Ok fellow MetroPCS users, I figured out the easiest way to root our phone with locked bootloader, praise the Lord!!!
Requirements:
LGMS769 (METROPCS VERSION ONLY, or other U.S. GSM companies that use T-Mobile's spectrum)
Latest LG Drivers>> http://www.multiupload.nl/XEY2YR3L0I
Knowledge of how to flash a KDZ >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2085344
KDZ V20F >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2107971
LGPwn.apk>> http://www.4shared.com/android/pfMf3ySw/LGPwn.htm
BusyBox>> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox
Super SU>> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu
Script Manager>> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=os.tools.scriptmanager&hl=en
Steps:
Enable USB Debugging in Settings>Developer Options and also enable "Unknown Sources" in Settings>Security on your phone
Install LG Drivers before connecting phone to computer
Connect your phone to your computer with the USB cable in each mode (MTP, LG Mode, etc...) and allow the drivers to install.
Put the phone in LG Mode and flash KDZ V20F. This will give you the T-Mobile USA JellyBean ROM. Has all the same features as the MetroPCS ROM except different bloatware. (TMobile account stuff rather than MetroPCS)
Install LGPwnapk and follow the steps (Starting at Step 15).>> http://www.droidkube.com/how-to-root-lg-optimus-l9-p76/#
This will root your phone.
Install BusyBox and SuperSu
Enjoy!!!
Further Comments:
I recommend installing PimpMyROM from the Play Store. Has lots of great tweaks like improving battery life and speed of device. Battery life is notably longer for me.>> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androguide.pimpmyrom
Use "SD Card as Internal Storage" script, attached below. Extract the file and run it in Script Manager "as a Script" with "SU" and "Boot" and reboot your phone.
Lgpwn.apk is the best thing to happen to our L9. Thanks to it, I have my phone looking almost like a Nexus.
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Recommend the Update?
Nice straightforward instructions! Thanks a ton.
Now I just have one question. Do you recommend we download the updates it asks you about? I believe it is to update v20F.
I just want to know if it would work out fine, especially if it still works with metro
V20f is JB and is the KDZ most, if not all MetroPCS phones were on since this year. Now, if it's asking you to update to V20h, I heard it breaks root for some people so I'd say no. The KDZ above is V20f which is T-Mobile. The updates work whether you're T-Mobile or MetroPCS though.
Thanks for the step by step instructions.
Tried on my roommates phone and worked like a charm
Swa9ga said:
Thanks for the step by step instructions.
Tried on my roommates phone and worked like a charm
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Awesome
Awesome info, but need a little help...
"Use "SD Card as Internal Storage" script, attached below. Extract the file and run it in Script Manager "as a Script" with "SU" and "Boot" and reboot your phone."
How, exactly, do I do this? Where is "Script Manager" and how do I access it?
Love the info and the idea of this, as I am limited as heck with the built in memory and can't get apps to use the SD card and CONSTANTLY have to remove apps. This would make life a heck of a lot easier!
Thanks!
Tim
timmathews said:
"Use "SD Card as Internal Storage" script, attached below. Extract the file and run it in Script Manager "as a Script" with "SU" and "Boot" and reboot your phone."
How, exactly, do I do this? Where is "Script Manager" and how do I access it?
Love the info and the idea of this, as I am limited as heck with the built in memory and can't get apps to use the SD card and CONSTANTLY have to remove apps. This would make life a heck of a lot easier!
Thanks!
Tim
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Script Manager here>>> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=os.tools.scriptmanager&hl=en
Will add to OP. Sorry about that.
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Hi.
Im really confused at the moment. I recently got a Android 2.3.6 phone, models the HUAWEI Ascend Y201. So far happy with it but there are a few things I want to do- and reading up on it has more Tbab confused me. Firstly I want to remove the bloatware it came with but it seems this can't be done without ‘root‘. I understand that this basically allows me more permissions with the system? Secondly I am wondering about these ROMs. What do they do? Lastly, the play store seems to like telling me there is no space left for the application, but it installing to a 4gb SD card? An application I saw called MarketFix claims to fix it but needs root.
I have tried z4root (this did nothing) and gingerbreak (ran for 7 hours).
Anyone?
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super1click
try super1click
but need a pc .
if it didn't work I will show another way.
Answer?
I am not responsible for any damage you may do to your phone by following this guide.
The files you will need, download them and extract them to a folder on your desktop:
View attachment 1790730
UnlockBootloader.zip
View attachment recovery.zip
- Now, get your phone and go to Settings > Developer Tools. Make sure USB debugging is enabled.
- Also disable Fastboot in Settings.
- Connect your phone to your computer via USB and let it install the drivers. Make sure they are installed correctly. Do not select "Turn on USB storage" on your phone.
Here Comes How To Root + Unlock Bootloader:
1. Go to the folder on your desktop where you extracted the files.
2. Right click on unlockbootloader.exe and select 'Run as administrator'.
3. Click "ROOT Your Phone", the program will work and then close on it's own.
4. In your phone, go to the apps drawer and there should be a new app called Superuser.
5. Now go to your PC, open the same program, but this time click "Unlock BOOTLOADER".
6. Let it finish, the program will close on it's own, and then power off your phone.
7. Unplug the phone from the PC and we are done.
Congrats you have unlocked your bootloader and have root :angel:
<- hit the thanks button if i helped!
Don't work for me :'(
I don't have superuser installed
I would like to be able to download apps directly to my SD card. I found some instructions online on how to set this up without "rooting". If you are familiar with the process I would appreciate some help. I got to the part where you are supposed to type the command "adb devices" but my phone does not come up. Why is this and what can I do? I would appreciate if you had a link to a troubleshooting page that already addressed this as well.
root it
it is the best way to move app to sd
u can use l2sd, a2sd
or u can edit your vold.fstab(system/etc)
If you have a Samsung it simply can't be done. I have a feeling it's the same with other manufacturers if they aren't already set up for "app to sd". Even rooting won't get it done with a Samsung. There are ROMs that give app to sd functions and there is flashable software that gets the job done. Still no root, no app2sd unless the manufacturer has included it in the firmware.
Hi
As you may know, after almost a year an update is released for SHV-E220S. Because this phone is limited to SKT Carrier in Korea, nobody cares about it. But do not be afraid. Here I am ready to help you root your updated phone.
I don't know why but any of the conventional methods don't work on the SHV-E220S. Believe me, I tried vRoot, Towelroot, z4root, Framaroot, CF-Auto-Root, etc. with no success. But the following method works like a charm.
Before beginning, I should thank the "www.sayanogen.com" guy who provided the custom ClockworkMod recovery called SH. So thank you man!
Requirements: SHV-E220S, SD Card, ODIN
1. First of all, because you can't normally, i.e. without root permissions, access the SD card via file managers in the to-be-upgraded Android 4.4.4, you need to download the "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.40.zip" from the following link which contains "SuperSU" binary files made by Chainfire and put it on your "SD card" before upgrading.
- Don't put the file on your "Phone Memory" because CWM recovery can't access it.
- Do not extract the file. Put the ".zip" file, as is, on your SD card.
http://download.chainfire.eu/641/SuperSU/
2. After finishing the file transfer, you need to update your phone to the latest firmware which is currently E220SKSU0CNL2 Rom. You can use OTA, Kies, or ODIN method. Feel free to use your favorite method. For ODIN, you should download the following file from SamMobile page and update your phone via the instructions specified in that page.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/40233/E220SKSU0CNL2_E220SSKT0CNL2_SKT.zip
3. After you have upgraded your phone using ODIN, restart the phone and let it do its work. After the phone finished upgrading, reboot again into download mode by pressing and holding Volume Down + Home + Power, followed by Volume Up and load the "GalaxyPOP_CWM_SH", from the attachment, into "AP / PDA" section of ODIN window and Hit "start".
4. Now you have CWM recovery on your device. Enter Recovery by holding "Volume Up + Home + Power" buttons. Select "Install zip from SD Card" and load "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.40.zip" file.
5. Well Done :good: You've just successfully rooted your phone.
6. Press the "Thanks!" button .
Thanks So Much
Thanks @whoknowshimself I just rooted and updated my phone as you've described above. Thanks fit the effort
yeah, it works fine. i want to know about ROM for this device, which one is suitable working fine and light weight?
thanks very much to help ROOT
whoknowshimself said:
Hi
As you may know, after almost a year an update is released for SHV-E220S. Because this phone is limited to SKT Carrier in Korea, nobody cares about it. But do not be afraid. Here I am ready to help you root your updated phone.
I don't know why but any of the conventional methods don't work on the SHV-E220S. Believe me, I tried vRoot, Towelroot, z4root, Framaroot, CF-Auto-Root, etc. with no success. But the following method works like a charm.
Before beginning, I should thank the "www.sayanogen.com" guy who provided the custom ClockworkMod recovery called SH. So thank you man!
Requirements: SHV-E220S, SD Card, ODIN
1. First of all, because you can't normally, i.e. without root permissions, access the SD card via file managers in the to-be-upgraded Android 4.4.4, you need to download the "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.40.zip" from the following link which contains "SuperSU" binary files made by Chainfire and put it on your "SD card" before upgrading.
- Don't put the file on your "Phone Memory" because CWM recovery can't access it.
- Do not extract the file. Put the ".zip" file, as is, on your SD card.
http://download.chainfire.eu/641/SuperSU/
2. After finishing the file transfer, you need to update your phone to the latest firmware which is currently E220SKSU0CNL2 Rom. You can use OTA, Kies, or ODIN method. Feel free to use your favorite method. For ODIN, you should download the following file from SamMobile page and update your phone via the instructions specified in that page.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/40233/E220SKSU0CNL2_E220SSKT0CNL2_SKT.zip
3. After you have upgraded your phone using ODIN, restart the phone and let it do its work. After the phone finished upgrading, reboot again into download mode by pressing and holding Volume Down + Home + Power, followed by Volume Up and load the "GalaxyPOP_CWM_SH", from the attachment, into "AP / PDA" section of ODIN window and Hit "start".
4. Now you have CWM recovery on your device. Enter Recovery by holding "Volume Up + Home + Power" buttons. Select "Install zip from SD Card" and load "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.40.zip" file.
5. Well Done :good: You just successfully rooted your phone.
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hi,
is there any light weight and suitable ROM for this device. I saw in Storage there is mentioned
System Memory
The minimum amount of storage space required to run the system
4.46 GB
i have only 8 GB of storage (although i have 16 GB SD Card).
thanks for helping us
whoknowshimself said:
Hi
As you may know, after almost a year an update is released for SHV-E220S. Because this phone is limited to SKT Carrier in Korea, nobody cares about it. But do not be afraid. Here I am ready to help you root your updated phone.
I don't know why but any of the conventional methods don't work on the SHV-E220S. Believe me, I tried vRoot, Towelroot, z4root, Framaroot, CF-Auto-Root, etc. with no success. But the following method works like a charm.
Before beginning, I should thank the "www.sayanogen.com" guy who provided the custom ClockworkMod recovery called SH. So thank you man!
Requirements: SHV-E220S, SD Card, ODIN
1. First of all, because you can't normally, i.e. without root permissions, access the SD card via file managers in the to-be-upgraded Android 4.4.4, you need to download the "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.40.zip" from the following link which contains "SuperSU" binary files made by Chainfire and put it on your "SD card" before upgrading.
- Don't put the file on your "Phone Memory" because CWM recovery can't access it.
- Do not extract the file. Put the ".zip" file, as is, on your SD card.
http://download.chainfire.eu/641/SuperSU/
2. After finishing the file transfer, you need to update your phone to the latest firmware which is currently E220SKSU0CNL2 Rom. You can use OTA, Kies, or ODIN method. Feel free to use your favorite method. For ODIN, you should download the following file from SamMobile page and update your phone via the instructions specified in that page.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/40233/E220SKSU0CNL2_E220SSKT0CNL2_SKT.zip
3. After you have upgraded your phone using ODIN, restart the phone and let it do its work. After the phone finished upgrading, reboot again into download mode by pressing and holding Volume Down + Home + Power, followed by Volume Up and load the "GalaxyPOP_CWM_SH", from the attachment, into "AP / PDA" section of ODIN window and Hit "start".
4. Now you have CWM recovery on your device. Enter Recovery by holding "Volume Up + Home + Power" buttons. Select "Install zip from SD Card" and load "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.40.zip" file.
5. Well Done :good: You've just successfully rooted your phone.
6. Press the "Thanks!" button .
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i just did experiments like removing korean dialer and it works! i just flashed it
refer to this thread..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/4-4-4-s3-shv-e210ssamsung-knox-korean-t2907294
can somebody help us on making OFFICIAL thread for this Device? for further improvements please.. thanks alot!
jhayke22 said:
i just did experiments like removing korean dialer and it works! i just flashed it
refer to this thread..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/4-4-4-s3-shv-e210ssamsung-knox-korean-t2907294
can somebody help us on making OFFICIAL thread for this Device? for further improvements please.. thanks alot!
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as i mentioned i have upgraded to 4.4.4 and Rooted as instructed, but facing a problem, at home i and my wife using same network SIM, when i am trying to call someone, it is showing error " emergency calls only ... " but on my wifes phone i can make calls successfully...
any help ? in previous version 4.1.2, there were no problem making calls.
regards.
oralover2006 said:
as i mentioned i have upgraded to 4.4.4 and Rooted as instructed, but facing a problem, at home i and my wife using same network SIM, when i am trying to call someone, it is showing error " emergency calls only ... " but on my wifes phone i can make calls successfully...
any help ? in previous version 4.1.2, there were no problem making calls.
regards.
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TRY it at your own risks
seems odd. but you can also try to manipulate network modes in SKT menus using codes
in dialer
319712358
password
996412
change settings to its default like Full/Auto etc.
OR YOU CAN ALSO TRY (if rooted) using root explorer
navigate
/system/csc
on that folder edit "sales_code.dat" something like that.. and change 'SKT' to blank or nothing else just erase the "SKT"..
save it..reboot
there on settings/more networks/mobile networks
you'll have mobile network mode.. select GSM only for better signals for CALLs and SMS..
select "WCDMA" for 3G mobile data... but you will lose 'LTE'
better off you have Firmware Backups..
hope it helps.
sorry im not that good in english
jhayke22 said:
TRY it at your own risks
seems odd. but you can also try to manipulate network modes in SKT menus using codes
in dialer
319712358
password
996412
change settings to its default like Full/Auto etc.
OR YOU CAN ALSO TRY (if rooted) using root explorer
navigate
/system/csc
on that folder edit "sales_code.dat" something like that.. and change 'SKT' to blank or nothing else just erase the "SKT"..
save it..reboot
there on settings/more networks/mobile networks
you'll have mobile network mode.. select GSM only for better signals for CALLs and SMS..
select "WCDMA" for 3G mobile data... but you will lose 'LTE'
better off you have Firmware Backups..
hope it helps.
sorry im not that good in english
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thanks a lot friend, you are much appreciated
I will try and give feed back. ( if no risk, nobody can go ahead )
regards.
oralover2006 said:
thanks a lot friend, you are much appreciated
I will try and give feed back. ( if no risk, nobody can go ahead )
regards.
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i like that spirit.! ehehe
"if no risk, nobody can go ahead"
welcome..!
jhayke22 said:
i like that spirit.! ehehe
"if no risk, nobody can go ahead"
welcome..!
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sorry, i failed to find "vi" or "nano" editor? which editor i can use to edit the said file.
regards.
Edited: just find out about Busybox and installed it.
you can edit the said file using rootexplorer app..
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jhayke22 said:
TRY it at your own risks
seems odd. but you can also try to manipulate network modes in SKT menus using codes
in dialer
319712358
password
996412
change settings to its default like Full/Auto etc.
OR YOU CAN ALSO TRY (if rooted) using root explorer
navigate
/system/csc
on that folder edit "sales_code.dat" something like that.. and change 'SKT' to blank or nothing else just erase the "SKT"..
save it..reboot
there on settings/more networks/mobile networks
you'll have mobile network mode.. select GSM only for better signals for CALLs and SMS..
select "WCDMA" for 3G mobile data... but you will lose 'LTE'
better off you have Firmware Backups..
hope it helps.
sorry im not that good in english
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its working perfect :good: thanks very much. i followed below to remount filesystem in read / write mode and edit sales_code.dat file and reboot.
su
mount -o remount,rw /system /system
regards.
Plz help me,,,
Before I start, I appreciate to your method to root my phone. But I got a problem here. After rooting everything seems to work well but my vibration seems to not work in any situation even though my vibrate level is max. If someone knows about this problem than plz help me. If no-one knows, than please be kind to tell me how to unroot this phone
**Root access required**
Download:
- I545_OC1_Batch_DeBloater
- debloat.zip by @klabit87 for Linux & Mac Users
Instructions:
1. Extract the I545_OC1_Batch_DeBloater folder onto your desktop.
2. Turn on USB Debugging from Developer Options and connect your device to your *PC.
3. Double-click DeBloater.bat to launch the program.
4. Select "Light," "Medium," or "Extreme" **debloating and press Enter.
5. Grant Root Access if prompted by your device and press Enter to begin.
6. Once complete press Enter to return to the Main Menu and select ***Reboot Device.
7. Last, select Exit from the main menu to end your session. Done!
* Make certain that you have Samsung Drivers installed.
** Use notepad++ or other text editor to view/edit the lists of removed apps in DeBloater.bat file.
*** It is normal for apps to begin force closing prior to rebooting your device.
wanna point out that this is windows only, as i dont think there are any low-level samsung drivers for linux
and this is a batch file.
skepticmisfit said:
wanna point out that this is windows only, as i dont think there are any low-level samsung drivers for linux
and this is a batch file.
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Correct, windows only.
worked great for me. using the extreme option (cuz 90s kid) left only s memo and s voice as far as any real bloatware. so much easier than using titanium backup and having to go through stuff. thanks for this, muniz
skepticmisfit said:
wanna point out that this is windows only, as i dont think there are any low-level samsung drivers for linux
and this is a batch file.
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Just sent script to muniz_ri for approval for Linux and probably Mac users.
Tested adb functions and everything works on Ubuntu 14.04
Edit:
Just been given the go ahead by @muniz_ri
Here is the link for the linux version, as I said it may work for Mac
debloat.zip
As always you are more than welcome to add this to the op if you wish.
Muniz I ran the batch file and it worked great getting rid of all that bloat. Thank you very much. One thing that surprised me though is that I went from 5.15GB of used internal storage to 4.98GB after debloating and that's after running CCleaner to get rid of any left over junk. I was expecting to gain more memory space considering how many apps were removed. Is this normal? Thanks
Eddie Hicks said:
Muniz I ran the batch file and it worked great getting rid of all that bloat. Thank you very much. One thing that surprised me though is that I went from 5.15GB of used internal storage to 4.98GB after debloating and that's after running CCleaner to get rid of any left over junk. I was expecting to gain more memory space considering how many apps were removed. Is this normal? Thanks
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there's three settings in the batch script. which one did you use?
also, the bloat apps aren't really that big, they're all near the 10-20mb or less ballpark. accumulating 20 of them up probably frees up like maybe 100-200 mb of space. this is of course wild speculation as I usually make but still, something to consider
skepticmisfit said:
there's three settings in the batch script. which one did you use?
also, the bloat apps aren't really that big, they're all near the 10-20mb or less ballpark. accumulating 20 of them up probably frees up like maybe 100-200 mb of space. this is of course wild speculation as I usually make but still, something to consider
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Thanks for getting back. I used extreme setting. I guess the files are not as large as I thought. I may not have gained much memory space but at least the bloat is gone.
I gave adb root permissions through SuperSU, ran this (slightly customized extreme, I kept Hangouts), and verified that the folders have been removed. After doing that, many of the apps I still had to manually uninstall (is that normal?), and some I'm not sure if I even can remove some (I just have a disable option).
I know you guys know better than I, but is simply removing these directories from /system/app enough to uninstall the applications?
Thanks.
Hi @muniz_ri you are my guru in these topics what's your position in new update for SCH-I545 how can we update without loose detox and root and xposed thanks in advance
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Free mobile app
EdrickMG said:
Hi @muniz_ri you are my guru in these topics what's your position in new update for SCH-I545 how can we update without loose detox and root and xposed thanks in advance
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Free mobile app
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Someone needs to capture the ota so that a pre-rooted ROM can be created.
this works on of1, using the same instructions.
it seems samsung gave up on Story Album because both story album related apps were apparently not present, according to the debloater tool. hooray for removed bloat!
muniz_ri said:
Someone needs to capture the ota so that a pre-rooted ROM can be created.
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Hello,
I'm a programmer (in college, mostly C & C++), but my knowledge of android is limited to rooting my S4 and other stuff I've gleaned while lurking on xda.
A quick search for how to capture an ota seems that it's not terribly difficult to do. ex http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589754
Is my impression (capturing ota update is not hard) correct? If so, why hasn't it been done? If the answers to those questions are "Yes" and "No good reason," respectively, I might be able to donate some of my time to do it. Would that be useful?
jdelphiki99 said:
Hello,
I'm a programmer (in college, mostly C & C++), but my knowledge of android is limited to rooting my S4 and other stuff I've gleaned while lurking on xda.
A quick search for how to capture an ota seems that it's not terribly difficult to do. ex http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589754
Is my impression (capturing ota update is not hard) correct? If so, why hasn't it been done? If the answers to those questions are "Yes" and "No good reason," respectively, I might be able to donate some of my time to do it. Would that be useful?
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Muniz already got the update and created instructions for OF1 here
Is there a list of what gets removed at each level?
rpmm70 said:
Is there a list of what gets removed at each level?
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Open the .bat file and you can read it all to see.
adb is not a recognized command
when i tried this it says that adb is not a recognized command. running windows 10 is that why?
devtinagub said:
when i tried this it says that adb is not a recognized command. running windows 10 is that why?
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You may have deleted adb.exe from the extracted folder (maybe you havent extracted all the files), you must have the 4 files included at zip:
adb.exe
AdbWinApi.dll
AdbWinUsbApi.dll
Debloater.bat
solved! thank you
Edgardo_Uchiha said:
You may have deleted adb.exe from the extracted folder (maybe you havent extracted all the files), you must have the 4 files included at zip:
adb.exe
AdbWinApi.dll
AdbWinUsbApi.dll
Debloater.bat
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thank you so much i finally was able to root my phone last night! you are awesome!
it says "no such file or directory" for everything on my phone when I run it. Any ideas there?
I am making this tutorial as I have had multiple versions of the LG LTE Leon and have used many firmware versions. I have created a stable method that has the least issues as I have had trouble with the latest firmware (MS34510f) disabling my root privileges. I have created a MEGA account specifically for all of the files necessary to complete this operation and have your device run smoothly. So, please follow my instructions exactly as stated and you should not have any issues. THIS PROCESS WILL REMOVE ALL DATA NOT SYNCED, DO READ BELOW NOTES IT IS VERY BENEFICIAL
Important Notes:
+This process will wipe all data that is not synced, it is important to ensure that no newer LG process are still on the device. Some might argue to leave data, to that I say good luck keeping your root and tethering without the device becoming suspiciously unstable.
+ I am not GUARANTEEING this will work on every model, but I have had an extremely high success rate with all Leon versions.
+ In this tutorial the process in which I remove Kingroot and replace it with SuperSu is for system stability. I find that most root functions I use seem to not work properly. (Wifi Tether Router and many others). So, I do recommend doing so.
+After the new OS is installed a MetroPCS splash screen will appear even if you do have T-Mobile. DO NOT BE ALARMED this firmware will not limit any functionality you had before, it will even help with tethering functionality.
Tutorial:
Let's Begin.
1. Download the link posted to obtain required files for this tutorial
Link: https://mega.nz/#F!PM4CQRqb!92kgIOnD0ZBY-8HVbtTwGQ
2. Open up LGFlashTool2014.exe
Begin by copying settings posted below, then click "normal flash"
3. Next click the "START" button
4. At this time, I recommend you verify all sync settings are to your liking and that all personal info needed is backed up
a. You have the option to throw all of your personal documents/pictures onto your SD card and removing it appropriately
(Go to: Settings - Storage - [scroll down to] Unmount SD card)
b. Next, navigate to Settings -Backup & reset [leave options default; both checked off] - Factory data reset - reset phone
c. Once reset it will most likely reboot, wipe, and then back to a OS. Now, you will Power Off entirely (make sure it is not plugged in so it will not go to charging mode)
d. Here is where we will hold down the Volume Up button with the phone unplugged from your PC. Then you must plug the USB into your phone.
e. A black screen with white text should post onto your screen, here we will continue to step 6
note: If this screen does not appear please power off and retry step d.
6. Next, follow the posted settings. Make sure to click the "Clear phone Software update Registry" button Then click "OK"
7. A new screen will arrive, and should begin the firmware download process. At this time it will take a few minute to load and should reboot to a fresh OS.
8. With the new OS in place, you can either follow the setup tutorial now or skip through for a later setup.
note: you can now insert your SD card
9. In the tools folder of the folder you downloaded copy the "mrw" folder to the Main Storage folder of your phone
10. Now copy the Kingroot apk to your downloads folder located on the main storage.
11. Go to Settings - About Phone - Software Info
At this time click the build number box a few times until it says you are a developer
12. Hit back until you are at the Setting menu, click on Developer options and check off "Stay Awake" and "Enable OEM Unlock" as well as "USB Debugging"
13. You may now run Kingroot, if it does not install root the first time it should flawlessly install the next.
14. After root is obtained, please go to your home screen and click the "Google Search" widget. Press Update Google Services and let it run. After that has been updated search for terminal emulator and install.
note: If the Play Store is acting fishy and force closing while typing in the search bar do not fret it will be fixed after reboot in further instruction
as an allternative use the jackpal.androidterm-1.0.70-71-minAPI4.apk provided in the "tools" folder
15. Open terminal and in a new window type: Su
16. Allow root usage and at this time type: sh /storage/emulated/0/mrw/root.sh
17. It will run with a few failed messages do not worry it should open SuperSu momentarily
18. Once SuperSu opens up allow it to update binaries using the "NORMAL" option but DO NOT REBOOT YET
19. At this time either download TWRP Manager from the play store or alternatively use the com.jmz.soft.twrpmanager-7.5.1.3-82-minAPI11.apk provided in the tools folder
20. Install and open TWRP Manager. Once opened click on device name and scroll until you see "LG Leon LTE (c50)"
a. Click on Recovery Version to Install and select "twrp-2.8.7.0-c50.img"
b. next click "Install Recovery" and if prompted for verification of install path and for install version select "YES" & "NORMAL"
21. After the TWRP setup is complete it may prompt you to reboot, if not click the arrow in the top left of the TWRP Manager screen and scroll down to "Reboot" and select "Reboot device"
22. After Reboot click TWRP Manager and verify a SuperSu prompt comes up if it hasn't already before the boot
At this point the device should be running smoothly. From here I prefer to do the following steps.
My Personal Setup after new install:
+Personally I like to install use a Root Uninstaller (I use 3C Toolbox Pro) and Uninstall and Backup all MetroPCS BloatWare including the Metro Browser.
+I also access the Hidden Menu by using the Dialer and Dial "2776348*#*"
- I scroll down to ApnUnlock and click to "Unlock APN"
- Then I navigate to Settings -Tethering & networks - Mobile Networks (I check off roaming data) - Access point names
--I then select the top APN and edit APN Type to: default,supl,mms,dun
---I click save from the top right selection, then turn on and off airplane mode
+If you are and Xposed user download "xposed-v79-sdk22-arm.zip","xposed-uninstaller-20150831-arm.zip", and "XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk" from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
-install the Xposed Installer, then Go to TWRP Manager, use reboot to recovery and from there click install and navigate to the "xposed-v79-sdk22-arm.zip" and install and reboot, it will reboot with a installing screen before your home screen, takes 5 minutes.
+I also use this AMAZING app "Wifi Tether Router", it is the only tethering app I use that works consistently (if you have an unlimited data plan). I get 30mbps up and down, playing many multiplayer games off my PC and PS4 averaging ping as low as 30 ! Setting I use for our device are in a post I created here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/leon/help/unlimited-metropcs-t-mobile-tether-t3290180
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Special Thanks to:
MrW0lf from www.W0lfdroid.com for the Kingroot to SuperSU scrip
Numerous users on the XDA forums I pieced all of this information with
Fabio Grasso for making the amazing Wifi Tether Router
Team Win for being creating an awesome utility that has saved me from numerous bricks creating a stable method
Xposed and the creators of awesome additions such as Lolistat, Lucky Patcher, Max Lock, and SNAPPREFS
Any feedback? Did I do Okay? Questions? Let me know!
Worked for me on T-mobile H345
Worked for me on T-mobile H345 any way to install a H340 firmware on it? I GeT a Binary not authorised when trying to flash.
kodacy said:
Worked for me on T-mobile H345 any way to install a H340 firmware on it? I GeT a Binary not authorised when trying to flash.
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Apologies for the late response, I never received a notification of your posting. I would not recommend that as I believe the H340 has a different "radio" driver or cellular chip, If I'm not mistaken the H340 isn't even LTE, the H345 is. In that case it may be possible. One thing I suggest doing before wasting your time in using any other ROM is googling H345 vs Ms345, typically the phonemore.com results will provide you with an abundance of hardware specs and let you know if they're different! Just be weary of the newest MS34510f_00.KDZ firmware I believe it has an active unroot process I've had some stability issues. I am using MS34510D_00.KDZ for months and have had no issues whatsoever! Again, I'm sorry I got back to you so late, let me know how everything goes!
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Apologies for the late response, I never received a notification of your posting. I would not recommend that as I believe the H340 has a different "radio" driver or cellular chip, If I'm not mistaken the H340 isn't even LTE, the H345 is. In that case it may be possible. One thing I suggest doing before wasting your time in using any other ROM is googling H345 vs Ms345, typically the phonemore.com results will provide you with an abundance of hardware specs and let you know if they're different! Just be weary of the newest MS34510f_00.KDZ firmware I believe it has an active unroot process I've had some stability issues. I am using MS34510D_00.KDZ for months and have had no issues whatsoever! Again, I'm sorry I got back to you so late, let me know how everything goes!
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No problem thank you for your help!
will i still have metro service?
Port(usb or serial) not found! tried on, off, update mode, changing ports and unplugging every other port. any thoughts?
kap10nuka said:
Port(usb or serial) not found! tried on, off, update mode, changing ports and unplugging every other port. any thoughts?
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Same here (firmware update) usb not detected when using the S/W update tool
After going all the way through this guide with a T-Mobile Leon, I do indeed have a Metro PCS ROM and root, which is great! Unfortunately, it also refuses to acknowledge my T-Mobile SIM. In fairness, I did not even insert a SIM for the first time (just got the phone) until the end of the process, but it shows as carrier locked which is significantly less than useful. I'll flash back to a TMO rom and put the SIM in to double check, but it's quite a bummer. Great job on the guide otherwise, though! It definitely did what it says on the tin; I have root and apart from the SIM lock which may be my fault somehow it works great.
Hey bud those links are no longer valid know where i can get them?