is working perfectly fine on 10F firmware
I would like to say BIG THANK YOU to muellersmattes for this idea.
PS: Phone is LG Optimus 4X HD LG P880G Canadian version of LG P880
After more than one hour trying to aply this methode to Brazilian V10C, I gave up...
Still without root access
RuedasLocas said:
After more than one hour trying to aply this methode to Brazilian V10C, I gave up...
Still without root access
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Here is what I did:
1. I had v10c brazilian firmware instaled
2. Flash v10b brazilian firmware
3. Root with bin4ry script
4. Install root keeper from market
5. Protect root
6. Temp un-root
7. Flash v10c back
8. Restore root
That's it.
Obs: No factory reset was done.
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tnsantos said:
Here is what I did:
1. I had v10c brazilian firmware instaled
2. Flash v10b brazilian firmware
3. Root with bin4ry script
4. Install root keeper from market
5. Protect root
6. Temp un-root
7. Flash v10c back
8. Restore root
That's it.
Obs: No factory reset was done.
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Maybe because I downgrade to V10A... its the only reason I can see.
Tried all possible ways to keep root access but didn't worked, at least for me. Like I said, maybe because of the version
Now its too late, I'm half way to have the official V10H "adjusted"
Thank you anyway
RuedasLocas said:
Maybe because I downgrade to V10A... its the only reason I can see.
Tried all possible ways to keep root access but didn't worked, at least for me. Like I said, maybe because of the version
Now its too late, I'm half way to have the official V10H "adjusted"
Thank you anyway
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I'm sorry.
Step 7: Update from v10b to v10c using OTA Update. If you flash v10c kdz you will loose root.
obs.: v10a doesn't have OTA Update. You have to flash v10b kdz and do this procedure. It will work, I'm using a v10c rooted
tnsantos said:
I'm sorry.
Step 7: Update from v10b to v10c using OTA Update. If you flash v10c kdz you will loose root.
obs.: v10a doesn't have OTA Update. You have to flash v10b kdz and do this procedure. It will work, I'm using a v10c rooted
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Never mind, I was just testing. Mine is European
Thanks
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RuedasLocas said:
Never mind, I was just testing. Mine is European
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tnsantos said:
I'm sorry.
Step 7: Update from v10b to v10c using OTA Update. If you flash v10c kdz you will loose root.
obs.: v10a doesn't have OTA Update. You have to flash v10b kdz and do this procedure. It will work, I'm using a v10c rooted
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RuedasLocas said:
Maybe because I downgrade to V10A... its the only reason I can see.
Tried all possible ways to keep root access but didn't worked, at least for me. Like I said, maybe because of the version
Now its too late, I'm half way to have the official V10H "adjusted"
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tnsantos said:
Here is what I did: ...
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RuedasLocas said:
After more than one hour trying to aply this methode to Brazilian V10C, I gave up...
Still without root access
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Just for the sake of clarity, this thread is about dealing with the current Canadian firmware issues. I request/recommend starting a new thread with the same format as this one for Brazilian/European problems.
~Rad
Canadian V10C root -> V10f OTA
Hi all,
just for the info,
1) I had V10C rooted with BinAry method and did a factory reset.
2) Accept OTA update.
3) Root somehow preserved without using rootkeeper at all.
Thanks
Hi, your links are down and I can't seem to find v10c for LG O4X (Wind Canada) anywhere...anybody can help? thanks!
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Any one have p990 2.3.4 update? Mine got downgrade to 2.2 in order to save my phone as I root it wrong.
tsui0620 said:
Any one have p990 2.3.4 update? Mine got downgrade to 2.2 in order to save my phone as I root it wrong.
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is this what you are looking for?
http://min.us/mbgAAC1Xzl#1
sorry this is a kdz file.....i missed your message...did not read it properly.....
If you downgraded to Froyo, stock kdz one, you will normally have access to standard update with LG update tool, won't you?
Or you root, instal cwm and a GB ROM.
Thanks for your help!
Hi guys
I want to ask something
How to flashing firmware without OTA?
This is my 1st LG phone, Ex device, sony easy use flashtool. How about LG?
In my country Update OTA only v10a
Also does anyone know how to flash official OTAs using official software? I'm still on 08c and its so glitchy and unusable at times.
overlord727 said:
Also does anyone know how to flash official OTAs using official software? I'm still on 08c and its so glitchy and unusable at times.
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in your case, remember to use the ota root saver, it might work for you, otherwise you will loose root , until a solution is found.
So I'm getting my phone shipped now and was wondering a couple things about rooting. I've rooted many times on previous android devices but none were as locked down as the O4X... I already looked at rooting guides here on xda for the device but i was wondering will i be able to root on any O4X firmware or is there a specific one you can root? For Ex: v10c, v10d etc... or can all firmware #s be rooted? Also if i root on stock fw and get the OTA RootKeeper app and then update will i maintain root?
V10a, b, d, e and f can be rooted if I remember well. Even the V10g beta can be rooted.
Root goes away when flashing through the kdz updater.
Factory reset doesn't delete root. I don't know what an OTA update does with root, but I think root was kept anyways. If root disappears after an OTA, just root again. If that fails, rollback to an older FW with the kdz updater and root again
Rooting for the LG is quite simple, but be sure the phone it's USB mode is in Charge Only. And factory reset after root is advised.
If you brick the phone, reflashing it with kdz updater is easy.
So seeing as to how the jellybean discussion thread exploded over the last few days it's been very hard to follow what's been going on. Also, I know I'm not the only one with this question so he goes.
1) How do I upgrade from regular stock ics to jellybean v20a? I have v10d and I have cwm installed+ root if that matters. My phone firmware is from Taiwan as well.
2) After installing jellybean, how do I unlock the bootloader and root my 4x?
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So seeing as to how the jellybean discussion thread exploded over the last few days it's been very hard to follow what's been going on. Also, I know I'm not the only one with this question so he goes.
1) How do I upgrade from regular stock ics to jellybean v20a? I have v10d and I have cwm installed+ root if that matters. My phone firmware is from Taiwan as well.
2) After installing jellybean, how do I unlock the bootloader and root my 4x?
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Get Kdz file from MEGA
https://mega.co.nz/#!eUFRwZTR!Q1nYdzjWM2WklQWVK2ih8mzqvhkZ-clA9raSZnDZgWQ
Use this method to install kdz from LG PC SUITE *Much better and faster than flashing IMO*
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2134192
Use this method for rooting. Easiest so far. THough you need to install BusyBox Yourself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180688
For unlocking and CWM *for EUR-XXX only*
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180138
anGel_pLayer said:
Get Kdz file from MEGA
https://mega.co.nz/#!eUFRwZTR!Q1nYdzjWM2WklQWVK2ih8mzqvhkZ-clA9raSZnDZgWQ
Use this method to install kdz from LG PC SUITE *Much better and faster than flashing IMO*
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2134192
Use this method for rooting. Easiest so far. THough you need to install BusyBox Yourself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180688
For unlocking and CWM *for EUR-XXX only*
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180138
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Thanks! Followed your guide and am now on jellybean with root and unlocked bootloader!
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Hi, If I have a rooted phone, how do I update the rom? I have the stock rom. I guess you have to download the update and install it like you would any rom, but would this format my phone?
Astralogic said:
Hi, If I have a rooted phone, how do I update the rom? I have the stock rom. I guess you have to download the update and install it like you would any rom, but would this format my phone?
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If you have a rooted stock rom, you will be able to receive update notifications from Sony and you can update using the offical methods.
However, the update will install the new stock rom without root, as this is not supported by the manufacturer.
There are some tricks to maintain root during an update, but there is no guarantee it will work.
(search xda forums)
FYI, for the current 4.3 stock release for V and T, there is a "one-click" root method.
Check this .
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arturiu said:
If you have a rooted stock rom, you will be able to receive update notifications from Sony and you can update using the offical methods.
However, the update will install the new stock rom without root, as this is not supported by the manufacturer.
There are some tricks to maintain root during an update, but there is no guarantee it will work.
(search xda forums)
FYI, for the current 4.3 stock release for V and T, there is a "one-click" root method.
Check this .
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I can't update whilst rooted, the update fails to install. I would need to unroot before updating via the official method.
Astralogic said:
I can't update whilst rooted, the update fails to install. I would need to unroot before updating via the official method.
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SuperSU has an option to remove root from your rom.
You can try that and see if the rom update works.
updating rooted phone
Astralogic said:
I can't update whilst rooted, the update fails to install. I would need to unroot before updating via the official method.
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sir
get any required stock ftf files from xda link and flash that on flash tool to your rooted phone
there must be no problem.try