hey there,
I'm using the 2012 Version of the Nexus 7 (32GB Wifi), running Android 4.4.2 (Build KOT49H).
Am I right in thinking that there is currently NO option to safely root the device?
sorry if this is an common question, but if you're not already into the whole topic, things are a bit confusing at times. From what I saw, root tutorials mainly deal with 4.1 or 4.2?
thanks for any info
brokaaa
Check out wugfresh there is a tool you can download which is fairly easy to use. There are videos on YouTube that show you how and have links for wugfresh.
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striker59 said:
Check out wugfresh there is a tool you can download which is fairly easy to use. There are videos on YouTube that show you how and have links for wugfresh.
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I used wugfresh and it was simple. Actually more simple then rooting some of the Android phone.
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thanks, I will check that out!
quick question: how is it with future updates then? Can I upgrade to the next android version (when that comes out) having rooted with this tool?
brokaaa said:
thanks, I will check that out!
quick question: how is it with future updates then? Can I upgrade to the next android version (when that comes out) having rooted with this tool?
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If you use wugfresh's tool I believe he updates it when a new update comes out
You can also use a program called nexus tool kit... Sooo simple so use
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Chines programer have good VROOT tool, work 100%
BD619 said:
If you use wugfresh's tool I believe he updates it when a new update comes out
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all right...
another thing: can I do a backup of my data (using wugfresh's toolkit), then root and then simply restore my data (again with wugfresh), so that old savegames etc. will be present in the rooted device?
thanks again
brokaaa said:
all right...
another thing: can I do a backup of my data (using wugfresh's toolkit), then root and then simply restore my data (again with wugfresh), so that old savegames etc. will be present in the rooted device?
thanks again
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Just finished rooting. Had a little trouble with the drivers in the beginning, but the driver instructions in the toolkit solved the problem. I did restore my previous system with all app data using the toolkit, as well. Works perfectly!
thanks again for recommending this great toolkit and special thanks to WugFresh!
Alen_R said:
Chines programer have good VROOT tool, work 100%
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Malware infection and adware. No. Don't.
Will the Nexus 8 have a SD expansion slot?
Doesn't
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery twrpwhatever.img
reboot recovery
flash supersux.xx.zip in recovery
mount system
delete system/recovery-from-boot.p (if needed)
work anymore?
brizey said:
Doesn't
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery twrpwhatever.img
reboot recovery
flash supersux.xx.zip in recovery
mount system
delete system/recovery-from-boot.p (if needed)
work anymore?
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+1 i was wondering the same thing. I prefer to run these commands myself rather than use a toolkit (no offense wug!)
-Betu said:
Will the Nexus 8 have a SD expansion slot?
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I haven't heard anything about the nexus 8 but if you mean future generation nexus devices then the answer is probably no. Google has stated why they won't include external memory slots on nexus devices for several reasons. Do a quick google search.
Edit: just saw rumors of nexus 8 device.... 64 bit processor WTF!!!!! I'll have to check this out.
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brizey said:
Doesn't
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery twrpwhatever.img
reboot recovery
flash supersux.xx.zip in recovery
mount system
delete system/recovery-from-boot.p (if needed)
work anymore?
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Yes it does
brizey said:
Doesn't
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery twrpwhatever.img
reboot recovery
flash supersux.xx.zip in recovery
mount system
delete system/recovery-from-boot.p (if needed)
work anymore?
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If those aren't working for you....its your drivers in windows. It isn't seeing your nexus properly.
Always start with the command fastboot devices. And see if it lists your nexus. If not, nothing else will work either.
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kj2112 said:
If those aren't working for you....its your drivers in windows. It isn't seeing your nexus properly.
Always start with the command fastboot devices. And see if it lists your nexus. If not, nothing else will work either.
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I wasn't saying it was not working for me. I was wondering why the op thought there was something different with 4.4.2.
I pre-ordered during the io it was announced at and rooted using fastboot commands the first time I turned it on.
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xposed
root the tablet but dont put any custom roms. Used xposed modules to get the rom features onto the tablet. Most roms can be named stable but they are no match to the stability of stock google rom
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Introducing.... Superboot!
Superboot is a boot.img that when booted, will root your device the first time you boot (installing su and the superuser APK). No need to flash any partitions, no need to mess around with ADB, no messing with the contents of your data partition, no overwriting the shipped ROM on your device, just boot the boot image using the instructions below and you're done!
APPLY THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Superboot r1 - DOWNLOAD - MD5: 824ec82dfa9ecd0c411dad9121f1f32d
How to use Superboot - Windows, Linux and OSX
- Download the Superboot zip file above and extract to a directory
- Put your device in bootloader mode - Turn off the phone then turn on with the 'volume up' and 'volume down' buttons both pressed to enter the bootloader (as pictured below)
- WINDOWS - double click 'superboot-windows.bat'
- MAC - Open a terminal window to the directory containing the files, and type 'chmod +x superboot-mac.sh' followed by './superboot-mac.sh'
- LINUX - Open a terminal window to the directory containing the files, and type 'chmod +x superboot-linux.sh' followed by './superboot-linux.sh'
Note: If you are using a retail device, you may need to unlock the bootloader first, using './fastboot-windows oem unlock' (or the appropriate version for your machine, included in this zip). Note that the OEM unlock sequence wipes your device, so consider doing an 'adb backup' beforehand if required!
Enjoy!
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So itching to try, can't be the first though
But I can be the first to reply
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Thanks. I was waiting for the Superboot method.
dmjlabelle said:
So itching to try, can't be the first though
But I can be the first to reply
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Why not? Bootloader can only be flashed from bootloader, as long as you can get into fastboot mode you can fix damn near anything. Even if this "bricks" (in quotes because it can't) your phone, just fastboot flash whatever is borked and start again. It's an unlocked phone with a released stock image, that mean short of ****ing with bootloader and maybe radio, it unbrickable, test away.
Wow paulobrien for this too. A lot of great developers for this phone! Can't wait to get my hands on one myself!
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dmjlabelle said:
So itching to try, can't be the first though
But I can be the first to reply
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You're not - I used it to root mine.
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Missed you from the atrix forums
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paulobrien said:
You're not - I used it to root mine.
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USSENTERNCC1701E said:
Why not? Bootloader can only be flashed from bootloader, as long as you can get into fastboot mode you can fix damn near anything. Even if this "bricks" (in quotes because it can't) your phone, just fastboot flash whatever is borked and start again. It's an unlocked phone with a released stock image, that mean short of ****ing with bootloader and maybe radio, it unbrickable, test away.
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Thanks
Are we getting a Rom in the near future from you Paul. Love your work! Thanks for this! :thumbup:
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Tested and confirmed working on my Nexus 4 16GB
paulobrien said:
You're not - I used it to root mine.
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Nice to see you have a nexus 4 also
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notxel21 said:
Are we getting a Rom in the near future from you Paul. Love your work! Thanks for this! :thumbup:
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Yeah.
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Yeah.
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I look forward to that, sir.
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Works Great!
Thanks for this Paul. Very much looking forward to N4 Roms as the best roms I ever ran on my N1 were from you.
New to the Nexus line of phones and just got mine in the mail 5 mins ago
This will only root the device correct? This will not touch the recovery at all? You will still have the stock recovery and it will allow you to receive OTA updates? Thanks.
Correct...
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Using this would I be able to get Clockwork Mod Recovery for using ROMs later on?
DarkShadowAy said:
Using this would I be able to get Clockwork Mod Recovery for using ROMs later on?
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Of course...
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paulobrien said:
Introducing.... Superboot!
Note: If you are using a retail device, you may need to unlock the bootloader first, using './fastboot-windows oem unlock' (or the appropriate version for your machine, included in this zip). Note that the OEM unlock sequence wipes your device, so consider doing an 'adb backup' beforehand if required!
Enjoy!
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How do you "adb backup"? Menaing how do I do that?
Works great! Thanks!! :cyclops:
Quick instructions if you are stock, unrooted without CWM. You MUST have unlocked your bootloader and have ADB (Android SDK installed) already for this to work.
You must be on 4.2.1 (JOP40D) to upgrade to 4.2.2 (JDQ39) using this method.
1. Download this to your computer -> http://android.clients.google.com/p...4.signed-occam-JDQ39-from-JOP40D.de8b8d10.zip
2. Turn off your phone
3. Hold down Volume - and Power to get into Fastboot
4. Scroll down to Recovery and enter.
5. On the No Command Android screen hold Power and Volume + to get to menu. Might take a few attempts to get timing right
6. On the menu select Update from ADB
7. Connect your phone to computer with USB
8. On computer type "adb sideload de8b8d101614.signed-occam-JDQ39-from-JOP40D.de8b8d10.zip"
9. You should then see this output: "sending: 'sideload' 100%"
10. Your phone screen will say System Update or something and it will install the OTA.
Once done just select reboot in recovery and you're done. You can use this method for ALL future OTAs - all you need is the update zip. This works on all Nexus including Nexus 7, assuming Nexus 10 and GNexus.
No longer need to wait for OTAs. Enjoy!
UPDATED FOR 4.2.2
Are you saying you can downgrade this way too?
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tinky1 said:
Are you saying you can downgrade this way too?
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Doubt it but you're welcome to try. All this does is flash the update.zip using stock recovery. I'm assuming if the zip you flash wipes system and installs an older version it might work but you couldn't just flash an OTA for an old version, that wouldn't work. If you're downgrading, best to flash CWM recovery and use that.
good .yes buhuishuo .ok
What folder does the update need to be in for the sideload to work.
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FatalityBoyZahy said:
What folder does the update need to be in for the sideload to work.
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In adb folder since path is not specified. If you specify path in cmd then anywhere.
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mobilehavoc said:
Quick instructions if you are stock, unrooted without CWM. You MUST have unlocked your bootloader and have ADB (Android SDK installed) already for this to work.
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Your bootloader has to be unlocked? Are you sure about that?
MaxCarnage said:
Your bootloader has to be unlocked? Are you sure about that?
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Give it a go with locked one. It might not take adb cmds when locked, but if it does, then I don't see a problem since it's a signed ota. It's the question wherever "sideload" is accepted with locked bootloader. I'll give it a try now.
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Give it a go with locked one. It might not take adb cmds when locked, but if it does, then I don't see a problem since it's a signed ota. It's the question wherever "sideload" is accepted with locked bootloader. I'll give it a try now.
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I'm at work without ADB so I would have to do it when I got home.
You wont need an unlocked bootloader and you wont be able to downgrade.
OTA updates are very specific, check the file name of this one, it's JOP40C > JOP40D
Worked fine for me without unlocking my bootloader.
Hmmm, every time i get to power and +vol i end up with battery icon.
btw, savo yourself hassle. enable usb debugging and type
Code:
adb reboot recovery
I can't get into menu..
Done.
I think step 5 can be more clearly worded like this:
5. When you see a red triangle on the android robot, press and hold power button AND quickly press Volume+.
damn. I can't get it to work. After entering cmd it just throws all the adb cmd's up.
tinky1 said:
damn. I can't get it to work. After entering cmd it just throws all the adb cmd's up.
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same here on stock rom, stock recovery, no root, locked bootloader.
Is your version of adb up to date?
Rusty! said:
Is your version of adb up to date?
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Seems to do everything else... I'm using my standalone pack, but it might need updating. Could you upload needed files please? With fastboot.
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tinky1 said:
Seems to do everything else... I'm using my standalone pack, but it might need updating. Could you upload needed files please? With fastboot.
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Here(see step #3):http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1972508
Rusty! said:
Is your version of adb up to date?
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Thanks for that idea. No, i haven't updated it ever. I never thought of it either. I'm omw to work, so I'll try that later. I see others in the USA posting they received ota already. Im wondering if its not available to me yet because i bought mine through Tmobile? Would this cause a small delay, do u think?
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Arhtard said:
Thanks for that idea. No, i haven't updated it ever. I never thought of it either. I'm omw to work, so I'll try that later. I see others in the USA posting they received ota already. Im wondering if its not available to me yet because i bought mine through Tmobile? Would this cause a small delay, do u think?
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I haven't got mine either in UK.
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Edit. Yup, out of date adb was at fault. Worked
Here's is a guide to show you how to root your Nexus 4 for both Windows and Mac! (Yes, there are other guides on XDA, but they don't show you step by step and for both Windows and Mac.)
THIS WILL DO A FACTORY RESET ON YOUR PHONE!!
Guide for Windows:
All FILES and STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTION FOR WINDOWS ROOTING METHOD HERE (also includes pictures for each step):
http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/11/how-to-root-nexus-4-on-windows.html
Guide for Mac:
All FILES and STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTION FOR MAC ROOTING METHOD HERE (also includes pictures for each step):
http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/11/how-to-root-nexus-4-on-mac.html
Yes, this does give you the official ClockworkMod Recovery for Nexus 4!
Feel free to ask questions, I will try to respond to as many as I can.
Video links don't seem to be working.
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enviii said:
Video links don't seem to be working.
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Use this link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FoKdqlQ7G4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Is there any rooting method that doesn't do the factory reset?
I am asking cause factory reset messed up the secure element of my last phone.
Thanks for the walk through. Took 2 or 3 tries, but I got it rooted.
koolbon said:
Is there any rooting method that doesn't do the factory reset?
I am asking cause factory reset messed up the secure element of my last phone.
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No a factory reset must be done. That it is why it's better to root your phone right after you get it in the mail.
I've just added this guide to the Nexus 4 Complete Index
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Thank you for the Guide, successfully rooted here!
OTA updates
Will this allow me to use OTA updates through OTA. I have a unlocked HTC sensation 4G, The nexus 4 is for my GF ( yea I know im a good BF i brought her the phone not myself) anyways lol. I just want to root it for Titanium backup no custom roms...maybe a UI when they make one for it since she doesnt know android, but just need to know whether i can OTA
Dungo212 said:
Will this allow me to use OTA updates through OTA. I have a unlocked HTC sensation 4G, The nexus 4 is for my GF ( yea I know im a good BF i brought her the phone not myself) anyways lol. I just want to root it for Titanium backup no custom roms...maybe a UI when they make one for it since she doesnt know android, but just need to know whether i can OTA
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Soon as I finished mine up I got the update notification for the OTA update.. Would like to know also..
Dungo212 said:
Will this allow me to use OTA updates through OTA. I have a unlocked HTC sensation 4G, The nexus 4 is for my GF ( yea I know im a good BF i brought her the phone not myself) anyways lol. I just want to root it for Titanium backup no custom roms...maybe a UI when they make one for it since she doesnt know android, but just need to know whether i can OTA
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You will get notified when you have an OTA update available but when you try to update your phone it will not work. So...no.
Just to be clear this only adds root to stock rom right and doesn't delete it? Is there a way to make a complete backup before rooting as that deletes all data?
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otariq said:
Just to be clear this only adds root to stock rom right and doesn't delete it? Is there a way to make a complete backup before rooting as that deletes all data?
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Yes, this will root your stock ROM. And no, there isn't anyway as far as I know. Root is needed to make a complete backup.
Okay thanks thats fine as long as I can backup the stock rom I'm happy
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This was nice and easy - i work part time on a mac, and don't know my way around nearly as well. Thanks for putting this together OP
if i want cwm touch recovery can i just download that and replace it with the recovery in the rootnexus4 folder and type that name in the command prompt?
stuck on the android logo with the warning sign. Any suggestions?
techfanatic9 said:
You will get notified when you have an OTA update available but when you try to update your phone it will not work. So...no.
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That's interesting.... So basically the root of N4 WILL PREVENT many future upgrade?
I rooted my Nexus 7 and use an app called Voodoo OTA RootKeeper from Google Play to protect the root. When OTA update comes, I updates my N7, lose root, use the app, root back. Done this for 4.2 and 4.2.1.
otariq said:
if i want cwm touch recovery can i just download that and replace it with the recovery in the rootnexus4 folder and type that name in the command prompt?
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Yes
otariq said:
Just to be clear this only adds root to stock rom right and doesn't delete it? Is there a way to make a complete backup before rooting as that deletes all data?
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save imp files on your pc
Is there a method to root the Verizon LG G2 (VS980) on the stock OTA Kit Kat 4.4.2 build yet?
I bought the phone used, already had the OTA on it...now I just need root.
Not interested in Rom'ing, just need tethering without the $30/month charge for the few times I use it and need root to do it.
Thanks!
mcdonsco said:
Is there a method to root the Verizon LG G2 (VS980) on the stock OTA Kit Kat 4.4.2 build yet?
I bought the phone used, already had the OTA on it...now I just need root.
Not interested in Rom'ing, just need tethering without the $30/month charge for the few times I use it and need root to do it.
Thanks!
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ioroot25 should still work...
I'm considering a G2 also and have been wondering the same. From what I gathered you would have to go back to 4.2.2 first, gain root, and then flash back to 4.4.2. Someone correct me if I'm wrong please.
Juggernaut79 said:
I'm considering a G2 also and have been wondering the same. From what I gathered you would have to go back to 4.2.2 first, gain root, and then flash back to 4.4.2. Someone correct me if I'm wrong please.
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You don't have to. Ioroot25 will root the official kk. That's what I used and it worked without an issue. Just make sure all the proper drivers are installed on your computer...
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mjones73 said:
ioroot25 should still work...
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GRACIAS!...Didn't know that.
mjones73 said:
ioroot25 should still work...
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As far as that goes, how is installing the LG G2 unified drivers supposed to go? I found the download link for them in the main 200 page thread for this. Extracted the zip, but none of the .exe files do anything when run. Is that normal or is something wrong? For example I tried running InstallUSB64.exe but absolutely nothing happens.
Another more recent post on like page 185 of the thread had another download link, but that just leads to a file called "LG" with no extension and it doesn't appear to be a .zip
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As far as that goes, how is installing the LG G2 unified drivers supposed to go? I found the download link for them in the main 200 page thread for this. Extracted the zip, but none of the .exe files do anything when run. Is that normal or is something wrong? For example I tried running InstallUSB64.exe but absolutely nothing happens.
Another more recent post on like page 185 of the thread had another download link, but that just leads to a file called "LG" with no extension and it doesn't appear to be a .zip
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Nevermind, got it. The link to the driver is at the very bottom of this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53128251&postcount=1847
You have to add the extension .exe
Root successful with the instructions listed there. Used ioroot25. Running android 4.4.2
Is root all I need to flash Roms? Do I need to unlock the boot loader as well?
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coliny59 said:
Is root all I need to flash Roms? Do I need to unlock the boot loader as well?
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No you will need to root and then install custom recovery. Depending on what you are on. If you are on kitkat you can use autorec, and anything earlier you can use flashify.
simple_fear85 said:
No you will need to root and then install custom recovery. Depending on what you are on. If you are on kitkat you can use autorec, and anything earlier you can use flashify.
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I understand this phone has an e fuse. Will it be tripped by installing a custom recovery?
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coliny59 said:
I understand this phone has an e fuse. Will it be tripped by installing a custom recovery?
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I am not sure about the question but I know when you root this phone there is a trip where it will show in the lg menu that it is rooted. In order to get rid of that you will have to return to stock. Tell you though I have had this phone for a few months now and I am glad i finally decided to root and put custom recovery on. Its my phone and set up the way I want with root and all.
simple_fear85 said:
I am not sure about the question but I know when you root this phone there is a trip where it will show in the lg menu that it is rooted. In order to get rid of that you will have to return to stock. Tell you though I have had this phone for a few months now and I am glad i finally decided to root and put custom recovery on. Its my phone and set up the way I want with root and all.
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Thanks for the feedback!
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Thanks for the feedback!
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no problem. If you want a nice working asop rom check on Vanir 4.4.3
I'm having a hell of a time trying to get this thing to root. I followed all of the instructions for installing the LG device drivers and when I go to run the IOroot25 it flashes really quickly and then goes away. USB debugging is enabled and I have tried it in ethernet mode and charging mode. Both produce the same result. Do I need to remove any other drives I might have on my computer in order to get it to work? Any other ideas?
yoderz said:
I'm having a hell of a time trying to get this thing to root. I followed all of the instructions for installing the LG device drivers and when I go to run the IOroot25 it flashes really quickly and then goes away. USB debugging is enabled and I have tried it in ethernet mode and charging mode. Both produce the same result. Do I need to remove any other drives I might have on my computer in order to get it to work? Any other ideas?
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You need to be in Ethernet mode.
Once it boots into recovery, did you scroll down and select "install from adb"?
tech_head said:
You need to be in Ethernet mode.
Once it boots into recovery, did you scroll down and select "install from adb"?
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Yeah, I had everything setup correctly and it didn't work. Tried the same exact thing on another computer and it worked flawlessly. Thanks though!
yoderz said:
Yeah, I had everything setup correctly and it didn't work. Tried the same exact thing on another computer and it worked flawlessly. Thanks though!
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Im having problems rooting it as well. I installed the latest drivers 1.14 I believe, and when trying to root it using ioroot25 it says downgrade to a previous version.
I do have it on Ethernet mode, and it reboots it into recovery, but that's it. I select apply update from adb but again, on ioroot it does nothing after the suggestion to downgrade.
any suggestions?
Make sure your phone is setup. Debugging mode is set. Unknown sources is set. Phone is on airplane mode. Plug into computer and start ioroot25 and follow steps
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Guys just use towelroot to root. You install an app and push a button.
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squidder said:
Guys just use towelroot to root. You install an app and push a button.
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I second this. I used it just yesterday to root a stock G2 on the Kit Kat update.
I wouldnt trust in my opinion. Ioroot way easier
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Your bootloader must be unlocked to use this. If your bootloader is not already unlocked, unlocking it will wipe your data and this method is not recommended.
This is a modified factory image that will not erase your user data or custom recovery. This can be used even if you’re rooted and with modified system files, xposed framework, or custom recovery. Once installed you will lose root, just flash supersu in your custom recovery. Xposed should still be on your device so just go into the app and re-install it. For any modified system files, you will have to re-modify those.
This is intended for those on the stock rom, rooted, and with a custom recovery. It’ll work if you have a custom rom but will put the stock system on.
I am not responsible for anything you do to your device so flash at your own risk. Always backup before doing any significant changes to your device. I would recommend off your device in case something happens
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To use, download the modified factory image here http://d-h.st/mYI Use 7-zip or winrar to extract the files.
Supersu by chainfire can be found here, CWM / TWRP / MobileODIN installable ZIP: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
Boot into the bootloader. From a cmd window opened where the flash-all file is just type flash-all. You can use shift, right click on the occam-ktu85l-Modified folder to open a command window in the correct folder. ADB/FASTBOOT must be intalled on your PC.
You can also just double click on the flash-all.bat
This is tested on a windows machine; however it should work on a Mac too, flash the flash-all.sh.
work like a charm on Mac
Man, you guys are fast! :good:
Could someone please tell me if this can be flashed through Wug toolkit?
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Awesome! Will try now and report back ( on 4.4.3, xposed, cwm, root)
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working flawlesly. also no problems with hellscore karnel
ty alot for this OP
Aw damn, I didn't see this and I used the stock factory image...oh well :/ 4.4.4 is good for me so far....except wifi tethering. Anyone else having that issue, as well? It started with 4.4.3 for me.
hp420 said:
Aw damn, I didn't see this and I used the stock factory image...oh well :/ 4.4.4 is good for me so far....except wifi tethering. Anyone else having that issue, as well? It started with 4.4.3 for me.
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Try factory reset, maybe it will fix your issue?
Could anybody share the extracted zip for those of us at work not near a computer??
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First of all, sorry my poor English.
I have Custom Rom (Slimkat 4.4.3) with root and twrp. Can I flash this file? Do I lost my datas (download, photos, etc) ?
¿Do I have to put the 4.4.4 baseband ?.
Thank you very much and sorry by my poor english.
You have to wait for slimkat, this is the stock image
Worked perfectly on a rooted Nexus 4 with 4.4.2. All data was kept
Works! Txn bro!
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sidnoit22 said:
Try factory reset, maybe it will fix your issue?
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Thanks, that was one suggestion I've found. Unfortunately nothing has worked for me. It apparently is a bigger issue than I knew. There's already a ticket for it here: https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=62516 Hopefully they fix it soon, because with 4.4 and 4.4.2 I got a lot of random reboots, and with 4.4.3/.4 I can't enable the wifi hotspot.
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Could someone please tell me if this can be flashed through Wug toolkit?
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Any info on this?
Can I select Sideload from WUG and directly flash this rom??
RASTAVIPER said:
Any info on this?
Can I select Sideload from WUG and directly flash this rom??
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No
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jd1639 said:
No
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Care to share any more info?
What is the difference with flashing through fastboot?
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RASTAVIPER said:
Care to share any more info?
What is the difference with flashing through fastboot?
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This flashes all the images contained in the factory image except for userdata and recovery. It's just the factory image with some modifications made to it. You could flash all those same images in fastboot if you wanted to
I'm not familiar with wugs toolkit do I dint know what it does
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jd1639 said:
This flashes all the images contained in the factory image except for userdata and recovery. It's just the factory image with some modifications made to it. You could flash all those same images in fastboot if you wanted to
I'm not familiar with wugs toolkit do I dint know what it does
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In that case, the proper reply to my question is : "I don't know".
Anyway, I will try with Wug and report later with results.
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So, after trying myself with Wug toolkit, I can confirm that after a few clicks at my pc and flashing only boot, bootloader and system img files, I managed to upgrade from 4.4.3 to 4.4.4 with no problems.
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Worked flawlessly. Of course you can manually fastboot flash system, boot, and radio and not the data from the occam zip package so as not to lose your data