I seem not to be able to root my Optimus G. Is it because my software number ends in 20J? I'm kinda new at this. Please help
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onebaddeck said:
I seem not to be able to root my Optimus G. Is it because my software number ends in 20J? I'm kinda new at this. Please help
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you need fiddy's universal root from the sprint section. It'll work fine.
I already tried it. It keeps saying abd isnt a command or something like that. And when it did say it rooted it didnt install superuser. Amd it wasnt rooted either
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onebaddeck said:
I already tried it. It keeps saying abd isnt a command or something like that. And when it did say it rooted it didnt install superuser. Amd it wasnt rooted either
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The root method works, sounds like you need to educate yourself on how to use ADB correctly.
onebaddeck said:
I already tried it. It keeps saying abd isnt a command or something like that. And when it did say it rooted it didnt install superuser. Amd it wasnt rooted either
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I have used it twice, and it took many tries before it worked. I just kept restarting current root bat. over and over until it worked.
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The root method works, sounds like you need to educate yourself on how to use ADB correctly.
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i know i do, Like i said, Im kinda new at this so im not really sure how everything works.
1. Make sure usb debugging is turned on
2. Install lg usb drivers
3. Plug in phone via usb to pc in charge only mode.
4. Run bat file.
5. Switch to mtp mode..... Wait a minute for phone and pc get done what they are gunna do.... Ignore pc prompts and on phone prompts...
6 follow prompts on PC and there u go rooted jb
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Is there a section for exhibit 2 4g. When i plug my usb to labtop i get a mtp driver error makes it impossible to root. Please help. My vibrant connects fine.
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do you have the required drivers installed?...i don't have that phone..but just a suggestion..
more info please
Im guessing i do not have the right drivers. I tried samsung website could not find them. This Sgh-t679 did not come with the drivers in the box. I have windows 7 labtop. Keep in mind on my vibrant my labtop automaticly installed them. It errors out every time with mtp error. I hate not being able to root.
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I got no luck with the drivers part but here is a thread where you can download a zip to root it. Hate to send someone outside of XDA but Root is Root.
http://androidforums.com/exhibit-4g...8-anyone-root-samsung-exhibit-ii-4g-t679.html
Just reading through that thread though it seems that the Superuser.apk might be out of date. If so you can get the Update Fixer from the market. This actually worked for me when I updated Chainsdd SU.
Or you can go here too AndroidSU.com
Edit: On post 19 is says this, "but you can just download the drivers for the Exhibit (T659) and it will work with the Exhibit II as well"
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Im guessing i do not have the right drivers. I tried samsung website could not find them. This Sgh-t679 did not come with the drivers in the box. I have windows 7 labtop. Keep in mind on my vibrant my labtop automaticly installed them. It errors out every time with mtp error. I hate not being able to root.
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Try looking here
http://androidforums.com/samsung-exhibit-4g/
They might be able to help sense there is no thread here for that phone.
Thank you for your help but a zip is pointless if my labtop does not
Recognize my device. I need to get the driver first. And that has been my problem. I will keep looking :-(
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You can download the zip over 3g/wifi and root it that way without ever plugging into your computer. At least then you will be rooted and problem#1 willbe solved.
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Edit: On post 19 is says this, "but you can just download the drivers for the Exhibit (T659) and it will work with the Exhibit II as well"
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And this should take care of problem #2 http://www.google.com/#hl=en&site=&....,cf.osb&fp=5133716a5bf59f5a&biw=1024&bih=667
Woodrube said:
You can download the zip over 3g/wifi and root it that way without ever plugging into your computer. At least then you will be rooted and problem#1 willbe solved.
And this should take care of problem #2 http://www.google.com/#hl=en&site=&....,cf.osb&fp=5133716a5bf59f5a&biw=1024&bih=667
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How would i flash a zip with out cwm or being rooted? Googling drivers is the easiest way to get virus and spyware. I tried your links though i refuse to install a program that does a driver scan then tells me i have 22 errors and i have to pay to fix them. None the less thanks for helping.
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You can flash an Update.zip through stock Recovery. If face I think it is call "Install Update.zip".
What you install or not is up to you. You asked and me and Big Dog both answered with links. If you don't want to use them that is fine. On your own. Good luck and let me know if you need anything else causeI am alwys willing to help.
How do i get to stock recovery? On my vibrant i had to flash bootloaders from odin. Which requires usb to labtop lol.
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ok so im trying to root im following the guide in the general section. when i plug my phone in to the computer I pick MTP right? i picked MTP ran followed the prompts i hit restore data on my phone then nothing else happens? someone help please am i doing something wrong here?
also when i hit restore data it says restore started then like a second later says restore ended
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also when i hit restore data it says restore started then like a second later says restore ended
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Just out of curiosity, do you have debugging checked in developer options?
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I believe this belongs in Q&A mate.
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armyms25 said:
ok so im trying to root im following the guide in the general section. when i plug my phone in to the computer I pick MTP right? i picked MTP ran followed the prompts i hit restore data on my phone then nothing else happens? someone help please am i doing something wrong here?
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Did you unlock the bootloader?
No I didn't unlock the bootloader yet. From the guide I thought it said I had to root before I unlock the bootloader? Unless I read that wrong.
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Jank4AU said:
Just out of curiosity, do you have debugging checked in developer options?
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yeah I have it checked. now its ran all the way a couple times but at the very end it says mount permisson denied. it finishes says I should have superuser then it doesnt work
I had a similar issue as well. I uninstalled the drivers and then reinstalled them and it solved the problem. Try doing that and see if it was the problem.
what kind of software are you using? e97011cc?
I uninstalled the drivers and it still didn't work. And yes I'm on e97011c
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armyms25 said:
I uninstalled the drivers and it still didn't work. And yes I'm on e97011c
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You will need to downgrade with lgnpst to root. It is in topic at top of page on irc.
http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=lg-optimus-g
Yeah you will my bad also I don't know what i was thinking lol but I ran into that same problem and I restored back to like the day I got it and then rooted it and it worked just fine lol Some time's its just like that
Hop into the IRC to get the link to LGNPST so that you can downgrade. I think theres links in the other threads like the conversion, to get the link to the stock firmware. LGNPST is not hard to use, just make sure you have all the correct drivers installed and its quick and painless
I tried to rooting. But phone did not reboot, but it loses cell net.
I reboot it manually and phone now turns on screen for a half second and turns off. And I can not use it (unlock screen is not working).
I can run it in download mode. So what can I do? Download stock ROM and flash it? BTW, what app I need to flash stock ROM?
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I tried to rooting. But phone did not reboot, but it loses cell net.
I reboot it manually and phone now turns on screen for a half second and turns off. And I can not use it (unlock screen is not working).
I can run it in download mode. So what can I do? Download stock ROM and flash it? BTW, what app I need to flash stock ROM?
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My friend did thus to his G as well. Screen was flickering on and off and the lock screen wouldn't open. He factory reset and was returned to out of the box like new.
Power+vol down
insanecrane said:
My friend did thus to his G as well. Screen was flickering on and off and the lock screen wouldn't open. He factory reset and was returned to out of the box like new.
Power+vol down
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Power+vol down does not reset (I tried all combination: VolUp+Power, VolDown+Power, VolDown+VolUp+Power, only last one works).
Updated: Thanks! Power+vol down almost a minute holdin resets data. Now phone is working normal.
Question: I also tried to root on E97011c and it got stuck after the restore part and nothing happened. Does this mean nothing was put on my phone? Is it possible it could become messed up now?
I don't remember accepting any ota but I'm rooted and unlocked and I am on software e90711c , I don't know if a ROM changed it or what, but I followed the guide and used the free gee app on play store to unlock boot loader. Not sure if this helps in anyway, but like I said I managed to do it and don't recall accepting any ota.
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it is rare that I ever ask for help around these parts. But I just recently got my droid x2 back and wanted to try cm10 alpha 3. The problem is it doesn't seem to want to root. I have SBF'd numerous times and tried both Motorola one click root tool and Pete's Motorola root tool (which actually has worked every time when I used the DX2 as my daily driver with no problems). No matter how many times I run the programs, it seems to stay stock, unrooted gingerbread. Now remember, I have been around these forums for a long time and know what I'm doing. The only difference is that the phone has no number attached to it. Meaning its a WiFi only device. I have tried to bypass the activation which was successful. But I have not been able to root it and install the bootstrap recovery. It just goes through the process and stays the same. I have USB debugging on and checked the unknown sources box. It's been a while since I've done this so I may be missing something. All these tools are the same ones that I've always used with no problems. The only difference is that its a WiFi only device now. So is there any reason why the normal process wouldn't work now?
Have you tried zerg rush?
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Have you tried zerg rush?
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Just tried it with no luck. Its saying it failed to copy over the files because its a read only file system.
its on 2.3.4?
try the ezSBF root option or magic md5
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its on 2.3.4?
try the ezSBF root option or magic md5
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Yep, I never had this phone on 2.3.5. And these same tools always worked in the past. But I will try this other method.
you check windows device manager, for missing drivers?
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Just to double check, after an SBF, you get the activation screen. To bypass that, you have to turn off the phone, hold volume down and power then select "boot android (no bp)"? Thats what I'm doing and I'm just wondering if thats what is causing the phone to not be able to root. Thats the only difference there is from when I had this phone as a daily driver.
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you check windows device manager, for missing drivers?
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I'll double check the next time I do it. But I have attempted this on two different computers. Both of which I have successfully rooted on in the past.
Finally got it rooted and cm flashed on it. Don't know how. Just kept trying until it took. Lol
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Finally got it rooted and cm flashed on it. Don't know how. Just kept trying until it took. Lol
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sounds alot like the patch and pray method. in a way its the flash and pray.
I purchased a Galaxy S4 from eBay hoping that it would have MDK on it. Surprisingly it did. However when I plug the phone into my computer it's not recognized therefore Odin doesn't see it and I can't flash the kernels to it in order to obtain root.
Is there anyway to root the GS4 without a computer?
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harrytery said:
I purchased a Galaxy S4 from eBay hoping that it would have MDK on it. Surprisingly it did. However when I plug the phone into my computer it's not recognized therefore Odin doesn't see it and I can't flash the kernels to it in order to obtain root.
Is there anyway to root the GS4 without a computer?
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Did you download and install the latest Samsung USB drivers prior to plugging the phone in?
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Did you download and install the latest Samsung USB drivers prior to plugging the phone in?
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Yeah I have. Tried it on multiple computers, different USB cables - nothing works.
My daily GS4 gets recognized right away.
The screen was busted and it had some corrosion on the main board. Grabbed some 91% alcohol and a tooth brush and scrubbed the crap out of it. Still nothing.
What gets me tho is that the phone will charge...
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harrytery said:
I purchased a Galaxy S4 from eBay hoping that it would have MDK on it. Surprisingly it did. However when I plug the phone into my computer it's not recognized therefore Odin doesn't see it and I can't flash the kernels to it in order to obtain root.
Is there anyway to root the GS4 without a computer?
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Yes you can root with out a pc.. download a unzip app from the market instal... download zipped root file to root of sdcard... unzip to root of your sdcard... use terminal emulator to follow remaining root instructions all done no pc
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Yes you can root with out a pc.. download a unzip app from the market instal... download zipped root file to root of sdcard... unzip to root of your sdcard... use terminal emulator to follow remaining root instructions all done no pc
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Do you care to elaborate a little more? The only root method I'm aware of, you need to flash 2 kernels through odin. How do I flash these kernels without a computer?
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harrytery said:
Do you care to elaborate a little more? The only root method I'm aware of, you need to flash 2 kernels through odin. How do I flash these kernels without a computer?
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Well dont I feel like a jackass thoght I saw me7... I dont know if there is a way on mdk without pc that is sorry to get your hopes up.
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Well dont I feel like a jackass thoght I saw me7... I dont know if there is a way on mdk without pc that is sorry to get your hopes up.
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Guess I'll bust out the alcohol and toothbrush and scrub some more!
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I just bought a One X+ for really cheap, the only thing is it won't connect to any computer. It charges fine, and in fastboot when plugged in it says usb fastboot. But it will not show up on any pc, no matter what cord or usb port I use. I have installed the drivers, but it still doesn't even show up in Device manager. HTC said I can have it repaired because its still under warranty, but I'd rather not send it in if I can help it.
Thanks!
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I just bought a One X+ for really cheap, the only thing is it won't connect to any computer. It charges fine, and in fastboot when plugged in it says usb fastboot. But it will not show up on any pc, no matter what cord or usb port I use. I have installed the drivers, but it still doesn't even show up in Device manager. HTC said I can have it repaired because its still under warranty, but I'd rather not send it in if I can help it.
Thanks!
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Rooted...???
Custom ROM...??
Can u see the Storage on ur phone....???
what is the Android version u r running 4.1.1 or 4.2.2....?????
Its stock, no root or custom ROM, bootloader is locker. I can see storage from the phone itself but not on the computer. I'm running the newest att update 4.2.2
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tjmortenson said:
Its stock, no root or custom ROM, bootloader is locker. I can see storage from the phone itself but not on the computer. I'm running the newest att update 4.2.2
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Hmm weird.....does it get recognized in adb ...???
if yes try adb push and pull command to get things in and out of the phone......
refer this guide if u wanna know about adb pull and push commands..
It isn't recognized in fastboot, but I'll try adb and see if that works. Thanks
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is htc sync UNINSTALLED?
Lloir said:
is htc sync UNINSTALLED?
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It's installed, does it need to be uninstalled?
tjmortenson said:
It's installed, does it need to be uninstalled?
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Yeap
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What OS do you have? Windows 8.1 requires some custom tinkering on your end to enable ADB. Also, I'm assuming you've already read the how-to tutorial on flashing a ROM? It actually has some step by step info on how to set up your drivers, SDK, etc. Sorry if you have read already though, just covering bases
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toohsieh said:
What OS do you have? Windows 8.1 requires some custom tinkering on your end to enable ADB. Also, I'm assuming you've already read the how-to tutorial on flashing a ROM? It actually has some step by step info on how to set up your drivers, SDK, etc. Sorry if you have read already though, just covering bases
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I have 8.1, but I also tried it on other computers with xp, vista, and 7. doesn't work with any of them and it doesn't even show up in device manager.