Is there a way to root without flashing an insecure kernel?
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shadowskorch said:
Is there a way to root without flashing an insecure kernel?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286432
Thanks a bunch entropy. But i was thinking more along the lines of using superoneclick or something on stock kernel. I've never rooted a Samsung device. I guess the atrix devs made stuff TOO easy.
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shadowskorch said:
Thanks a bunch entropy. But i was thinking more along the lines of using superoneclick or something on stock kernel. I've never rooted a Samsung device. I guess the atrix devs made stuff TOO easy.
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The devs working on Samsung make it pretty easy too. Odin and One-Click Root have helped me with my original SGS many, many times. Hopefully, we'll see something similar for the SGSII, if it isn't out already.
Yeah, what happened to the good ol days of putting a root file named update.zip and going in to stock recovery to use it?
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shadowskorch said:
Thanks a bunch entropy. But i was thinking more along the lines of using superoneclick or something on stock kernel. I've never rooted a Samsung device. I guess the atrix devs made stuff TOO easy.
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Atrix is not easy haha. this is my second Smasung. once you get to know odin you will reaize its a life saver and sooo easy. you cant brick these things lol
abacon15 said:
Yeah, what happened to the good ol days of putting a root file named update.zip and going in to stock recovery to use it?
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i'm pretty sure you can't do that anymore because those flaws were patched.
I'm pretty new to the samsung rooting world, this is my first real samsung device. What the heck is odin? What is the difference in rooting using superoneclick and Entropy512's method? Sorry for the newb question.
abacon15 said:
Yeah, what happened to the good ol days of putting a root file named update.zip and going in to stock recovery to use it?
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Stock recovery won't flash ZIPs not signed by Samsung.
On older devices, the road to CWM that was easiest was usually:
Root, replace recovery with a hacked version that disabled signing checks
However, in later versions of Gingerbread, all of the usual methods of rooting were closed because malware was using the same holes. As a result, SOC is unable to root a device without some "help", and on Samsung devices that "help" is an insecure kernel.
SysAdmNj said:
I'm pretty new to the samsung rooting world, this is my first real samsung device. What the heck is odin? What is the difference in rooting using superoneclick and Entropy512's method? Sorry for the newb question.
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Odin is a program used by Samsung for device updates. It allows flashing of firmware in "download mode". The nice thing about this is that while it's easy to "softbrick" your phone with a bad kernel or corrupted system image, it is EXTREMELY difficult to corrupt the bootloaders used for download mode, especially on newer devices that go to extra lengths to protect their bootloaders from damage. As a result, for example, I know of a total of one hardbricked Infuse and that was the phone of a volunteer performing a dangerous experiment. There's an open-source reimplementation of Odin called Heimdall that a lot of people use, since Odin is Windows-only and Heimdall runs on Windows, MacOS, and Linux. I use heimdall because I run Linux.
The differences between rooting methods are not significant - different ways to achieve the end goal.
Insecure kernel + SuperOneClick - Will trigger "custom binary download" flags in the bootloader, but only requires fairly small downloads (maybe 20MB or so). Requires two steps (flashing the kernel, then SuperOneClicking)
Rooted system image (such as my unbrick) - Should not trigger "custom binary download" flags as the bootloader only seems to check the kernel for modifications. However it's a big download - around 250M if I recall correctly.
If you're going to eventually want to use Clockworkmod Recovery to install alternate ROMs and such, you'll have to install a custom kernel anyway. However my "unbrick" package is nice to have around if you hose up your system.
I'm planning on staying stock no custom kernel, rom or anything on that matter but I really need root. Don't really need CWM. Is there any other way to root beside going back to stock using Odin? I'm to lazy to set my phone back up. Or is superoneclick root working on a solution to easy root like on the infuse?
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Thanks entropy I'll try your stuff out
Dxtra said:
I'm planning on staying stock no custom kernel, rom or anything on that matter but I really need root. Don't really need CWM. Is there any other way to root beside going back to stock using Odin? I'm to lazy to set my phone back up. Or is superoneclick root working on a solution to easy root like on the infuse?
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In terms of "back to stock" - it means "back to stock firmware" - it won't touch your data partition, so if you're already on stock firmware, you should retain all your data.
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Thanks entropy I'll try your stuff out
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I've had no issues with Entropy's stock+root package. If anything goes wrong, just flash this and your good to go
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What is "Odin" and what does it do? What kind of file is it? Should I have it downloaded?
Odin and tar.md5 files are Samsung's version of HTC's RUU and Moto's SBF files.
Oh ok I got it now! Thanks man! Should I have that downloaded to be safe? Is it required to root on the fascinate?
I have it available just as a precaution in case something goes wrong. It isn't required to root your phone, but it can be useful if it stops working or if you want to go back to stock.
Ok by the way I have a quick question on rooting...Is superoneclick safe?
I've never used super one click root, but if you install a custom rom, they tend to all be pre-rooted.
How would I install a rom without being rooted?!!!
Odin.
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Instead of asking questions, you should read up on the stickies thread in the development section. Evrrything you want to know about Odin and roms is there. First hand experience helps as well.
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Making any changes without having or knowing the basics of odin is not a good idea. I don't think any of those apps play nice with this phone and soft bricking is likely. Best to learn how to recover before your forced to
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Hi all,
I ordered a SGP 4.0 and will receive it today. Should I root it as soon as I receive it? Does 'rooting' make any changes to the stock firmware? Does it change anything else compare to a stock SGP beside that it will have 'root' permission?
I am new to the Android environment as I have never owned one before, but I am an embedded software guy by trade (on a totally different discipline and processor family) so I'm not a stranger in the firmware world and Linux environment.
Later, I like to learn programming/hacking the Android for fun and hope that I will be able to contribute something.
Thanks for any comment.
-mike-
No, all it does is just give you root access.
Not really, unless you want to use Titanium Backup. Mine is rooted (I think, can't remember lol) and I really don't see any other advantages except for overclock apps or other root-only apps.
Overall, it's not necessary. Just flash a ROM (I prefer CM7 or Klin's Klassic ROM) and a kernel (NOTE: Steve's kernel for the US and INTL 4.0 may cause bootloops if you boot into ClockWorkMod Recovery).
Thanks! I appreciate the replies. So, if I want to root, I just grab the latest version of Superoneclick and have at it?
If I were you I would wait a little longer and get some more information about this, beofre rooting. I rooted my Player using Superuser, just the latest one I could find.
testrider said:
Thanks! I appreciate the replies. So, if I want to root, I just grab the latest version of Superoneclick and have at it?
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I rooted mine using DoomLord's Easy Rooting Toolkit v4, but AFAIK superoneclick should work as well.
testrider said:
Thanks! I appreciate the replies. So, if I want to root, I just grab the latest version of Superoneclick and have at it?
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I used the latest superone click to root mine it may be a bit unresponsive but it will work
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j21098 said:
I used the latest superone click to root mine it may be a bit unresponsive but it will work
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See, I used DooMLoRD's Rooting Toolkit, which I find to work, unlike the time I tried to root with SuperOneClick. If one doesn't work, go with the other.
Trae329 said:
See, I used DooMLoRD's Rooting Toolkit, which I find to work, unlike the time I tried to root with SuperOneClick. If one doesn't work, go with the other.
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Does DooMLoRD's Rooting Toolkit work for the SGP 4.0? didn't see it on the list here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582&
testrider said:
Does DooMLoRD's Rooting Toolkit work for the SGP 4.0? didn't see it on the list here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582&
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Almost all devices using 2.3 will work. SGP4 does work with it. If you see galaxy s I9000 expect SGPs to be in it.
zaclimon said:
Almost all devices using 2.3 will work. SGP4 does work with it. If you see galaxy s I9000 expect SGPs to be in it.
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I have the galaxy player 4 US but i changed the build.prop to GT-I9000 to fix incompatible issues
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Ok, I did it. I couldn't leave things alone so I use superoneclick and it went without a glitch. Now I'm going to try overclock tegrak...
Thanks for all the help and encouragement.
testrider said:
Ok, I did it. I couldn't leave things alone so I use superoneclick and it went without a glitch. Now I'm going to try overclock tegrak...
Thanks for all the help and encouragement.
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If i were you i would change the build.prop too theres a post on how to do it and i have overclocked to 1.2 its stable and i haven't tried others i think 1.2 is the safest
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j21098 said:
If i were you i would change the build.prop too theres a post on how to do it and i have overclocked to 1.2 its stable and i haven't tried others i think 1.2 is the safest
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What does 'changing build.prop' do?
testrider said:
What does 'changing build.prop' do?
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Its the model info like i have galaxy player 4.0 YP-G1 and on gameloft games it says device is incompatible so i used the es file explorer and enabled root explorer in settings and went to phone/system and look for build.prop make a copy of it and put it somewhere and i changed the ones that had YP-G1 to GT-I9000 save and reboot and it fixes the incompatible message
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Uummm...hell yeah!
I would 100% suggest you root your device, mainly for the fact that all the custom roms are more stable and user friendly than the stock samsung ROMS, I rooted my SGP installed a custom ROM on it and I'm living it up, I'm so happy that I can't even explain it. I couls give you the link to the rom forum for the SGP's if you want?
It will void your warranty. but i think its still worth it .it raly depends on what you want to do with your android.
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[email protected] said:
It will void your warranty. but i think its still worth it .it raly depends on what you want to do with your android.
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Will it void the store warranty
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wtfsaywat said:
I would 100% suggest you root your device, mainly for the fact that all the custom roms are more stable and user friendly than the stock samsung ROMS, I rooted my SGP installed a custom ROM on it and I'm living it up, I'm so happy that I can't even explain it. I couls give you the link to the rom forum for the SGP's if you want?
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Thanks. I already rooted my new SGP 4.0. Could you post the link to the rom? Any particular ROM you could recommended for the SGP 4.0? What can a custom ROM do more than the stock ROM?
Thank you!
-mike-
Hey, I'm a huge novice at all of this. I've had my player for a few months and I've heard of tons of people that have rooted their device.
What does it allow you to do? Is it how you get more themes?
I'm very unintelligent on this subject so any clarification would be great...
Is there a way to currently root your sgs2 all from your phone? (Without a PC)
For example; Rooting +CWM>install kernel+ new rom/baseband
phone for starting base kk6/2.3.6
Just wondering. I wanted to make a powerpoint about how to root android phones, but I think each phone is so specific that a general method may not be applicable?
Also that most phones need to be flashed via PC for starters? (yes/no?)
I figured generally speaking:
1: Look for your phones model number, android version and baseband,
2: download and flash correct rom (renaming the file if necesary)
3: with phone rooted install ??? (rom/kernel/new bb/cwm or whatever)
I don't know if I can do this as a "general" powerpoint for android, but I can do it specifically for SGS2; however, not everyone has an SGS2
ideas?
uh download rom manager to install cmw and just flash a rooted rom ?
all downloaded from your phone ....
I'm 99% sure that cmw needs a rooted phone to even install from rom manager but then again it actually might not ..
shoobiedoobiiwhompwop said:
uh download rom manager to install cmw and just flash a rooted rom ?
all downloaded from your phone ....
I'm 99% sure that cmw needs a rooted phone to even install from rom manager but then again it actually might not ..
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it does need a rooted phone
shoobiedoobiiwhompwop said:
uh download rom manager to install cmw and just flash a rooted rom ?
all downloaded from your phone ....
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Don't use Rom Manager on a Galaxy S2.
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mattdm said:
Don't use Rom Manager on a Galaxy S2.
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Keep up dude ics is okay
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Edgarhighman said:
phone for starting base kk6/2.3.6
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Nick281051 said:
Keep up dude ics is okay
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Please read the OP. How is rom manager working with ICS relevant to this if he's starting from KK6 GB?
Maybe mobile Odin can work but idk if you can use that without root already on the phone. I had to root mind from download mode using a pc with Odin.
Seems like a cool idea to explore.
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When I use rom manager to nandroid it has always frozen upon turning off. Many other serious fails too. I only use it to rename my backups done from recovery mode. Otherwise it's just wasting space on my phone
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AntwanL said:
Please read the OP. How is rom manager working with ICS relevant to this if he's starting from KK6 GB?
Maybe mobile Odin can work but idk if you can use that without root already on the phone. I had to root mind from download mode using a pc with Odin.
Seems like a cool idea to explore.
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Mobile Odin requires root.
AFAIK there's no current way to root an SGS2 without a PC. I found SuperOneClick to work just fine, doesn't require you to flash using Odin, but it does take some patience and a few tries, and a PC of course.
I could be wrong of course, please correct me if I am.
I read you can run android sdk/adb from usb stick. Just need the "final" folders installed. Any tips?
There's a method to root + install new kernel from adb cmds
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Edgarhighman said:
When I use rom manager to nandroid it has always frozen upon turning off. Many other serious fails too. I only use it to rename my backups done from recovery mode. Otherwise it's just wasting space on my phone
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I never do backups unless fresh power off then booting recovery , no rom manager ..
i just was suggesting possibly with it installed cwm can install without a pc.
the only caveat was if root access required to install it as I don't remember and can't think of any way rooting is possible without a pc EXCEPT installing a pre-rooted rom
*which is not possible on sgs2 with standard sammy recovery correct
shoobiedoobiiwhompwop said:
I never do backups unless fresh power off then booting recovery , no rom manager ..
i just was suggesting possibly with it installed cwm can install without a pc.
the only caveat was if root access required to install it as I don't remember and can't think of any way rooting is possible without a pc EXCEPT installing a pre-rooted rom
*which is not possible on sgs2 with standard sammy recovery correct
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you do realize which section you are posting in right?
rom manager does not work to install recovery on the GS2 i777 like it does on your skyrocket
Anyone find a working method yet?
I don't wanna unroot my phone to test, but if I can run adb from the phone I'll have fun with that. (you can root with adb right?)
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Pirateghost said:
you do realize which section you are posting in right?
rom manager does not work to install recovery on the GS2 i777 like it does on your skyrocket
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didn't know figured same as skyrocket not being listed one could simply use the t-mobile galaxy s2 listing , so have you ever even tried to do so on a sgs2 pirateghost ..
what about mobile ODIN lite 2.3 + the add-on for i777 ?
shoobiedoobiiwhompwop said:
didn't know figured same as skyrocket not being listed one could simply use the t-mobile galaxy s2 listing , so have you ever even tried to do so on a sgs2 pirateghost ..
what about mobile ODIN lite 2.3 + the add-on for i777 ?
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uhhhh....
COMPLETELY different phones, COMPLETELY different hardware. NO....you cannot use rom manager for the i777 unless you are working solely with AOSP builds....in which case you would ALREADY have a CWM kernel
this has been the case on all samsung galaxy s line except the skyrocket/t989. there is no doubt that it simply DOESNT work from stock. its not speculation, its fact.
things are different over here dude. the i777 is pretty much nothing like the i727 aside from sharing a name and touchwiz....
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**** off troll.
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Handled...
As it is, each phone is different (different mount points,etc)and what works for one, will not work for another ...
what did I tell it all too much like it really is because he actually never did try it at all just busy feeling like boss hogs on a forum though .
lol . pathetic .
real life though < oh my.
i own an i777 , i727 , evo 3d , defy , blackberry flip , zn5 & a vivid btw .just sold my x10....
you don't tell people 'where they go' , assumptionally . I'm not any of your lames child and also that post I made had nothing in it disrespectful *not that any respect is owed , OBVIOUSLY I SEE THAT BY EXAMPLE*
mods don't show favoritism they do their job and moderate the forum who were only speaking what they hoped would help another member to have possible options . delete my whole post but due to post count or self acclaimed forum worth f offs are okay right ....
all I suggested was he might want to try to odin lite because of it's root kernel feature and simply asked pirate did he actually try it instead of just telling it how it is oh so known , but apparently not by personal experience ....
once again . pure comedy
Wow... way to derail this thread.
Thread closed.
Hi, I have recently gone from an iPhone 4S and got my mothers S3 (international, i9300 running 4.1.2). As an advanced iphone user, who is familiar with jailbreaking, I want to try root my phone. However, from what I've read around here and other forums, rooting seems to be far more complex than jailbreaking, and it seems like there is a bigger chance of bricking your device if you do anything wrong. Therefore, I ask you to please give me a newbie tutorial of how to root this phone and preferably some pros and cons about rooting.
Thanks in advance!
Hi and welcome to XDA and Android!
The best way to root would be to click on the root information tab after searching for your phone in the top right of the XDA website.
The video will take you through the whole process!
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Start by reading the stickies at general sections, Everything you need to know is there. Good luck!
And for pros and cons there is for example this video.
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thanks, both of you. I am going to look more into it a bit later, but meanwhile a new question. If something goes wrong and my phone gets soft or hard bricked, how big is the chance of fixing it? One thing I really like about iphones is that no matter how much you mess up, you can just perform a restore in itunes.
You shouldn't have any problems if you follow the instructions.. As simple as that.
A soft brick is extremely easy to fix, a hard brick is really rare and only happens if you mess with the bootloader so just read carefully and be brave, you will actually notice that it is really easy and somewhat safe these days..
If you need any assistance if you mess up just send me a PM..
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Skander1998 said:
You shouldn't have any problems if you follow the instructions.. As simple as that.
A soft brick is extremely easy to fix, a hard brick is really rare and only happens if you mess with the bootloader so just read carefully and be brave, you will actually notice that it is really easy and somewhat safe these days..
If you need any assistance if you mess up just send me a PM..
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That's great! My last question is about the video under root info, does it support all versions?
Probably easiest to root by flashing a custom kernel (as probably all have root included) flash using mobile odin, then it takes a minute to do. Custom Roms usually have root too.
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Before flashing anything use the right file to flash , dont flash any other device firmware and use cf auto root it will root your device in 30 seconds only
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blackjacknapper said:
That's great! My last question is about the video under root info, does it support all versions?
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Like everyone suggested, just flash a compatible kernel like perseus and you should be good to go with root AND a custom kernel.
Skander1998 said:
Like everyone suggested, just flash a compatible kernel like perseus and you should be good to go with root AND a custom kernel.
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So if I have stock JB, no root, I can just flash perseus and I'm rooted?
This is a good tool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27239761
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So if I have stock JB, no root, I can just flash perseus and I'm rooted?
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yes, but you need a custom recovery to flash it
Also, make sure to download and flash the correct rom for your device
Hey guys. I am not from around here. You will normally find me hanging out in the Nexus forums. I need some help trying to correct an issue my noob buddy caused on his E970. He brought it to me today in a boot loop and apparently he rooted it an uninstalled some GAPPS and now he has this security error and BL. Now, so far I have managed to install the drivers..... that's it. I have worked on a variety of different devices but I am really having trouble with this. I think the issue is I can not find a thread that is comprehensive enough to explain what alot of the different tools are and what they do. I mean there is
1. LGNPST
2. Teenybin
3. Freegee or something like that
Then there about 14 different file types depending on the tool you are using. I have seen;
1. dll
2. bin
3. kdz
4. tot
I have to be honest with you guys this is confusing as hell. I keep coming across dead links and old downloads and stuff that may not work. I REALLY don't like using stuff not linked from XDA as that is all I've known for many years (not to say other sites aren't reputable but you never know) I can follow instructions and figure out most stuff on my own but due to the in completion of alot of this stuff and dead links I am kinda stuck I am gonna give it another go tomorrow but in the meantime if someone wants to drop me a link or word of advice as to where to at least start it would be awesome. I am pretty handy generally with this kind of thing but I guess that goes to show you sometimes you are only as good as the tools and directions you are working with. Thanks XDA Community! :good:
Okay the first three.
3.lgnpst is the program you will need to use to fix the security error which was caused by removing bloat without unlocking bootloader.
2.teenybin is used with lgnpst to unlock bootloader, update partitions to jb, and install recovery. It doesn't install firmware but could be used to restore if a rom was copied to sd to flash.
3.freegee is used to unlock bootloader and install recovery on a working phone.
Next four.
1.dll are files needed by windows.
2.bin is the extension the file needs to be for using lgnpst.
3.kdz is stock firmware for use with lgflashtool (used mainly for international phones)
4.tot is the extension the stock firmware is released with which will be renamed to bin before using lgnpst.
In the additional info section of teenbin thread there is a click to show content button that will have have links and guide for lgnpst. Use the tSilenzio version and it will register the DLL files on install.
Link to stock jb for use with lgnpst http://downloads.codefi.re/g33k3r/LGE970AT-01-V20j-310-410-MAR-08-2013.zip.
Link to teenybin thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230994.
http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=lg-optimus-g link to irc for Optimus G.
adfurgerson said:
Okay the first three.
3.lgnpst is the program you will need to use to fix the security error which was caused by removing bloat without unlocking bootloader.
2.teenybin is used with lgnpst to unlock bootloader, update partitions to jb, and install recovery. It doesn't install firmware but could be used to restore if a rom was copied to sd to flash.
3.freegee is used to unlock bootloader and install recovery on a working phone.
Next four.
1.dll are files needed by windows.
2.bin is the extension the file needs to be for using lgnpst.
3.kdz is stock firmware for use with lgflashtool (used mainly for international phones)
4.tot is the extension the stock firmware is released with which will be renamed to bin before using lgnpst.
In the additional info section of teenbin thread there is a click to show content button that will have have links and guide for lgnpst. Use the tSilenzio version and it will register the DLL files on install.
Link to stock jb for use with lgnpst http://downloads.codefi.re/g33k3r/LGE970AT-01-V20j-310-410-MAR-08-2013.zip.
Link to teenybin thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230994.
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Thank you. This is exactly what I needed. Someone just to say "these are what these things are and what they do". I do have to admit I don't fault my buddy too much for soft bricking this thing as of all the devices I've rooted or flashed to this seems the most confusing. And also it's very odd that if you remove BW without first unlocking the bootloader you get this error..... Why can't they all just be as easy as a Nexus? Lol.
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jcnbama said:
Thank you. This is exactly what I needed. Someone just to say "these are what these things are and what they do". I do have to admit I don't fault my buddy too much for soft bricking this thing as of all the devices I've rooted or flashed to this seems the most confusing. And also it's very odd that if you remove BW without first unlocking the bootloader you get this error..... Why can't they all just be as easy as a Nexus? Lol.
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A few other things that may help.
1.lgnpst is a pain with windows 8
2.it will not work with USB 3.0
3.be sure to right click lgnpst exe and run as admin
I got my OG right after release but had already been following forum, and would hate to have to jump in now and try to figure things out.
adfurgerson said:
A few other things that may help.
1.lgnpst is a pain with windows 8
2.it will not work with USB 3.0
3.be sure to right click lgnpst exe and run as admin
I got my OG right after release but had already been following forum, and would hate to have to jump in now and try to figure things out.
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Well its especially difficult when someone just brings you a phone and you've never even seen it booted up and you don't know all the weird quirky rules it has (like if you uninstall GAPPS without unlocking the bootloader then you get a bootloop.) lol Otherwise it seems like a solid phone. It has almost the same specs as my Nexus 4.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2067871
This link is for a flashable zip of rooted stock jb. If you used the teenybin files with lgnpst then flashed it with recovery the end result would be stock rom with unlocked bootloader, root, and custom recovery.
adfurgerson said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2067871
This link is for a flashable zip of rooted stock jb. If you used the teenybin files with lgnpst then flashed it with recovery the end result would be stock rom with unlocked bootloader, root, and custom recovery.
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Thanka I will look into this.! :thumbup:
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Real quick.... So once I've got everything back to stock and get the boot loader unlocked.. Will I then be able to modify system stuff, uninstall bloat etc and avoid that evil security error boot loop?
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jcnbama said:
Real quick.... So once I've got everything back to stock and get the boot loader unlocked.. Will I then be able to modify system stuff, uninstall bloat etc and avoid that evil security error boot loop?
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Yes, once you're unlocked & rooted you will be good to go. I would recommend flashing an established rom and installing the GApps that are recommended. It would be a lot more convenient and less of a hassle.
Make sure you are using TWRP, CWM was causing bugs with flashing of some roms. Hope this helps.
ZachIsLegend said:
Yes, once you're unlocked & rooted you will be good to go. I would recommend flashing an established rom and installing the GApps that are recommended. It would be a lot more convenient and less of a hassle.
Make sure you are using TWRP, CWM was causing bugs with flashing of some roms. Hope this helps.
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Awesome and once I've flashed a good rom. Would that then circumvent any future boatloads caused by modifications etc.? So in other words are those proprietary (catches) cooked out when the devs set up a rom? I would imagine so. I know most of us folks hate that kinda thing... Lol
BTW any tips on a good solid stable Jelly Bean Rom? Would want it to be pretty stable since it's not my phone... Lol
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This noob is a lucky guy to have you to help him out in his time of need. That is the awesome thing about the XDA community
Panicing67 said:
This noob is a lucky guy to have you to help him out in his time of need. That is the awesome thing about the XDA community
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Indeeeeeeed plus I'm gonna make him come and take down my Christmas lights after the holidays....
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Sounds like a fair deal. You do have a Griswold set up do you from national lampoons Christmas do you
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Hey thanks again everyone! Got the phone fixed. A stock AT&T 4.1.2 Rom on there and root privileges intact. Everything is good to go. I actually kinda like the phone a lot.... I really want an LG G2..... Oooh yeah... Thanks again everyone and maybe some one will find the instructions in this thread helpful.
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