Which root method is the best to use to root my Lg Optimus V? While using some googlefu I have come across various methods of gaining root and I am curious which method is the best and the varying differences between them.
The methods I have come across are as follows;
GingerBreak
SuperOneClick
FastBoot
I'm also curious how I would unroot and restore the phone to factory defaults. Any information on that would also be much appreciated.
I used the gingerbreak method and it worked without any problems. Superclick would probably be the easiest.
Which is the least intrusive and can be most easily reverted?
HappyRoot said:
Which is the least intrusive and can be most easily reverted?
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GingerBreak would be good, you will have to install busybox later manually,while superone click installs busybox for you but if you are on 2.2.2 use GingerBreak, also has button to unroot.
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Gingerbreak can do both so I suggest use it.
I'm using SuperOneClick.
Depends on which firmware you are. If you are on 2.2 then use z4root, great tool and easy to revert.
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Depends on what version of Froyo you're running. See FAQ for more info.
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I have a P500 Froyo 2.2 v10a and I cant root with z4root: It says that is adquiring root shell and then quits...
Also, SuperOneClick 1.7 cant root it also....
Any ideas? thx
Mexican O1 has a diferent version that is not rootable, check Private message
Thx 4 the information
It seems that I need to flash the Canada version to root.
I used the SuperOneClick 1.7 too but not got ur issue like u,:-(
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Try flashing a general unbranded rom, some continental version if you find. And root after that. I had the same problem with the Ro firmware, got an European Fw and it worked. Also try and stay below 10e to root.
As for information, Gingerbreak roots it.
You must try gingerbreak it will surely gonna root it ,but mind it its gonna root permanently, so you can't unroot again.
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Nimitmak said:
You must try gingerbreak it will surely gonna root it ,but mind it its gonna root permanently, so you can't unroot again.
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Yes, Gingerbreak is the solution.
But I think with KDZ firmware updater u can unroot the device.
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Yes, Gingerbreak is the solution.
But I think with KDZ firmware updater u can unroot the device.
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Kk
I was not knowing that.
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Version 1.2 of Gingerbreak includes the Un-root option... so, just give it a try and report afterwards!
Gingerbreak have un-root option and it works fine. And if you flash oficial firmware with KDZ - you got un-root to.
a freind got a tb iv been a rooted droidx user for awhile now is there a one lick root app for the tb like there is for the dx or do i need to learn a new phone to help her out
thanks
I used tis one to root. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1005292
Its not one click, its a three click rooter.
I'm talking about something like. Z4 root or superoneclick as for some reason I cannot get adb to set up correctly on my pc
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shawn1976 said:
I'm talking about something like. Z4 root or superoneclick as for some reason I cannot get adb to set up correctly on my pc
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No, there is not. The current root method requires a downgrade RUU to obtain root. I recommend you head over to Developer section and use the root method posted by jcase.
OK thanks geuss I'll keep messing with adb to see if I can get it to work right
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I rooted mine today using Jcases method
Luke
I just rooted mine this morning. Took roughly an hour or so.
Just follow these YouTube videos. I'm a noob on here so can't post links yet so just posted the references at go after the main site.
watch?v=oKPSe12YDxQ
watch?v=mc6EMdPpF6o
Do I have to flash doomlord's firmware and then go on super one click or from stock firmware from England can I just root with super one click safely.
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Anyone know?
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I used doomlords firmware and mines rooted successfully.
Try with his first, then if it works , try the English firmware and do the same steps.
Sorry if im not clear with my answers this is the first forum ive actively posted on
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superoneclick uses exploits to get root if the phone doesnt have unsecure kernel. However, there is no exploit for the new gingerbread SE software right now (gingerbreak is fixed!). Therefore there is now chance right now to get root without unlocking bootloader and flash unsecure kernel :/
Therefore you have to flash the unsecure kernel, and then superoneclick gets root quite easily.
Oh, so basically the unsecure kernel hasnt got the patch or fix or update that stops you from rooting, its been removed ? Am I right ???
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no, there is just an option "secure" which (if set to 0) allows superoneclick to root very easy!
Oh k, I get it
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I Just got my thunderbolt and I wanna root it but am having trouble finding confirmation on a safe method to use for after the 2.2.1 OTA. Please help!?
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I Just got my thunderbolt and I wanna root it but am having trouble finding confirmation on a safe method to use for after the 2.2.1 OTA. Please help!?
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No offense, but you haven't looked hard at all. Everything you need to know is stickied at the top of the Q&A thread. There's also a link the my sig.
OK well let me ask this then. . . What is the best way for me to do it. Is there any "oneclick"methods that would be really good for me to use?
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openfac3 said:
OK well let me ask this then. . . What is the best way for me to do it. Is there any "oneclick"methods that would be really good for me to use?
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The only method I'd ever recommend that is like a one click method is the Revolution method, but the drawback to that is undoing the S-Off is harder than the old jcase method. I can't recommend any "one click" based of the jcase method because there's too many floating around out there and unless you know the exploits being used, they're unreliable. The Revolution method is the current preferred method, and can be undone. It's preferred because it wipes not data and all you need to do after using it is to flash SuperUser and a recovery of your choice. I believe those can be found in the wiki unrEVOked maintains, as well as other places.
With the revolution method is it easy to boot in recovery and flash different roms or do you have to go through the whole rooting method everything? Thanks for your help by the way.
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With the revolution method is it easy to boot in recovery and flash different roms or do you have to go through the whole rooting method everything? Thanks for your help by the way.
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It's just as easy as anything else once you have clockworkmod flashed. Replacing the ROM doesn't remove S-Off or erase your recovery. I also like to point out that Revolution doesn't really root a device, it merely turns S-off so that you can root and flash a custom recovery. But once S-Off is done, the rest is as easy as flashing a couple files. Once you're to that point, you can wipe and flash ROMs all day. If you need some help or a walk through on some of this, PM me.
Just rooted my Thunderbolt after the Gingerbread update using Revolution method. Happy to say I am rooted with S-off. Have the latest recovery downloaded with my current Rom backed up. Next move is to download a custom Rom. I waited for this update for what reason I don't know to root my Thunderbolt.
What Rom to choose? There are so many. This is the fun part.
Vinny
I got an lg marquee for sprint (ls855) for free and I want to root. I'm pretty sure its updated as its on gingerbread 2.3.4. Is there any way to root it or flash it to boost easily if it can be rooted that way. I can't find any way to do it and I really want it rooted and/or on boost. Thanks for the help guys
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I've been searching for some time now. My other phone is the Boost LG Marquee and from what I've read if your phone has been updated as of now you will not be able to root the phone. I also read that to root our phones we would have to restore the old version before the update. From there I believe super oneclick will work.
My problem is finding instructions to restore the older version.
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