Can't unlock your bootloader? Find out how here. FINAL - LG Optimus 4X HD

Okay guys, I'll start off saying that my phone was bought SIM Unlocked so if yours is not you may not want to do this route. If you don't care or plan on doing so anyways then follow these steps:
Download required drivers. I don't have a link right now but if you can't find ones that work anywhere else on the forums I'll find the ones I used and post a link here later on.
Download KDZ Updater. You can check this tutorial for download and instructions. Ensure you install all the files required.
Download This KDZ file and put it somewhere easy to find and navigate to.
Keep this thread open in a background tab. You'll be referencing this for instructions on how to actually unlock the bootloader. OR you can search for the all-in-one tool. It may be a sticky, I don't remember.
The reason for this thread here is that SO many people cannot unlock their boot loaders. Well, I found one that it worked. I had bricked my phone trying to flash a custom recovery without unlocking the boot loader and after 2 days of frantically searching this is what I found. These are all the resources you should need all compiled into one convenient package and where it's not fancy like the stickies it holds more information than I could find in 2 hours of searching and scouring the forums all in one place.
If you have anything you believe I should add or have any questions feel free to sumbit a reply and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

vladdangel said:
Okay guys, I'll start off ...
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tl;dr - Do we really need yet another thread on how to carry out was is, honestly, a fairly simple operation? If someone can't figure it out from the existing instructions then this won't help them as you are simply pointing them to information that is already out there. And, to be honest, if they can't figure it out from the existing instructions then they should simply leave their phone alone.

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new to this, how to root?

Hello,
i am new to the andriod world (few days) well i decided to get a samsung captivate i used to have an iphone, i was wondering if there is a recent list of the steps on how to root this phone? not assuming that i know a step or more. i researched all day today and found some that were pretty good but some didnt work for some reason. i also didnt know i need it the samsung drivers so this is what i mean by not skipping a step or assuming i know a step. thanks in advance.
droid_07 said:
Hello,
i am new to the andriod world (few days) well i decided to get a samsung captivate i used to have an iphone, i was wondering if there is a recent list of the steps on how to root this phone? not assuming that i know a step or more. i researched all day today and found some that were pretty good but some didnt work for some reason. i also didnt know i need it the samsung drivers so this is what i mean by not skipping a step or assuming i know a step. thanks in advance.
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There are several how to videos you can find. Look for one click root if you only want to root. It is about as easy as you get. It was created by TGA Gunman. Or you can search for the Clockworkmod update.zip and place that in the root of your SD card. Then you would be able to install a Rom without actually needing to root your phone first.
Also please make sure to post questions in the proper section. You will have the wolves after you for posting a general question in dev
Root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739304
You need to spend a few days/weeks/months reading every sticky post, FAQ, and dev thread before you even think about proceeding.
kegobeer said:
You need to spend a few days/weeks/months reading every sticky post, FAQ, and dev thread before you even think about proceeding.
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+1
captivates are difficult to brick, but not impossible

Ready to Root CDMA HERO need help

I would like to root my CDMA HERO *NO* experience and have some concerns/questions. I’ve read trough How to root the CDMA Hero threads by nugget832, chuckhriczko and info is great but it seems every step i want to try it seems there is a post how above does not work anymore.
1. What is most current way of backing up my current stock Rom in case I screw up?
2. What is best root mod’s available that will allow me to have full function of my phone ( camera, mms,….ex? Where do I find most up to date mod’s ?
3. What is best/easy way of uploading this mod?
sorry for being a noob!
mongolx said:
I would like to root my CDMA HERO *NO* experience and have some concerns/questions. I’ve read trough How to root the CDMA Hero threads by nugget832, chuckhriczko and info is great but it seems every step i want to try it seems there is a post how above does not work anymore.
1. What is most current way of backing up my current stock Rom in case I screw up?
2. What is best root mod’s available that will allow me to have full function of my phone ( camera, mms,….ex? Where do I find most up to date mod’s ?
3. What is best/easy way of uploading this mod?
sorry for being a noob!
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Google search, is the first place to start... or forum search the Android Development thread.
Plenty of '1-click' root options exist. I've never used them, but I know one is called z4root. Search for it. There are other options again in the Dev section of these forums. You'll also need to install the HTC Sync software for the USB drivers that are included with it.
Everything goes on your SDcard. I guess that is what you mean by 'uploading'. Also, If at anytime you mess up, you can return to 'stock' by running what is called an RUU found on HTC's website htc.com. It's run from Windows.
The basic root part is simple anymore, however you'll end up needing an understand of several things to proceed further and make the most out of your phone. You'll need to know at least: basic linux and/or windows command prompt commands, how to install the Google SDK and obtain ADB after it's installed, and having a basic understand of how computers work both hardware and software wise.
Last but not least. Read. Don't be lazy. Read, Google, read some more. A good place to start is a well kept wiki: http://romrepo.info/wiki.
Lastly, for real this time, since you state that you have no clue what you are doing, stop and think. Do you really want to do this? Can I go without my phone for a while if I mess it up?
P.S. Lastly, for really real this time, there is a sticky in the Dev forum up top with some video how-to guides that might help some too.
Did u tell'm bout the wiki?
sirmx said:
Google search, is the first place to start... or forum search the Android Development thread.
Plenty of '1-click' root options exist. I've never used them, but I know one is called z4root. Search for it. There are other options again in the Dev section of these forums. You'll also need to install the HTC Sync software for the USB drivers that are included with it.
Everything goes on your SDcard. I guess that is what you mean by 'uploading'. Also, If at anytime you mess up, you can return to 'stock' by running what is called an RUU found on HTC's website htc.com. It's run from Windows.
The basic root part is simple anymore, however you'll end up needing an understand of several things to proceed further and make the most out of your phone. You'll need to know at least: basic linux and/or windows command prompt commands, how to install the Google SDK and obtain ADB after it's installed, and having a basic understand of how computers work both hardware and software wise.
Last but not least. Read. Don't be lazy. Read, Google, read some more. A good place to start is a well kept wiki: http://romrepo.info/wiki.
Lastly, for real this time, since you state that you have no clue what you are doing, stop and think. Do you really want to do this? Can I go without my phone for a while if I mess it up?
P.S. Lastly, for really real this time, there is a sticky in the Dev forum up top with some video how-to guides that might help some too.
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Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App
Thank you, got new rom and overclocked :O

First Attempt at Modding my Samsung Captivate…..

I just got my first REAL smartphone, actually it’s still on FedEx truck.
From reading the stickies on this forum, here’s what I gathered so far (and I am starting from scratch – nothing on my phone yet)
1) Root my phone with the ‘OneClick’ tool.
2) Install ROM (I am thinking Cognition, since it’s recommended for beginner).
3) Install Theme (haven’t decide on one yet) – any suggestions?
So, am I missing anything?
You seem to have a good grasp on what you are doing. I do recommend buying/making a Jig to have around just in case.
You're well on your way.
Make sure and read up on bootloaders and the difference between 2.1/2.2 and 2.3 bootloaders as getting this wrong is the main thing that can lead to "big" trouble.
Also take a look at Odin, Odin One Click return to stock and make sure and know the difference between those and the Odin One Click w/3 Button Combo.
thanks guys, i think i have a good idea of what i want to do but i am still struggling to find the details to do the above.
for example, what difference if my phone batch is 1010, or 1012, or older?
do i need to get an microsd card, if so what size/brand?
what sofware do i need to download?
etc, etc. etc.
i will continue to browse through the forums, but if you know of any links please post.
also, what does the jig do? do i need to have one?
thanks
First decide what u want to do, As u stated first root the phone and then u want a custom ROM, So go ahead and try it.
Only thing i will advice start from a froyo rom then to the gingerbread as there would be less chances to brick your phone while flashing the b.loades.
Read the OP properly of the ROM which you want to flash there are many good froyo rom available here. But just be sure what u are doing.
Please for the love of all things unholy, read this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1049294
and if the phone comes with froyo you will need this after rooting before flashing a rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1052991
At the start DEFINITE GUIDE TO BRICKING, LOL.
Its just a joke be sure you read it all.
rkkaranrk said:
First decide what u want to do, As u stated first root the phone and then u want a custom ROM, So go ahead and try it.
Only thing i will advice start from a froyo rom then to the gingerbread as there would be less chances to brick your phone while flashing the b.loades.
Read the OP properly of the ROM which you want to flash there are many good froyo rom available here. But just be sure what u are doing.
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thanks, yes from what i've read it's better to stay away from the gingerbread roms - at least for novice like myself.
My personal favorite were Firefly 3.0 and serendipity 6.4 links below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=900568
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=914284
Again i will say read the OP carefully before flashing.
I have a few Captivates in the family and IMHO the first thinkg to do before flashing anything is to purchase Root Explorer in the market (for around $4) then back up your EFS folder (in the main directory) and save it to a cd so you ALWAYS have a hard copy of it. These files are specific to your phone and if they get screwed up during flashing, you phone may not be able to be used as a phone anymore. The back up copy will save you.
All of the above stuff is good. I was a noob about 6 months ago but I spent hours upon hours of reading and watching videos about flashing and moding. Good luck!
rkkaranrk said:
My personal favorite were Firefly 3.0 and serendipity 6.4 links below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=900568
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=914284
Again i will say read the OP carefully before flashing.
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thanks, but what do you mean "read the OP carefully"
jack man said:
I have a few Captivates in the family and IMHO the first thinkg to do before flashing anything is to purchase Root Explorer in the market (for around $4) then back up your EFS folder (in the main directory) and save it to a cd so you ALWAYS have a hard copy of it. These files are specific to your phone and if they get screwed up during flashing, you phone may not be able to be used as a phone anymore. The back up copy will save you.
All of the above stuff is good. I was a noob about 6 months ago but I spent hours upon hours of reading and watching videos about flashing and moding. Good luck!
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great, these are what i love to hear.
things to do, or not to do, before modding/flashing.
smokarz said:
thanks, but what do you mean "read the OP carefully"
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the OP is the original post or poster, like your first question is the op, and you are also the op of the thread. in that context he meant the original post, because that will have most of the information about the rom...but i would expand on that to read the op and the a couple of pages in, and also if its a large thread with alot of posts read atleast the LAST 5 or 6 pages also.
anymore terms you are unfamiliar with read the op of this thread carefully: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093062
thanks for clarying.
just got my phone in the mail.
i looked at the batch number under the battery slot and it shows 1106.
does this mean i have version 2.1 or 2.2? what would be the appropriate app/tool for rooting?
thanks
The batch had nothing to do with the firmware....that just means your phone was built in june of 2011. But since it's a new phone it more than likely has 2.2 confirm this in settings>about phone> firmware version.
Use super one click to root.
BUT FIRST PLEASE READ SOME MORE.
All of the information you are looking is already on here at the very least twice probably WAY more.
it is indeed version 2.2
so i read the first page of this thread and also watched the youtube clip. it looks straight enough to root. but i got a question. should i run the universal root or the captivate root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682&page=442
smokarz said:
so i read the first page of this thread and also watched the youtube clip. it looks straight enough to root. but i got a question. should i run the universal root or the captivate root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682&page=442
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I would use SuperOneClick to root 2.2, however, the only version that was successful for me was version 1.6.5. The newer versions gave me errors or said FAILED when trying to root. For me, it has always worked with 1.6.5
thanks, but i only see v1.7 and v1.95. where can i get v1.65?
also, i do not need the samsung driver for rooting right? only for flashing?
smokarz said:
thanks, but i only see v1.7 and v1.95. where can i get v1.65?
also, i do not need the samsung driver for rooting right? only for flashing?
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You should have the driver installed on your computer for anything you do with the phone. Make sure after you install drivers to plug in your phone to the computer in all the different modes it has - in debugging mode, not in debug mode, in download mode, and connecting as an external drive. The computer will install all the drivers when you do this.
I will try to attach v1.6.5 of Super One CLick. I hope it's ok with the moderators here that I am posting the software. Just unzip the folder and double click the android icon in that folder.

[Video Guide] How To Unlock Bootloader & Root - USER FRIENDLY

Hey folks, i know that for some, unlocking bootloaders and rooting for the first time can be a bit overwhelming, so i put together a video, walking you through step by step. I hope this helps at least 1 of you
The toolkit in this video guide was developed by hasson2000, so big props and thanks go out to him! You can find his toolkit here
To the moderators. hasson2000 has asked that folks request his permission to use his work in posts ect.. So i did ask, but he never responded... So since this is doing no harm and only helping people, i assume you won't mind this posted here If you do want to take it down, i won't fight you on it.
If you folks have any questions, i strongly recommend you go to hasson2000s toolkit thread, linked above, and ask there.
Cheers
Very Helpful
I'm still stuck on waiting for device.
I was going in that Tool thread but I'm not allowed to post there yet.
Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk 2
Nice. Thanks much!!
Thank you so much for the vid, I used it to unlock my bootloader and also installed TWRP... It worked a treat
My issue is that I want to flash the 1.29 OTA onto my EE-branded 4G HTC One. I've downloaded this version: OTA_M7_UL_JB_50_HTC_Europe_1.29.401.12-1.28.401.7_release_315849_signedp7vl8dqsvls0h1t0.z ip from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2207874. I have attempted to Flash my own recovery, but am unsure as to which .img file to use and also which option in the bootloader to select. I've searched all throughout these forums, but to no avail
If anyone can help, it would be much appreciated.
Many thanks
any one have any alternative link to the all in one toolkit by hasoon looks like the link is broken?
aaroh said:
any one have any alternative link to the all in one toolkit by hasoon looks like the link is broken?
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right here
Thanks, this worked like a charm!
This is my first Android phone and reading all of this did seem scary, but watching the video and doing it myself.. pretty easy!
So, there is no way to root this device without unlocking it first? I've also read that after you unlock, you loose some apps & obviously OTA updates......4.2.2 is rumored to be out for this device any time now. Is there anyway to preserve those apps, possibly update phone (even manually) or just root without unlocking?
P05TMAN said:
So, there is no way to root this device without unlocking it first? I've also read that after you unlock, you loose some apps & obviously OTA updates......4.2.2 is rumored to be out for this device any time now. Is there anyway to preserve those apps, possibly update phone (even manually) or just root without unlocking?
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you won't loose any apps if you unlock, you will lose all of your files though... and you can still receive OTAs is you are unlocked, you just need to have the stock rom and a stock recovery...
Success (relatively painless)
I'd like to add my success story as a hopeful note for other noobs who are sweating it.
I'm a complete noob with recovery and rooting. Luckily I had the distinct advantage of skipping the whole bootloader unlocking sequence, thanks to having the Developer Edition whose bootloader comes unlocked. (I wasn't sure if I should use Hasoon2000's T-Mobile kit, since I'm using a T-mo SIM, or if I should use his generic HTC One M7 kit, so I chose the latter and luckily it was a good choice.)
I studied this video tutorial by TheSmokingAndroid, took notes, watched it again, said a little prayer to the green guy in the sky, watched some more tutorials, read some tutorials, read 50 pages of xda forums, panicked, de-panicked, steeled myself, then watched the video again. Then I dove in.
While not every step had the exact results that TheSmokingAndroid depicted in his video (combination of user error by me and the HTC One apparently being somewhat finicky), while not every step was an exact match, a little persistence and staying calm resulted in full root in about 1/2 an hour once I actually got started, and no major calamities.
So thanks TheSmokingAndroid and thanks Hasoon2000!
(If you're a noob, consider making a small donation like I did to keep these guys going.)
Happy rooting.
matt95 said:
you won't loose any apps if you unlock, you will lose all of your files though... and you can still receive OTAs is you are unlocked, you just need to have the stock rom and a stock recovery...
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So you won't loose torch and some of the other apps I've read you may lose after unlocking?
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app
P05TMAN said:
So you won't loose torch and some of the other apps I've read you may lose after unlocking?
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app
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no, you won't
TheSmokingAndroid said:
To the moderators. hasson2000 has asked that folks request his permission to use his work in posts ect.. So i did ask, but he never responded... So since this is doing no harm and only helping people, i assume you won't mind this posted here If you do want to take it down, i won't fight you on it.
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I receive tons of PMs and can forget who I responded to, since I am on my phone majority of the time. Anyone is allowed to make a video using my toolkit. I just do not permit people to repost my work on another site. All official toolkit threads will be on XDA and all the toolkits will be uploaded to ONLY my Dev-Host account. I do not authorize mirrors of my toolkits (since anyone can just repack it with a virus and blame me for it). However, my apologies if I did not get back to you. I usually wake up with 10 - 15 PMs, plus more throughout the day!
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I used that tool yesterday to root mine. I wish I knew of this video though. The device is finicky when trying to get a root!!
HTC One (China model) htc 802w
Getting into the China model of HTC One (htc 802w) bootloader and recovery.
It should work for any model as well.
factory reset
Hi, I recently unlocked my bootloader and rooted my HTC One and flashed the cyanogen rom. However, I want to now go back to the original software that came with my phone, but I did not backup my phone on twrp recovery. I do not care about my user data, I just want to go back to HTC Sense. Could anyone help me go back to the factory default os reset? Also my phone is from T-mobile if that helps.
I'd personally like to know how to pull the stock recovery image from my device for later use, rather than using someone else's. I've already searched but I'm directed to the stock recovery image already posted here. Isn't there a way to make the image flashable rather than pushing it through with ADB?
TheSmokingAndroid said:
Hey folks, i know that for some, unlocking bootloaders and rooting for the first time can be a bit overwhelming, so i put together a video, walking you through step by step. I hope this helps at least 1 of you
The toolkit in this video guide was developed by hasson2000, so big props and thanks go out to him! You can find his toolkit here
To the moderators. hasson2000 has asked that folks request his permission to use his work in posts ect.. So i did ask, but he never responded... So since this is doing no harm and only helping people, i assume you won't mind this posted here If you do want to take it down, i won't fight you on it.
If you folks have any questions, i strongly recommend you go to hasson2000s toolkit thread, linked above, and ask there.
Cheers
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beginning of the video you said"the first link in the discriptions" where is that link?!i cant find it.the discription of what?
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TheSmokingAndroid said:
Hey folks, i know that for some, unlocking bootloaders and rooting for the first time can be a bit overwhelming, so i put together a video, walking you through step by step. I hope this helps at least 1 of you
The toolkit in this video guide was developed by hasson2000, so big props and thanks go out to him! You can find his toolkit here
To the moderators. hasson2000 has asked that folks request his permission to use his work in posts ect.. So i did ask, but he never responded... So since this is doing no harm and only helping people, i assume you won't mind this posted here If you do want to take it down, i won't fight you on it.
If you folks have any questions, i strongly recommend you go to hasson2000s toolkit thread, linked above, and ask there.
Cheers
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the htc driver i got is 3.0.0.007 not the only in ur video 4.1.0.001.
i just cant find that link where you highlighted the new version in the video which was updated on 4.23.13.
thanks plz help me
What does unlocking the bootloader do?
Is it just for installing custom roms?
i am looking to buy a rogers canada HTC one and i need to use it with Bell mobility.
how can i unlock it? do i need to follow the video and unlock the bootloader? is there anything extra that I need to do?
let me know. thanks

Linux user unable to find the correct process to get a custom rom installed and very confused

Hey guys ive been perusing the web for days, i cant seem to find the method that should be used to get a new rom on my phone i have the SM-N950U1.
i am also a linux user and not sure exactly how i should go about flashing when i dont have a windows machine. does any one have a clear start to finish idea how to correctly do this and what i will need to complete the root, flash. im sorry if it covered some where i hae looked but evidently not found a method. any assistance would be very grateful i really dont like proprietry bloatware and i know this is an older phone. thank you all for any assistance!
1. Unlock bootloader.
This will factory reset your phone.
I forgot the exact process of this, was a long time ago when I did this.
2. Flash a Custom Recovery with "ODIN"
"TWRP" is the most common Custom Recovery.
I think ODIN is Windows-only Software, but you could use a VM.
3. Boot into Custom Recovery & flash the Custom_ROM.zip file.
You can try out Custom ROMs from XDA from the ROMs-Section.
I may have forgotten something, so take this with caution
ssokar said:
Hey guys ive been perusing the web for days, i cant seem to find the method that should be used to get a new rom on my phone i have the SM-N950U1.
i am also a linux user and not sure exactly how i should go about flashing when i dont have a windows machine. does any one have a clear start to finish idea how to correctly do this and what i will need to complete the root, flash. im sorry if it covered some where i hae looked but evidently not found a method. any assistance would be very grateful i really dont like proprietry bloatware and i know this is an older phone. thank you all for any assistance!
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First of all the SM-N950U1 (snapdragons soc models) has a permanent LOCKED bootloader so no TWRP recovery.
The post from dreamytom is for SM-N950F/F-DS/N exynos models.
You can only root the SM-N950U1 models, with nougat firmware with root only, depending on the bootloader you are on and if you can find the files needed for it. The thread for that "Extreme Syndicate root thread " has been disconnected and the files taken down, so might want to ask in that thread for someone to share the files for you.
Best of luck!
edit.
Here is the thread.
2023 SM-N950U/U1/W Rev8 One Click Root/Safestrap Inject Method
Root Method For N8 U/U1/W Series Phones Rev8 Bootloader New 1 Click Method Brought To Everyone By oakieville He provide this free of charge so If you like maybe give him a little donation Paypal email is [email protected] Before Starting...
forum.xda-developers.com
Thank you guys, ill check that link out now and see what i come up with
by the sounds of it there maybe a new phone in my near future

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