Hi, I just purchased the new LG myTouch (all myTouches are now made by LG) from tmobile and I have been trying to root it with no luck. I have been trying to use superoneclick but it always gets to step 7 and stops working. I made sure my SD card is unmounted, the phone has USB debugging turned on, I have tried the pdanet method, and I tried unplugging and replugging the USB cord but it always stops on step 7. The phone has android 2.3.4 but I have seen other threads where people with 2.3.4 got their phones rooted so why can't I? Any ideas?
Sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong place but there is no forum dedicated to this phone. I'm guessing because it just came out this month.
i just got the Q for my girl, i was wondering the same, just to remove the bloat. can someone please point me to the right direction?
Just checking in to see if anyone has found any answers.
Network24 said:
Hi, I just purchased the new LG myTouch (all myTouches are now made by LG) from tmobile and I have been trying to root it with no luck. I have been trying to use superoneclick but it always gets to step 7 and stops working. I made sure my SD card is unmounted, the phone has USB debugging turned on, I have tried the pdanet method, and I tried unplugging and replugging the USB cord but it always stops on step 7. The phone has android 2.3.4 but I have seen other threads where people with 2.3.4 got their phones rooted so why can't I? Any ideas?
Sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong place but there is no forum dedicated to this phone. I'm guessing because it just came out this month.
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where can i find these threads? can you point me to it... maybe i can try and find something, or do something different and help out with solving it.
EDIT: did these threads say for the MTQ or was it just a thread for a random 2.3.4 device?
The threads I saw were just for a random 2.3.4 device. I saw another thread on xda with someone trying to root this phone but just like this thread no one is answering.
Has anyone found any methods to root this phone?
Success!
After several attempts to root via SuperOneClick 2.2, I tried something totally random from another LG rooting thread that seems to have worked. Install ADB, then do:
WINDOWS> adb shell
$ echo 1 > /data/local/lge_adb.conf
$ exit
Then run SuperOneClick 2.2 and it should root properly.
I will have to give this a try on one of my Windows PC's. Linux and SuperOneClick are not playing nice together right now.
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Good Job Man....Worked for me. Have root and superuser.
Ditto! Root, & Superuser
== Instructions that worked for me ==
- Download myTouch Q drivers (Search "mytouch Q usb drivers" - Can't post links yet! XD )
- Check that adb recognizes device: C:\> adb devices
- Follow eamondaly's instructions:
WINDOWS> adb shell
$ echo 1 > /data/local/lge_adb.conf
$ exit
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- Run SuperOneClick v2.2
- Wait for phone to reboot (SuperOneClick seems to be paused)
- Reset USB debugging (mine was turned off after reboot)
- Wait for SuperOneClick to finish.
- Enjoy rooted phone
Thanks
Okay thanks for the root methods greatly appreciated but now I am starting to get into developing anyone can teach me how to make a system dump to try and make my own roms I am a fast learner ort at least point me in right direction thanks again
Im not shure if im doing something wrong, i had better luck rooting an xperia play, a Droid X, and a htc mytouch, but this lg mytouch wont go for me. I tryed runing adb, i know how to use, was doing a little programming with it and eclipse. Anyhow, typed everything in and this is what my cmd shell looked like...
C:\ADB>adb shell
$ echo 1> /data/local/lge_adb.conf
echo 1> /data/local/lge_adb.conf
$ exit
exit
Then i tryed running superoneclick , tryed root and shell root, neither seem to work, it goes threw some and then hangs. my phone disconnects and reconects, thats it though. i checked in terminal, typed su, access is denied. i tryed it with debugging on and off, sd mounted and not.
Any ideas or tips. im using windows vista.
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Im not shure if im doing something wrong, i had better luck rooting an xperia play, a Droid X, and a htc mytouch, but this lg mytouch wont go for me. I tryed runing adb, i know how to use, was doing a little programming with it and eclipse. Anyhow, typed everything in and this is what my cmd shell looked like...
C:\ADB>adb shell
$ echo 1> /data/local/lge_adb.conf
echo 1> /data/local/lge_adb.conf
$ exit
exit
Then i tryed running superoneclick , tryed root and shell root, neither seem to work, it goes threw some and then hangs. my phone disconnects and reconects, thats it though. i checked in terminal, typed su, access is denied. i tryed it with debugging on and off, sd mounted and not.
Any ideas or tips. im using windows vista.
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you are running under admin right I know silly question but had to as lol
Thanks eamondaly
I just want to thank eamondaly for this method. I just ran superoneclick 2.3.1 and it worked perfectly. I don't know if it was your method that worked or if superoneclick 2.3.1 fixed it but all that matters is my phone is now rooted. Thanks.
Thanks a lot for the root method, I've been waiting patiently for this. Now can we get to making mods for this phone now?
Edit: Anyone having trouble sending/receiving MMS messages? I cant seem to send or receive them.
I was having an issue with receiving MMS on both my wife's and my phone. Ditching the stock messaging client and downloading Handcent resolved it for both.
Switching MMS apps didn't work. Tried a number of countless APN setups. I just decided to unroot and factory reset. Everything is working again.
titanium pro back up image
hey all,
Im sure this is a random spot for this but, since we dont have a home yet.
Im looking for a stock back up image (Titanium backup pro)with all apps and system settings. I think I may have cleared out a system file or two when cleaning out all the Tmo bloat.
Any help or other suggestions would be great.
I found another way to root easily. http://www.unlockroot.com download, install and click root. I had issues with superoneclick and the adb method but this gave me full root with superuser and now I am happy that all the t-mobile crapware is gone
I'm trying to root my T-Mobile MyTouch Q and not having any luck. It's Android 2.3.6, but I tried running "echo 1 > /data/local/lge_adb.conf" and I get a permission denied error. I tried SuperOneClick version 2.2 and 2.3.3. SuperOneClick gets to step 7 than hangs and nothing happens. It says waiting for device. I also tried Unlock Root and it fails to get shell root. I searched all over google and the xda forums, but all say to run that command then run SuperOneClick and that hasn't worked for me. Anyone have any ideas?
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So I've been trying to root my thunderbolt for about a week with no success.
At first I used the method here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1005292
It has continually failed on step 2, tried on different computer also. No luck.
I gave up on rooting it for a few days/
Since the first step went through I am downgraded, running 1.03.605. It's got quite a few bugs and when I try to software update from the phone nothing is found. All I really wanted was to get it to the current firmware to fix connectivity bugs but after searching high and low I still have no idea how to/if it is possible.
I assumed I may have to just root it at this point, so I gave the manual root on theMikMik a shot. While setting up my ABD everything runs smooth until I try to enter commands into abd. I get permissions denied, every time. I've tried looking for an answer to this with no luck. Guide I used found here: http://www.themikmik.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=66&t=256
So my main question, is there any way to get the latest firmware onto my phone without rooting? I've tried downloading an update, naming it update.zip then updating from bootloader with no luck.
If not, what the hell am I doing wrong that is denying me permission in ABD. I've turned anti-virus off, rebooted etc.
assuming adb is properly set up (drivers working), you've checked Debugging and unchecked Fastboot (under setting->apps->dev), plugged the phone into your computer, and typing "adb devices" acknowledges your phone is connected, and you are in fact on the downgrade as you said you were. Make sure PG05IMG.zip is removed from your sdcard then...
Go here and start at step 5: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=996616
You were getting permission denied errors with those adb commands on mikmik because you are not rooted yet hence the "rooted evo" under requirements.
Edit:
While that may should work, I believe you could start from the beginning with Step 1 using the link I just posted as well. Just don't flash the old firmware (1.0.3.605 that you currently have) after you go through that for any reason (see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1008824).
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assuming adb is properly set up (drivers working), you've checked Debugging and unchecked Fastboot (under setting->apps->dev), plugged the phone into your computer, and typing "adb devices" acknowledges your phone is connected, and you are in fact on the downgrade as you said you were. Make sure PG05IMG.zip is removed from your sdcard then...
Go here and start at step 5: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=996616
You were getting permission denied errors with those adb commands on mikmik because you are not rooted yet hence the "rooted evo" under requirements.
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*Facepalm*
So I tried what you said from that guide, step 5 failed for me. So I tried from the beginning...still failed.
So, I decided to record it and hopefully you can tell me what I'm doing wrong.
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2AFZEIVIio
Figured that'd be a better way to get the help I need with less reading on your part.
Sorry, I was commuting home from work.
According to the output of "adb shell" you're either already rooted or psneuter has already been run since boot. (note the "#" output instead of "$").
There's no reason to run psneuter to gain permroot again. So once you see that pound sign, start from a two steps down where it says "/data/local/busybox md5sum /data/local/misc.img". IOW, skip that particular "/data/local/psneuter" step.
And I would highly recommend that if you are going to copy/paste, only copy one line at a time to prevent errors.
Off to grab dinner. I'll check back later when I can but hopefully you will be good from here on out.
Edit:
I'm perfectly happy with walking you through it (and I believe you should be fine after this post anyway) but if you still wanted to use that easyroot method that you started with you might want to read this if you haven't http://bit.ly/qsvOkN. I didn't use that easyroot method but it looks like if a step fails, people just run it again until it works. /shrug
I like adb and people should know how to use it anyway.
I have an LG Enlighten (Verizon Wireless), not an LG Optimus Slider (Virgin Mobile), running Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread). I am in desperate need of a root solution. I have searched the online forums to no avail. I have put the phone up for sale for fear that this device may never be rooted. I am calling on XDA Developers to produce a working root before I ultimately rid myself of this thing. To add, I tried running Android SDK (adb). No go. The instructions threw me even after trying them repeatedly on several different occasions. It could be that my laptop
has no internet access, but I'm not entirely sure.
I really enjoy this phone and have customized it to the point of
exhaustion. All I'm waiting for now is ROOT! Please help ASAP...
Have you attempted to root it? Have you tried Superoneclick, z4root, and/or Gingerbreak?
Re: Have you tried to root it?
Yes, I have. Unfortunately, with no success. Results are as follows:
Z4Root - The end result is my phone takes me back to the previous screen (internet, home, games, music, etc.). It begins the rooting process... acquiring shell root. Then it just sticks for approximately 30 seconds and then closes. I have repeated the process on several occasions in the event that something unusual happened the first time around. But the result is always the same.
Gingerbreak - This app just ultimately hangs, endlessly. Approximately two hours worth before I just quit in frustration. But all online forums claim it should take no more than 15 minutes tops. I should also note that I read Z4Root and Gingerbreak will not work on rooting Android 2.3.4 due to the patching of an exploit. However, I did not update my phone to this firmware. It came preinstalled. And I have not found a procedure for downgrading (sbf'ing) an LG Enlighten.
SuperOneClick - This is the one I'm currently trying still. I can't recall the website, but in addition to SOC, it also requires the use of adb from Android SDK. The problem I'm coming across is the laptop I'm using to perform this action is without internet access (which I've tried feverishly to restore to no avail). And I'm thinking this is what the issue may be, but I'm not entirely sure. The only access I have to the internet currently is on my phone. However, I make a weekly trip to the college library (no restrictions on installing, downloading, etc.). So maybe I can try something there.
For the past month, I've been doing extensive research online trying to find any and all information in regards to resolving this matter. A few sites have blamed Verizon for crippling their Android devices from performing certain functions. For instance, this particular device has no "boot into recovery mode" (which I confirmed with a Verizon tech support person). Had it, I easily could've updated with the .zip file from my SD card (which I've now deleted since it's rendered useless).
I did read today that the next version of SuperOneClick v2.3 (to come out at a later date) will include the option for the forced inclusion of adb debugging/android files which could be the solution to my problems. Possibly.
I apologize if this reply post seems a little long-winded. But I wanted to provide you with all the information I have available in order to better recieve instruction as how to proceed forward. I will continue to try the SuperOneClick in hopes that I will acquire root. But if not, I will rely on the expertise of those in the XDA community.
Thanks,
Centim6
Rooting LG Enlighten
Ok. I found the solution. There is a video on youtube which shows you how to do it. And it works. I now have a rooted device! Finally. Thank you for your assistance.
centim said:
Ok. I found the solution. There is a video on youtube which shows you how to do it. And it works. I now have a rooted device! Finally. Thank you for your assistance.
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Hi, I too have an LG Enlighten from Verizon wireless. I was just wondering how your root process went? Did the phone work well afterwards? Also do you by any chance have a link to or at least remember the name of the video you watched which helped you to get your phone rooted.
thanks in advance, Angel
centim said:
Ok. I found the solution. There is a video on youtube which shows you how to do it. And it works. I now have a rooted device! Finally. Thank you for your assistance.
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Can you link to the video?
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Can you link to the video?
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seeing as there is no link, I would say no.
secondly, the video posted and my own research indicates that root was possible only if it was v. 2.3.3. There isn't anything available for 2.3.4.
I have rooted my LG Enlighten which was on Gingerbread 2.3.4. I made a tutorial over at phandroids forums since xda does not let me post links to outside sources. Just google Lg Enlighten root and you will find it in the first or second link. Enjoy.
PS: If you do not believe me I made a video of my phone rooted on youtube. My user name there is the same as xda and I posted pictures at the end of my tutorial. Gingerbread 2.3.4 is fully exploitable on the LG Enlighten.
fsdfgasgfisd said:
I have rooted my LG Enlighten which was on Gingerbread 2.3.4. I made a tutorial over at phandroids forums since xda does not let me post links to outside sources. Just google Lg Enlighten root and you will find it in the first or second link. Enjoy.
PS: If you do not believe me I made a video of my phone rooted on youtube. My user name there is the same as xda and I posted pictures at the end of my tutorial. Gingerbread 2.3.4 is fully exploitable on the LG Enlighten.
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I think it would a great idea to include which firmware you used this on. I kbow for a fact that it fails on v4 and v5.
And its not that I don't believe you (I do btw) its just the lack of specifics are going to excite someone and they'll leave you a nasty message cause they thought it would work. So, just a heads up:
Android version:
Firmware version:
Sent from my LG-VS700 using xda premium
I can confirm that the new VS700ZV5 update crippled the ability of this phone to root. I just tried the gingebreak and it didnt work. Any way around this?
Same here, android 2.3.4; firmware VS700ZV5.
I haven't been able to get root to work with SoC....
Any chance someone will figure a way around this update?
please reply to root on you tube PLEASE!
centim said:
Ok. I found the solution. There is a video on youtube which shows you how to do it. And it works. I now have a rooted device! Finally. Thank you for your assistance.
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Extremely frustrated and hoping you will share this link. I to have tried everything to root my Enlighten to no avail and would appreciate your help more than I can explain! Please! Thank you and congats!
I had my phone rooted, then verizon put out an update, and now I can't root it. I think we're screwed until sombody figures out a new method.
Model: LGVS700
Firmware: VS700ZV5
im not sure if this will help but here, i found this claiming to be able to root the phone.
First, you need the file hboot_2.xx_soff-V8.9.zip, download it.
Unzip it into c:evoroot on your pc.
Second, put your LG Enlighten into development mode by
going to Settings->Applications->Development and turn USB
debugging on.
Third, connect your LG Enlighten to your computer and set
your USB to Just charge.
Fourth, if you get errors with drivers, install their HTC drivers.
(You can also install HTC Sync, but it is bulky!)
Fifth, open up a command prompt by typing cmd.
Sixth, type the following commands: (Or copy and paste,
easier!)
Code:
cd evoroot
adb push root/unrevoked-forever.zip /sdcard/
adb push root/mtd-eng.img /sdcard/
adb push pc36img/PC36IMG-ENG.zip /sdcard/PC36IMG.zip
adb push pc36img/PC36IMG-MR.zip /sdcard/PC36IMG-MR.zip
adb push root/flash_image /data/local/
adb -d install -r root/z4root.apk
Seventh, go to your phone and launch Z4Root app. Then select
temp root and wait until its done.
Eighth,go back to command prompt and type:
Code:
adb shell
su
If you get a pound(#) sign, that means you have temp root,
which just gives you temporary root so we can now install
permanent root.
ninth, go back to command prompt and type the following:
Code:
chmod 0755 /data/local/flash_image
./data/local/flash_image misc /sdcard/mtd-eng.img
sync
And reboot to bootloader mode by typing:
Code:
reboot bootloader
When bootloader mode starts up, it will look for PC36IMG.zip
and after about 3 minutes ask you if you want to install
PC36IMG.zip.
Say Yes by hitting the volume up button, it should now install
the new zip file, should take about 10 minutes. Go grabs some
coffee and come back.
Eleventh, reboot when its done by hitting the volume up
button.
It will reboot into the OS and we dont want that so takes the
battery out and puts it back in it. Then go back to the
bootloader by hitting the power button while holding down
the volume down button.
Choose Bootloader and wait until you get the triangle sign and
type:
Code:
adb push recovery /
adb shell busybox Cinstall /sbin
adb shell nohup /sbin/recovery
&
Go back to your LG Enlighten and you should see green
menus.
Choose install zip from sd card and choose unrevoked-
forever.zip
After that installs, Choose MS-USB
Go to your computer and delete PC36IMG.zip, then rename
PC36IMG-MR.zip to PC36IMG.zip.
Then power off your LG Enlighten, power back on by pressing
Power Button while holding down the Volume Down button,
this should get you back into bootloader mode.
Simply wait and when it asks to install the update, hit the
Volume Up button.
then reboot your LG Enlighten, your device should now be
rooted with Recovery menu then you can flash new ROMs for
LG Enlighten.
LG Enlighten root
I have lg enlighten running 2.3.4 and it is rooted with super user and rom toolbox working. I used POOT.APK which can be found on google. It worked well and everything went smooth. It is a simple and easy to use application. (You can use either SU or SSU)
any way to update it to ics? i have one
Hello! I'm new here and I searched for a similar thread but I didn't find one so don't sweat me with the search posts and read the whole post before commenting...
So, I tried to root Galaxy 5 (GT-I5500) which runs Android 2.2 and it just looks impossible. Programs I tried to use are Super One Click, z4root and Universal Androot.
Problem with SOC is that it stops responding after 2 messages appear:
Killing ADB Server...
Starting ADB Server... daemon not running. Starting it on port 5
After this it stops working... (Have the drivers for the phone and ADB stuff installed!)
The problem with z4root is that after "Acquiring root shell" my phone vibrates and just kicks me out from the program with no messages/warnings.
Universal Androot (1.6.2 b5) Says it's unable to root and that's it.
It seems that this phone has some kind of protection because I saw many other people unlocking this phone with all 3 programs I mentioned.
I got this phone from VIP SRB and I heard that if you buy a phone with contract like I did, they will somehow lock it to make it almost impossible to root.(I guess it's not impossible, that's why I'm asking you guys)
So my question is how to crack that protection that this phone has (If it has one) and how do I finally root it.
Same problem for me....
I have the same problem and posted a thread a couple of days ago.
I had already rooted my i5500, but I had a problem with titanium backup that I installed on it...it ended up stuck in the loop screen when I pulled the battery on it. I couldn't get the phone to do a factory restore by pressing whichever buttons I needed to, so I had to flash another rom, using Odin (latest one, i think...the phonebase is WJP4) to it and use backup to restore apps and setting etc..
I now can't root it using the same methods you have and get the same error messages. Although with Super One Click it gets to stage 3 of rooting and then it's as though I have pulled the USB cable out, so it can't finish the root
I am going to flash an older rom to it and see if that has any effect...I want to eventually put a custom rom on it!!!
this worked for me...
After my last post here I tried reflashing a stock rom to my i5500 to see if that was the problem and it didn't, still had the same issues as you did.
My success came when I used Unlock Root 2.2. You have to install it on your computer and enable USB debugging on your phone (as with SuperOne Click) but it worked without errors!
I hope this method works for you (I think it would have worked without me reflashing my phone), let me know if it works
Worked OK!
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After my last post here I tried reflashing a stock rom to my i5500 to see if that was the problem and it didn't, still had the same issues as you did.
My success came when I used Unlock Root 2.2. You have to install it on your computer and enable USB debugging on your phone (as with SuperOne Click) but it worked without errors!
I hope this method works for you (I think it would have worked without me reflashing my phone), let me know if it works
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Hi Chris, I just did as described in my wife's 5500.. it took me less than 5 minutes, thanks a lot! Now looking for a better ROM than the stock 2.2.2, any hints?
All the best!
edugreen said:
Hi Chris, I just did as described in my wife's 5500.. it took me less than 5 minutes, thanks a lot! Now looking for a better ROM than the stock 2.2.2, any hints?
All the best!
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Hi guys, can u please provide a clear download link for that program u used. Thank you
looking for answer
i have same issue but did not find any solution
Hello, i just recently purchased an Allview P5 smartphone, it's really cost efficient but recently i started getting some problems because the phone is not rooted and i was wondering how to root the android 4.04. i tried the superoneclick 2.3.3 and installed adb and something from java, bu when i rung the program superoneclick the program just freezes and it's not responding. any suggestions or guides that i should follow?
best regards
Chris
Try root for HaiPai I9220. For me it works.
Having the same problem here, Superoneclick freezes on step 7 iirc.
HaiPai didn't work for me either
So that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923764
There you will find this: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?othd1gf76pa97zg
It is 100% functional, but need more knowledge and skill.
Ok, I came a lot further this time, but still stuck.
As soon as I let Cygwin `patch` the recovery.img, it does the patching and stuff, but it doesn´t create a new recovery.img for some reason..
If you check page 13 of that PDF manual: I get all the same messages in Cygwin, except for that "Repacking" bit.
Any Idea why it isn't repacking?
Losing my nerves a bit because of Cygwin, what a horrible program to get to work properly. Installation went on beyond 100%, till about 2000% and then just started to count further in negatives >____<
You must have installed 7-zip archive program.
SuperOneClick should work for this device. You may try this:
1) unmount the sd-card, turn ON usb-debugging
2) turn OFF usb-debugging
3) connect device to PC
4) click "Root"
5) when "Waiting for Device" appear turn ON usb-debugging
6) when "Starting ADB Server..." turn OFF usb-debugging
7) then turn it back ON
8) and back OFF
9) repeat this while "Waiting for Device" appears again.
@Stovka: I have 7zip installed, the unpacking/extracting of the recovery.img goes fine in Cygwin, but for some reason it just skips the repack part.
@AndreyETO: As soon as I disable debugging mode, superoneclick stops the procedure, so I didn't get far with that
So sorry, I don't really know what is the problem...
It was all ok for me - the one problem was that I had not installed 7-zip, but after installing it worked exactly according to instructions.
If it were successful: after recording recovery.img to the phone is first necessary to go into CWM mode (no run phone) and install the root file attached. End CWM recovery mode is classically done by clicking on "reboot system now", but after the first time there appears one more option (just I don't know what name), which must be confirmed! Otherwise, when you restart the phone again, then will be loaded the original file and the recovery process must be repeated - upload modified recovery.img and then root file via CWM.
Found another way to root, and it worked
I used the method in this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 )I used the current newest version:V15)
The first time it didn't work, but after rebooting the phone and trying again it was succesfull
Anyway, thank you guys for trying to help.
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Found another way to root, and it worked
I used the method in this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 )I used the current newest version:V15)
The first time it didn't work, but after rebooting the phone and trying again it was succesfull
Anyway, thank you guys for trying to help.
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Hey, i also tried this, and it didn't work, after clicking on restore that the device restared and than on the comand promp console it said error: device not found, i tried repeating the process several times but it didn't work, any other ideeas?
Neither of those above work for me either.. So... any other suggestions?
Confirmare
sics3th said:
Hello, i just recently purchased an Allview P5 smartphone, it's really cost efficient but recently i started getting some problems because the phone is not rooted and i was wondering how to root the android 4.04. i tried the superoneclick 2.3.3 and installed adb and something from java, bu when i rung the program superoneclick the program just freezes and it's not responding. any suggestions or guides that i should follow?
best regards
Chris
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( for P5 allview mtk6577 4.0.4 ics2 )
Search this Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15.7 on the forum. It works like a charm (both on linux and windows ).
It use restore feature on the phone.
The link is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1398011&d=1350123242
Anyone found a safe way to root this phone? Or maybe a custom rom for this one?
I think it is a great phone which should has a place into xda forum
Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15
i have downloaded version 15 of this, because v17 for some reason did not worked...
so go ahead and enjoy.
Flapperbol said:
Found another way to root, and it worked
I used the method in this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 )I used the current newest version:V15)
The first time it didn't work, but after rebooting the phone and trying again it was succesfull
Anyway, thank you guys for trying to help.
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i can confirm that this works.
now, can anyone tell how i can make a nandroid for this phone? couldn't find any image to boot with so i can see the partitions and use linux dd
U all can use this metod:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 for rooting P5 Mini.
And watch this video tutorial:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33470626#post33470626
I rooted my P5 Mini with "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15" and it works fine.
works for P6 also
Flapperbol said:
Found another way to root, and it worked .
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Same experience on Allview P6 Stony (P6_0201_V1179 software build). This method works for me - similarly I had to run the script (and the reboot cycle) 2x before it had an effect.
As pointers for others, before you try this method you need to make sure you have ADB drivers installed. Trying to install stock google drivers didn't work at all for me, what worked for me was installing latest PdaNet drivers (pdanetZ350.exe) from here: junefabrics.com/android/download.php *
Don't forget to install OTA Rootkeeper app afterwards and run it once - hopefully saves you the hassle of rooting again if the P6 should receive an incremental update.
Enjoy, thanks Flapperbol!
(*= sorry Im not allowed to post links)
Version 18 also works
Just to let you guys know that version 18 of Root_with_restore works. I just the ADB drivers from the PDAnet install (which I cancelled after the drivers were installed) and the phone is now rooted!
Does anybody know how to get rid of those ugly allview icons? I hate those things.
neelz said:
Just to let you guys know that version 18 of Root_with_restore works. I just the ADB drivers from the PDAnet install (which I cancelled after the drivers were installed) and the phone is now rooted!
Does anybody know how to get rid of those ugly allview icons? I hate those things.
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u can install a new home launcher.i use nova launcher 2.0 prime and u can download icon package and install in nova
Dont use this method ive heard bad experiences
Want Root but Don't want to Ruin my phone
HERPDERP202 said:
Method 1
Install Kingo Root On Your Pc Then Install It, After That Install Terminal Emulator From The Play Store
Then Type adb reboot disemmcwp (This disables write protection or else if you reboot your phone you
wont have a root) Next If That doesnt work type su 1st and if it asks for root say yes
Method 2
Download ADB tools and driver
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118#post48915118
Open cmd and go to c:\adb\ then type adb reboot disemmcwp
After That install kingoroot from your pc then your finished
Tell me if this is not explained correctly
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Hi I am wondering if there is any downside to either of these 2 Methods ? I have this Phone I am pretty familiar with Rooting as I have Rooted many Devices Tablets/Phones Some successful others Semi So my concern is this is my only decent Phone I dont want to Lose any Hardware functions Nor make the phone Slower Simply want to Remove some Apps I don't use That take up the majority of the 8gb of Space Note I have 32gb Sd Installed
I'm getting ready to try this soon. Do you know if root can be removed after it is applied permanently? I'll be giving my kids these phones but need to get past the issue of writing to the SD card as they have already used up all the internal memory, and Googles great idea of preventing write to the SD for apps in 5.x is really a buzz kill so far for them.
Thanks,
Mike
I Need Rom, Try root and bricked. Help Me Please. :crying::crying:
o.angeles said:
I Need Rom, Try root and bricked. Help Me Please. :crying::crying:
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I just bricked mine to. Remember I told to factory reset it. You said it made it worst.
When I bricked mine I did what I told you them reset the cache and rebooted into bootloader and it fixed mine with no problem
Dark Elf God said:
I just bricked mine to. Remember I told to factory reset it. You said it made it worst.
When I bricked mine I did what I told you them reset the cache and rebooted into bootloader and it fixed mine with no problem
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Thanks for comment but that did not work
HERPDERP202 said:
Method 1
Install Kingo Root On Your Pc Then Install It, After That Install Terminal Emulator From The Play Store
Then Type adb reboot disemmcwp (This disables write protection or else if you reboot your phone you
wont have a root) Next If That doesnt work type su 1st and if it asks for root say yes
Method 2
Download ADB tools and driver
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118#post48915118
Open cmd and go to c:\adb\ then type adb reboot disemmcwp
After That install kingoroot from your pc then your finished
Tell me if this is not explained correctly
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After doing as described my device is now rooted, I also restarted it to double check. For those of you looking for assurance. I used a pentest app and exploited my device with a tool. With this tool I can run check_root and it will either say "Device is rooted" or "Device is not rooted" after running it several times, and restarting my device several times, my device remained rooted. Thank you!
Bad Tutorial
First: You aren't writing English properly. How does it make sense to install the same thing twice? Word it properly. I attempted both methods to no avail. I believe this is because English is not your first language. Thanks for the tutorial . I wish I could have that time back. Love from the USA <3.