Greetings everyone,
This is my first time coming here and learning how to root android after 6 years with iPhone (2g - 1st Gen 16gb, 2007) LOL!
My friend gave me a phone LG Optimus Black P970h (Puerto Rico - Claro) with Android 2.0.2 Froyo stock factory V10A. I decided to upgrade it to Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich V30B [france] since I could not find anything else and from what I understand is the best version.
Then I downloaded Unlock Root v3.0 and followed the instruction: System Settings > Developer Options > USB debugging.
Then connected the phone to PC with USB and checked [USB connection type to: "LG software"]
After clicking "Root" it appear: "Not detected any device, check out the correct way to use". Same thing happens with Unlock Root v3.1.1
Any help is much appreciated!
Cheer!
gustavo83_pr said:
Greetings everyone,
This is my first time coming here and learning how to root android after 6 years with iPhone (2g - 1st Gen 16gb, 2007) LOL!
My friend gave me a phone LG Optimus Black P970h (Puerto Rico - Claro) with Android 2.0.2 Froyo stock factory V10A. I decided to upgrade it to Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich V30B [france] since I could not find anything else and from what I understand is the best version.
Then I downloaded Unlock Root v3.0 and followed the instruction: System Settings > Developer Options > USB debugging.
Then connected the phone to PC with USB and checked [USB connection type to: "LG software"]
After clicking "Root" it appear: "Not detected any device, check out the correct way to use". Same thing happens with Unlock Root v3.1.1
Any help is much appreciated!
Cheer!
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Once you have connected the phone do not choose anything when it comes to ask you if you want to select any type of connection. Then retry with unlock root.
PS: IMHO the v30c france is the best
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Downgrade to Gingerbread
Hi gustavo83_pr, I had the exact same problem as yours before.
I tried so many one click rooters but none of them can really root ICS 4.0 for P970.
I had to downgrade to gingerbread.
Once you downgraded, you can use unlockroot 3.0 without any problems.
You can use Flash Tool to install gingerbread.
Hope that helps.
ICS can be root with unlockroot :
- install usb drivers
- check unknow source
- check usb debug
- choose type of connection usb slow loading
- use unlockroot
YkZ_1967 said:
ICS can be root with unlockroot :
- install usb drivers
- check unknow source
- check usb debug
- choose type of connection usb slow loading
- use unlockroot
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Glad it worked for you.
not only me : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1111771
Method 4 : ICS (V30X)
Caution, this method is a full flash ! EVERYTHING on the internal memoy will be lost !
•Required : installed USB drivers, Smartflash, V30B (FRA) or V30B (EU) binaries, UnlockRoot 3
1.Flash your device (the PDF guide in UPK may help noobs) | Ignore this step if you have already updated your phone through B2C or PCSuite
2.Unplug it (this is important) and boot normally (don't put your sdc yet so overall process will be shorter)
3.Do a factory reset (settings > backup & reset)
4.Ensure of LG software connexion type is selected (settings > PC connexion > USB connexion type)
5.Enable USB debugging before pluging the phone (settings > developer options), then plug
6.Install UnlockRoot, run it and follow instructions
For getting a working custom recovery, refer to the tutorial "Recovery for ICS" below
Again this morning with V30F canada and yesterday with V30D Orange
zubacho54 said:
Hi gustavo83_pr, I had the exact same problem as yours before.
I tried so many one click rooters but none of them can really root ICS 4.0 for P970.
I had to downgrade to gingerbread.
Once you downgraded, you can use unlockroot 3.0 without any problems.
You can use Flash Tool to install gingerbread.
Hope that helps.
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Thanks for the reply.
Question: If I downgrade to Gingerbread, then root, can I upgrade again with ICS already rooted?
Thanks!
YkZ_1967 said:
not only me : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1111771
Method 4 : ICS (V30X)
Caution, this method is a full flash ! EVERYTHING on the internal memoy will be lost !
•Required : installed USB drivers, Smartflash, V30B (FRA) or V30B (EU) binaries, UnlockRoot 3
1.Flash your device (the PDF guide in UPK may help noobs) | Ignore this step if you have already updated your phone through B2C or PCSuite
2.Unplug it (this is important) and boot normally (don't put your sdc yet so overall process will be shorter)
3.Do a factory reset (settings > backup & reset)
4.Ensure of LG software connexion type is selected (settings > PC connexion > USB connexion type)
5.Enable USB debugging before pluging the phone (settings > developer options), then plug
6.Install UnlockRoot, run it and follow instructions
For getting a working custom recovery, refer to the tutorial "Recovery for ICS" below
Again this morning with V30F canada and yesterday with V30D Orange
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Thanks for the guide. Before I do that, there is some problem that I am encountering.
I installed both USB drivers & LGMobile Support Tool. Followed the program procedures and then it say "upgrade available", so I clicked this and another windows popped "Phone Update" and there was 4 steps: Analysis, Download, Update, Complete. I am stuck at Analysis stage, it say "Problem with communication between cell phone and PC. I suspect I have problems with USB cable. I will try to find another cable and try if that solve the problem.
Let me know if those new V30F and V30D is any better than the current one I am using V30B.
Thanks!
YkZ_1967 said:
not only me : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1111771
Method 4 : ICS (V30X)
Caution, this method is a full flash ! EVERYTHING on the internal memoy will be lost !
•Required : installed USB drivers, Smartflash, V30B (FRA) or V30B (EU) binaries, UnlockRoot 3
1.Flash your device (the PDF guide in UPK may help noobs) | Ignore this step if you have already updated your phone through B2C or PCSuite
2.Unplug it (this is important) and boot normally (don't put your sdc yet so overall process will be shorter)
3.Do a factory reset (settings > backup & reset)
4.Ensure of LG software connexion type is selected (settings > PC connexion > USB connexion type)
5.Enable USB debugging before pluging the phone (settings > developer options), then plug
6.Install UnlockRoot, run it and follow instructions
For getting a working custom recovery, refer to the tutorial "Recovery for ICS" below
Again this morning with V30F canada and yesterday with V30D Orange
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Thanks for the guide. Before I do that, there is some problem that I am encountering.
I installed both USB drivers & LGMobile Support Tool.
I used the LGMobile Support Tool and followed the program procedures and then it say "upgrade available", so I clicked this and another windows popped "Phone Update" and there was 4 steps: Analysis, Download, Update, Complete. I am stuck at Analysis stage, it say "Problem with communication between cell phone and PC.
I suspect I have problems with USB cable. That may explain why I could not update through that program and had to do it manually and also that could explain why I cannot root with unlock root v3.0
I will try to find another cable and try if that solve the problem.
Let me know if those new V30F and V30D, or other variant of V30X is any better than the current one I am using V30B.
Thanks!
[Sorry for double posting! I don't know how to delete the previous post.]
gustavo83_pr said:
Thanks for the reply.
Question: If I downgrade to Gingerbread, then root, can I upgrade again with ICS already rooted?
Thanks!
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Yes, if you flash an ICS custom rom.
Almost all custom roms has all the files required for root to work.
gustavo83_pr said:
Thanks for the guide. Before I do that, there is some problem that I am encountering.
I installed both USB drivers & LGMobile Support Tool.
I used the LGMobile Support Tool and followed the program procedures and then it say "upgrade available", so I clicked this and another windows popped "Phone Update" and there was 4 steps: Analysis, Download, Update, Complete. I am stuck at Analysis stage, it say "Problem with communication between cell phone and PC.
I suspect I have problems with USB cable. That may explain why I could not update through that program and had to do it manually and also that could explain why I cannot root with unlock root v3.0
I will try to find another cable and try if that solve the problem.
Let me know if those new V30F and V30D, or other variant of V30X is any better than the current one I am using V30B.
Thanks!
[Sorry for double posting! I don't know how to delete the previous post.]
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V30F is not bad but there is a lack of langage, V30D have carrier bloatware but read and write SD card is better.
Does any one know how to get back developer options or at least turn on usb debugging in the Android revolution 10.2 rom.
I asked about this earlier but my thread seems to be deleted for some reason.
I made a back up file and it need usb debugging on to restore from my pc
akk60 said:
Does any one know how to get back developer options or at least turn on usb debugging in the Android revolution 10.2 rom.
I asked about this earlier but my thread seems to be deleted for some reason.
I made a back up file and it need usb debugging on to restore from my pc
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Go to Settings > About Phone
Scroll to the bottom of the screen and select Build Number
Tap the phone's Build Number seven times to unlock or reveal the hidden Developer Options under Settings.
Hi guys,
I wanna root my phone using DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit but I cannot find it's adb driver. I've tried to search in developer.sonymobile.com and install pc companion but fail to obtain the captioned driver. Any help will be appreciated.
Search in the forum...
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ADB Driver
大67 said:
Hi guys,
I wanna root my phone using DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit but I cannot find it's adb driver. I've tried to search in developer.sonymobile.com and install pc companion but fail to obtain the captioned driver. Any help will be appreciated.
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You can install ADB driver from latest version of flashtool. there is a driver inside the flash tool.
Download this. And install the drivers.
same problem
cant root my xperia ZR using this method.. its stuck at " Waiting for device " ......
can any one help me on this please ??
rehanrocks said:
cant root my xperia ZR using this method.. its stuck at " Waiting for device " ......
can any one help me on this please ??
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check following
settings > security > unknown sources > ticked
Settings > developer options > USB debugging > ticked
How to enable developer options? Go to settings > about phone > keep tapping on build number until it says "no need you are already a developer
Also when you are running root script, check prompt on phone. sometimes it disappears quickly if u fail to click ok
They have adb drivers in flashtool drivers...Or you can just downgrade your phone and root using kingo root or towelroot !
my phone is not getting into recovery mode i.e,by pressing volume down it is not getting into recovery mode.this problem started after i gave my mobile to the service center
dsrdy1996 said:
my phone is not getting into recovery mode i.e,by pressing volume down it is not getting into recovery mode.this problem started after i gave my mobile to the service center
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They restore your phone with the ORIGINAL STOCK ROM and everything that your phone has installed (Including Recovery) is lost. You don't have any recovery installed. You have to re-install it again.
Hit thanks if I helped.
After a visit at the mobile center the entire device will be resetted. Meaning official software and no recovery (Sony has no recovery build in so it seems). So yeah, you need to root it again and instal a recovery.
dsrdy1996 said:
my phone is not getting into recovery mode i.e,by pressing volume down it is not getting into recovery mode.this problem started after i gave my mobile to the service center
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Tech N You said:
They restore your phone with the ORIGINAL STOCK ROM and everything that your phone has installed (Including Recovery) is lost. You don't have any recovery installed. You have to re-install it again.
Hit thanks if I helped.
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thanks for giving suggestion but iam unable to get into recovery mode after doing what your said.I attached the screen shot of what iam getting.Can u please say the solution by seeing it
dsrdy1996 said:
thanks for giving suggestion but iam unable to get into recovery mode after doing what your said.I attached the screen shot of what iam getting.Can u please say the solution by seeing it
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Have you enabled USB Debugging option from Developers Option..?
If no then do it. If you cannot see developer options then go to settings -- about phone -- tap o build number 7 times and you'll unlock developer tools option.
Then enable it and then connect your phone to compter via USB and do the necessary steps to flash CWM.
Also you on locked bootloader or unlocked bootloader.?
Tech N You said:
Have you enabled USB Debugging option from Developers Option..?
If no then do it. If you cannot see developer options then go to settings -- about phone -- tap o build number 7 times and you'll unlock developer tools option.
Then enable it and then connect your phone to compter via USB and do the necessary steps to flash CWM.
Also you on locked bootloader or unlocked bootloader.?[/
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1. Check USB debugging is connected and your PC has properly installed the drivers for your phone. Also make sure your phone has prompted you to authorise the computer you're connected to.
2. Check no ADB is running in task manager before you try this, check flashtool isnt running or anything else that may use ADB (PC companion etc)
3. Try a different recovery
Oh and stupid question but you have re-rooted your phone first right and SuperSU is confirmed working updated and allowing rooted programs to work?
Oblox said:
1. Check USB debugging is connected and your PC has properly installed the drivers for your phone. Also make sure your phone has prompted you to authorise the computer you're connected to.
2. Check no ADB is running in task manager before you try this, check flashtool isnt running or anything else that may use ADB (PC companion etc)
3. Try a different recovery
Oh and stupid question but you have re-rooted your phone first right and SuperSU is confirmed working updated and allowing rooted programs to work?
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sorry i didnot check usb debugging for installing recovery.Thanx for giving suggestions
Try this step you'll get option
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Hi all! like most I have joined with a problem
I Have an xperia SP-C5303
I successfully rooted the device with the Towelroot app, Then used the sony mobile flasher by Androxyde to flash cyanogenmod 10.2 onto my phone. This was all working fine.
I used CMW to install an update downloaded through cyanogenmod. When I rebooted the device it was stuck in a bootloop. The device connects top the computer in flash mode, but will not accept a flash because somehow "USB Debugging" is not enabled. It was obviously enabled before because I had already flashed the device.
ADB drivers are installed but to be honest Im a bit lost now. Does anyone have any ideas how to turn on usb debugging so that I can flash my phone again?
Korbey
I can connect to sony mobile flasher in flash mode but flashing fails at the end with the program saying "For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings" how can I activate these when in a boot loop?
Korbey said:
Hi all! like most I have joined with a problem
I Have an xperia SP-C5303
I successfully rooted the device with the Towelroot app, Then used the sony mobile flasher by Androxyde to flash cyanogenmod 10.2 onto my phone. This was all working fine.
I used CMW to install an update downloaded through cyanogenmod. When I rebooted the device it was stuck in a bootloop. The device connects top the computer in flash mode, but will not accept a flash because somehow "USB Debugging" is not enabled. It was obviously enabled before because I had already flashed the device.
ADB drivers are installed but to be honest Im a bit lost now. Does anyone have any ideas how to turn on usb debugging so that I can flash my phone again?
Korbey
I can connect to sony mobile flasher in flash mode but flashing fails at the end with the program saying "For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings" how can I activate these when in a boot loop?
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I would like to know if your Xperia SP has its bootloader unlocked?
The error most likely appear because you have no drivers for Xperia SP. Yes you might said that you installed it already but let's try again. Navigate to the Flashtool installation directory, which is C:\Flashtool by default. Then go into drivers folder and run the installer therein. Please tick fastboot drivers and flashmode drivers. Scroll down a bit and find Common drivers for Viskan board. Tick that as well and continue the driver installation.
After everything is completed. Close Flashtool and open in again (in case you've disabled UAC, please run Flashtool as an administrator). Then retry to flash a stock ROM's .ftf file.