Yes, I just rooted mine under 2 minutes, you can do it too.
It works with up to 20h for now.
This is not by me, it is by @jcase, posted in XDA Security, but I think it deserves a thread here.
Edit: actually it has been mentioned here.
1. Go to this thread by jcase
2. Download his app at the end of the post LGPwn.apk
3. Install it (remember to enable installation from unknown source)
4. Run the app LGPwn
5. Follow its instruction, basically:
* click RootMe to run LG BackUp app
* go through BackUp app's 5-6 intro screen and accept its TOS if it is the first time you run that app
* select Restore
* select Local Storage
* select LGPwn
* wait for phone to reboot
* go to Play Store to install SuperSU or SuperUser
Why?
I started this thread since I found no official mention of LGPwn anywhere. I recently have LG to repair my P769, and it comes back with 20h. And I don't want to setup the offline kdz root method, so a google search get me to LGPwn.
If you cannot make the method work, try to follow this
chadteck said:
What I did was restore the backup and prior to clicking the button to restart, plugged the phone into my computer. I was prompted with a SuperSU confirmation dialog and I granted access.
This hotplug wasn't necessary with previous ROM versions, but maybe something changed. I read that was how the exploit worked, so I thought I'd give it a try.
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chicguy said:
Yes, I just rooted mine under 2 minutes, you can do it too.
It works with up to 20h for now.
This is not by me, it is by @jcase, posted in XDA Security, but I think it deserves a thread here.
1. Go to this thread by jcase
2. Download his app at the end of the post LGPwn.apk
3. Install it (remember to enable installation from unknown source)
4. Run the app LGPwn
5. Follow its instruction, basically:
* click RootMe to run LG BackUp app
* go through BackUp app's 5-6 intro screen and accept its TOS if it is the first time you run that app
* select Restore
* select Local Storage
* select LGPwn
* wait for phone to reboot
* go to Play Store to install SuperSU or SuperUser
Why?
I started this thread since I found no official mention of LGPwn anywhere. I recently have LG to repair my P769, and it comes back with 20h. And I don't want to setup the offline kdz root method, so a google search get me to LGPwn.
If you cannot make the method work, try to follow this
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Well you haven't searched hard enough. There's actually a thread about LGPwn found HERE…
There are too many threads regarding root, we dont need another one...
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geeshiet said:
Well you haven't searched hard enough. There's actually a thread about LGPwn found HERE…
There are too many threads regarding root, we dont need another one...
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Hmm, in L9 General forum, search for LGPwn and that thread is no where to be found (but this thread is found ).
And too many? I count 2: the original adb restore method and Lelus method. And now the simplest one: LGPwn method.
Edit: I know why! The other thread is in Android Dev!!! Not sure about others, but when I buy a new phone and want to root it, I will go to General forum to look for root method, may be Q&A, but definitely not Android Dev!!!
Anyway, my point is: LGPwn deserves a STICKY thread, so that new people go to this forum to root their device should not go with those lengthy (both in text and in time) KDZ offline method (with scary anti-virus alert)! How do you ask for that thread to be made sticky?
Don't do a factory reset after rooting via LGPwn, you'll get a 'sleep of death' only to be awaken by ripping out the battery, this happened to me and I had to flash the kdz to fix it
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Actually, people Google "[Phone name] Root." And it pops up. The general section is for general things. The development section is for development (root). General can have repositories with links to items in development, but development should stay out of general.
Thanks anyways I guess.
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jtragna said:
Don't do a factory reset after rooting via LGPwn, you'll get a 'sleep of death' only to be awaken by ripping out the battery, this happened to me and I had to flash the kdz to fix it
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Thanks, I try to google "factory reset LGPwn" but couldn't find any other cases! Yours might be a special case with particular side-effect? But worth noting down of course.
Ilxaot said:
Actually, people Google "[Phone name] Root." And it pops up. The general section is for general things. The development section is for development (root). General can have repositories with links to items in development, but development should stay out of general.
Thanks anyways I guess.
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If you look at what "sticky" in the general section and dev section, you will see what each section is about (4 out of 6 stickies of general section has root in their titles, and 1 out of 20 threads on 1st page of dev section has root in their title). And definitely development is not root nor vice versa, I am 100% sure on that , and root is not even a pre-requisite on the dev section (think of an unlocked boot loader device, root is just a mean to get it unlocked and then, people can do all creative things on android).
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Thanks, I try to google "factory reset LGPwn" but couldn't find any other cases! Yours might be a special case with particular side-effect? But worth noting down of course.
If you look at what "sticky" in the general section and dev section, you will see what each section is about (4 out of 6 stickies of general section has root in their titles, and 1 out of 20 threads on 1st page of dev section has root in their title). And definitely development is not root nor vice versa, I am 100% sure on that , and root is not even a pre-requisite on the dev section (think of an unlocked boot loader device, root is just a mean to get it unlocked and then, people can do all creative things on android).
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Root exists because of development/cracking... Oh well, thanks for the thread. It'll help someone ^-^
reminded me of the days back in 2010 when I had a LG GT540 OPTIMUS(sadly robbed) and we had app called Z4 ROOT.
does this app has in built ROOT remover...?
devilanuj17 said:
reminded me of the days back in 2010 when I had a LG GT540 OPTIMUS(sadly robbed) and we had app called Z4 ROOT.
does this app has in built ROOT remover...?
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Sadly no, this app is more like an author's proof-of-concept rather than an app.
Oh, I think I did use some app similar to Z4ROOT to root my LGp509. Anyone used iOS and jailbreak their devices with just a slide on jailbreakme.com? Just love those one click and done type of deals .
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Don't do a factory reset after rooting via LGPwn, you'll get a 'sleep of death' only to be awaken by ripping out the battery, this happened to me and I had to flash the kdz to fix it
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can u explain this please. ..?
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can u explain this please. ..?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2464328
This was my post about it... it gives better details about it
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I rooted my v20c easily,then from supersu unrooted my phone,factory reset it and now I've tried many times but supersu says binary not detected /installed ,pls help
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DSiDewd said:
Sorry for the bump, but I'm probably getting a Nexus 5 for Christmas, so I'm giving my L9 to a friend. Would it be safe to do a factory reset after running LGPwn, or would I have issues like that guy earlier in the thread?
I'm on the P769.
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As long as you unroot it first you should be good.
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After I rooted my phone, can I uninstall LGPwin? I assume I could but want to confirm first. Thanks.
funtoy said:
After I rooted my phone, can I uninstall LGPwin? I assume I could but want to confirm first. Thanks.
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Hi funtoy, yes, you can safely uninstall it.
Cheers. Good luck.
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devilanuj17 said:
I rooted my v20c easily,then from supersu unrooted my phone,factory reset it and now I've tried many times but supersu says binary not detected /installed ,pls help
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I'm having the same issue as devilanuj17- did anyone ever figure out how to get this to work?
Thanks much
Little more info
Can I delete the lgpwn app after my phone is rooted?
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Can I delete the lgpwn app after my phone is rooted?
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Hi savagemessiah97, yes, you can.
Cheers. Good luck.
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Is it possible to change the settings app to a AOSP theme without root? I have my phone nearly to stock (at least with the way it looks, using the Google keyboard, HoloLauncher, HoloLocker, the stock Gallery apk, and the stock Camera apk from 4.3) and don't like the TouchWiz settings. I do not want to root because last time I did it gave me a yellow triangle and wouldn't do anything and had to exchange it. (luckily, the store is unincorporated and did not charge me $700 for a return of a rooted phone) I would prefer not root again if I can help it, and am wondering if I could swap out the default settings app, or maybe get some better instructions on how to root. I am no stranger as I have rooted a Kindle Fire, a Nexus S, and this phone. I am just scared Verizon will pull the yellow screen on me again and need to know how to get around it
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Also, i do know how to change settings on my phone. Sorry if the title is a bit misleading
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Also, i do know how to change settings on my phone. Sorry if the title is a bit misleading
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Dude, you must have flashed a custom rom while not unlocked to get the yellow triangle. Just use Casual Exploit for VRAMC3 by Adam Outler. If you get errors, it doesn't brick your phone. Anyways, assuming you want to edit or replace the stock settings, its replacing a system app or editing a system app which requires root and an unlocked bootloader.
Here is the link to Casual. Just be completely stock on Android 4.1.2 with baseband and build ending in VRAMC3 and you should be good to go.
Link to Adam Outler's Casual:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2272066
Just download casual, turn on developer options on your phone with USB Debugging checked on. Plug in the phone to the computer. When it says Device Connected, just press "Do it" and your good to go. Let Casual run its thing. If an error occurs, don't worry, your phone should reboot normally back into your lockscreen.
Hope I helped. Press "Thanks" if I helped you. I don't neccesarily know how to do what you requested in your thread as I haven't touched my settings yet but changing the dpi in it. But, googling it should do the trick.
Well I did use the Exynos Exploit to root without needing a computer. I'm not sure if that changed anything. Thanks for the link I'll probably just get a custom ROM and change everything to 'Stock'. Idk how to thank someone as I am very new to xda, though...... I would if I knew how (hint hint)
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Well I did use the Exynos Exploit to root without needing a computer. I'm not sure if that changed anything. Thanks for the link I'll probably just get a custom ROM and change everything to 'Stock'. Idk how to thank someone as I am very new to xda, though...... I would if I knew how (hint hint)
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I see... You rooted but did not unlock your bootloader which caused your soft brick before. Just follow my link and it should root and unlock your bootloader and then you can get flashing.
Thanks guys. I thought it also unlocked my bad :-/ but I am now fully rooted and am running CM 10.1
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I'm new to rooting and the whole android scene. Just bought my s4 a month ago and rooted it this week. I've been trying to customize themes and icons and I know I need to deodex the files on my phone. I downloaded universal deodexer and dropped the files where I needed to but the program wouldn't run. My question is, is there any other way to deodex the files and how exactly do I locate them? Maybe I didn't locate the right ones.
First off, its pretty cool that you are actually trying to learn what you are doing. The initial learning curve is pretty big but you will get the hang of it piece by piece. I can't speak for everyone but I as still learning and started with the Droid years ago. Take a look at this post for some useful info. Credit to Obsidian for the definitions and links. Just take note that some of his definition do not apply to this phone since it was created for the Bionic, but most of the info is helpful and universal.
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/28127-ob...omsrootwipthreadsguidessafestrap/#entry751016
Now, to answer your question. Honestly I would flash a pre-deodexed rom and use it to modify things. A few are in the Samsung Development section that are basically TouchWiz minus the bloat. You may even find one there that suits you perfectly with no extra modding.
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Yea I was trying to learn. Then I bricked my phone by trying to install a new font. Now waiting for a replacement.
unbrick...
Anthony825 said:
Yea I was trying to learn. Then I bricked my phone by trying to install a new font. Now waiting for a replacement.
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check out the youtube channel of DroidModd3rX... find his video titled "Verizon Galaxy S4 How To Unbrick, Unroot, Return to Factory Set"... even if you don't have a Verizon GS4 this will help you if you bricked your device. If you have a different Carrier than verizon then check out "wwjoshdew" channel on youtube........ check out his video titled "How To Unroot and Flash your Galaxy S4 to Stock Android 4.2.2"..... I'm sorry i didn't find you earlier.:crying: ........ this might help you to not pay where you "voided your warranty... please please please do this if you can get your phone back from the company. It will re-warranty your device.
It's ok, I found that video on you tube, and a couple others. I tried all their methods for I bricking, but to no avail. Now all it says is "firmware upgrade error. Please continue in Kies". But it won't let me do anything else.
Anthony825 said:
It's ok, I found that video on you tube, and a couple others. I tried all their methods for I bricking, but to no avail. Now all it says is "firmware upgrade error. Please continue in Kies". But it won't let me do anything else.
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Even ODIN?
Yea i tried Odin, 3.07 and I tried three different stock images and none of them worked. It got to a part during the process that said "Auth (fail)" and then it would close out the program. I just got my replacement yesterday but I'm kind of afraid to root it again lol.
Although I would really like to root it again, since half of the stuff I used it for had nothing to do with what caused the problem in the first place. I was just really excited to download and install a custom room that didn't lag as much as this nonsense from Samsung.
Anthony825 said:
Although I would really like to root it again, since half of the stuff I used it for had nothing to do with what caused the problem in the first place. I was just really excited to download and install a custom room that didn't lag as much as this nonsense from Samsung.
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Your original problem sounded like you were trying to flash the mdk firmware on a me7 firmware which would cause auth fail in odin.
But I couldnt find any info above. If you did the the me7 root method you wont have write permissions because boot loader is locked. which would brick your phone when you flash a rom.
Is the me7 root method the one that roots through the micro SD? Is there a way to do so and unlock the bootloader currently or has one not been released yet for the newest Verizon update?
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Anthony825 said:
Is the me7 root method the one that roots through the micro SD? Is there a way to do so and unlock the bootloader currently or has one not been released yet for the newest Verizon update?
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if you did it through terminal then yes. you are on me7 which is why odin gave you problems. currently there is no way to unlock the bootloader. only the firmware previous to me7 can unlock it. So you might be stuck for a while.
Well that's kind of a drag. Installing custom ROMs is the only thing that an unlocked bootloader does? Or is there another reason to root the phone now instead of waiting for a root that unlocks it? Sorry for all of the questions...
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update when you got your phone?
Anthony825 said:
Is the me7 root method the one that roots through the micro SD? Is there a way to do so and unlock the bootloader currently or has one not been released yet for the newest Verizon update?
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did you update to the new update that the phone was bugging you about when you first got your phone? if yes, then, YOU CANNOT FLASH ANYTHING! OR IT WILL BRICK YOUR DEVICE. if you haven't, then, thank the good Lord that you didn't fall into the samsung trap. you can check on Settings/mydevice/about_phone/Build_Number.... i believe the last frace would say me7... if then, you're kinda screwed for now... if you have something else than youre ok:good:... If you're verizon you WANT TO HAVE "MDK" as your last 3 characters on your build number. MDK=:angel: ......Good luck!:laugh:
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Well that's kind of a drag. Installing custom ROMs is the only thing that an unlocked bootloader does? Or is there another reason to root the phone now instead of waiting for a root that unlocks it? Sorry for all of the questions...
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root still lets you uninstall or freeze that bloatware on your phone. Only thing I used iy for anyways. have about an extra 400mb of ram freed.
Well that is good to know in case I decide to go through with rooting again. Is there a way to uninstall that update? Or am I stuck waiting for a new method to root the phone that allows flashing? I might root again just to have some of the apps like gmd gesture and greenify.
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Anthony825 said:
Well that is good to know in case I decide to go through with rooting again. Is there a way to uninstall that update? Or am I stuck waiting for a new method to root the phone that allows flashing? I might root again just to have some of the apps like gmd gesture and greenify.
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no you cant do anything right now besides the root. cant uninstall because the bootloader is locked.
some rooted apps are nice to have. just gonna have to wait patiently
In that case, are there any apps you would suggest getting that won't destroy my phone again? I checked online for a list of must-have apps but half of them were directed at people who were experienced with rooting.
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In that case, are there any apps you would suggest getting that won't destroy my phone again? I checked online for a list of must-have apps but half of them were directed at people who were experienced with rooting.
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I would just get titanium backup for now. and remove some bloatware a safelist can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314265 would not experiment with deleting random things it could cause brick problems nothing much else. if you are not comfortablr with that just try and wait for bootloader to be unlocked which has no eta
I may just do that. If I were to root again on me7 since there's no unlock method, if one were to be released would I be screwed or is there normally a way to do that at a different time than the root?
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The youtube video I found isn't thurrow enough for me to understand, if someone can either direct me to a much easier video to comprehend or in steps on this thread how to unlock it and then root the device itself. Thanks!
EDIT: I have a T-Mobile LG Optimus L9 P769 if that help's any. Thanks for any responses!
EDIT2: Also I tried this with my phone and all it does is reboot it, so at this point, I do not want to either soft brick my phone to the point of no return, or just break my phone. So any help would be nice, thanks once more!
~Joe
Whatever I give up on trying to unlock the bootloader on this, I'm not smart enough to follow any tutorials or anything, and no one is going to help me anyways, and all there going to say if someone DOES reply is "use the search" or this or that, whatever. I'll just leave it as stock and use the phone like it is.
Unlocking bootloader for P769 is hard. I assume the youtube video you mentioned is from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277639
This post is the most complete tutorial on the topic, and this is the only method that works so far. The method in your "Edit 2" only works for P760 (so it's bad it self-claims to work for all L9 variants). If you feel the youtube video is too hard for you to follow, giving up is not too bad.
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Unlocking bootloader for P769 is hard. I assume the youtube video you mentioned is from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277639
This post is the most complete tutorial on the topic, and this is the only method that works so far. The method in your "Edit 2" only works for P760 (so it's bad it self-claims to work for all L9 variants). If you feel the youtube video is too hard for you to follow, giving up is not too bad.
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That's weird, says it works with all L9's. Guess it lied. I got my device rooted but I want to unroot it now. :L
For unroot you must reflash firmware with kdz
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For unroot you must reflash firmware with kdz
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Nope, I found another way cuz I'm good like that. All you gotta do is install SuperSU and go into settings and look for permanant "UNROOT", then it unrooted me, I even checked and it said Not Rooted. Thank you SuperSU
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Nope, I found another way cuz I'm good like that. All you gotta do is install SuperSU and go into settings and look for permanant "UNROOT", then it unrooted me, I even checked and it said Not Rooted. Thank you SuperSU
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This phone is a lot more useful with root, but if you are happy without it ehh. Are you on 20f kdz? If so, you can add move to sd with root and remove root, and it will stay after you unroot.
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kuma82 said:
This phone is a lot more useful with root, but if you are happy without it ehh. Are you on 20f kdz? If so, you can add move to sd with root and remove root, and it will stay after you unroot.
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I tried adding those "two lines" to the build.prop but it wouldn't save what do I use to edit the build.prop so it will save without errors? Or to flash scripts? I tried smanager but it didn't work, any other choices?
EDIT: Yeah I'm on 20f but I don't use kdz , I got it OTA.
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Root and use the nice app Rom toolbox lite. It has an option to add stuff to the build.prop
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Root and use the nice app Rom toolbox lite. It has an option to add stuff to the build.prop
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Oh, cool. I'll test it out later. Thanks for the info!
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Oh, cool. I'll test it out later. Thanks for the info!
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Here is some more info if you haven't got it working yet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43884894&postcount=28
Note: you can only move downloaded apps to SD
CM 10.1 P769
kuma82 said:
Here is some more info if you haven't got it working yet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43884894&postcount=28
Note: you can only move downloaded apps to SD
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I tested it and it adds it to the build.prop but it doesn't work, when I try to move a downloaded app to the SD Card, it says "Cannot move app". Thanks anyways
What I like about it though is the backup feature, that's cool if I want to go back to my old build.prop if it doesn't work.
Hey guys. I am not from around here. You will normally find me hanging out in the Nexus forums. I need some help trying to correct an issue my noob buddy caused on his E970. He brought it to me today in a boot loop and apparently he rooted it an uninstalled some GAPPS and now he has this security error and BL. Now, so far I have managed to install the drivers..... that's it. I have worked on a variety of different devices but I am really having trouble with this. I think the issue is I can not find a thread that is comprehensive enough to explain what alot of the different tools are and what they do. I mean there is
1. LGNPST
2. Teenybin
3. Freegee or something like that
Then there about 14 different file types depending on the tool you are using. I have seen;
1. dll
2. bin
3. kdz
4. tot
I have to be honest with you guys this is confusing as hell. I keep coming across dead links and old downloads and stuff that may not work. I REALLY don't like using stuff not linked from XDA as that is all I've known for many years (not to say other sites aren't reputable but you never know) I can follow instructions and figure out most stuff on my own but due to the in completion of alot of this stuff and dead links I am kinda stuck I am gonna give it another go tomorrow but in the meantime if someone wants to drop me a link or word of advice as to where to at least start it would be awesome. I am pretty handy generally with this kind of thing but I guess that goes to show you sometimes you are only as good as the tools and directions you are working with. Thanks XDA Community! :good:
Okay the first three.
3.lgnpst is the program you will need to use to fix the security error which was caused by removing bloat without unlocking bootloader.
2.teenybin is used with lgnpst to unlock bootloader, update partitions to jb, and install recovery. It doesn't install firmware but could be used to restore if a rom was copied to sd to flash.
3.freegee is used to unlock bootloader and install recovery on a working phone.
Next four.
1.dll are files needed by windows.
2.bin is the extension the file needs to be for using lgnpst.
3.kdz is stock firmware for use with lgflashtool (used mainly for international phones)
4.tot is the extension the stock firmware is released with which will be renamed to bin before using lgnpst.
In the additional info section of teenbin thread there is a click to show content button that will have have links and guide for lgnpst. Use the tSilenzio version and it will register the DLL files on install.
Link to stock jb for use with lgnpst http://downloads.codefi.re/g33k3r/LGE970AT-01-V20j-310-410-MAR-08-2013.zip.
Link to teenybin thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230994.
http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=lg-optimus-g link to irc for Optimus G.
adfurgerson said:
Okay the first three.
3.lgnpst is the program you will need to use to fix the security error which was caused by removing bloat without unlocking bootloader.
2.teenybin is used with lgnpst to unlock bootloader, update partitions to jb, and install recovery. It doesn't install firmware but could be used to restore if a rom was copied to sd to flash.
3.freegee is used to unlock bootloader and install recovery on a working phone.
Next four.
1.dll are files needed by windows.
2.bin is the extension the file needs to be for using lgnpst.
3.kdz is stock firmware for use with lgflashtool (used mainly for international phones)
4.tot is the extension the stock firmware is released with which will be renamed to bin before using lgnpst.
In the additional info section of teenbin thread there is a click to show content button that will have have links and guide for lgnpst. Use the tSilenzio version and it will register the DLL files on install.
Link to stock jb for use with lgnpst http://downloads.codefi.re/g33k3r/LGE970AT-01-V20j-310-410-MAR-08-2013.zip.
Link to teenybin thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230994.
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Thank you. This is exactly what I needed. Someone just to say "these are what these things are and what they do". I do have to admit I don't fault my buddy too much for soft bricking this thing as of all the devices I've rooted or flashed to this seems the most confusing. And also it's very odd that if you remove BW without first unlocking the bootloader you get this error..... Why can't they all just be as easy as a Nexus? Lol.
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jcnbama said:
Thank you. This is exactly what I needed. Someone just to say "these are what these things are and what they do". I do have to admit I don't fault my buddy too much for soft bricking this thing as of all the devices I've rooted or flashed to this seems the most confusing. And also it's very odd that if you remove BW without first unlocking the bootloader you get this error..... Why can't they all just be as easy as a Nexus? Lol.
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A few other things that may help.
1.lgnpst is a pain with windows 8
2.it will not work with USB 3.0
3.be sure to right click lgnpst exe and run as admin
I got my OG right after release but had already been following forum, and would hate to have to jump in now and try to figure things out.
adfurgerson said:
A few other things that may help.
1.lgnpst is a pain with windows 8
2.it will not work with USB 3.0
3.be sure to right click lgnpst exe and run as admin
I got my OG right after release but had already been following forum, and would hate to have to jump in now and try to figure things out.
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Well its especially difficult when someone just brings you a phone and you've never even seen it booted up and you don't know all the weird quirky rules it has (like if you uninstall GAPPS without unlocking the bootloader then you get a bootloop.) lol Otherwise it seems like a solid phone. It has almost the same specs as my Nexus 4.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2067871
This link is for a flashable zip of rooted stock jb. If you used the teenybin files with lgnpst then flashed it with recovery the end result would be stock rom with unlocked bootloader, root, and custom recovery.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2067871
This link is for a flashable zip of rooted stock jb. If you used the teenybin files with lgnpst then flashed it with recovery the end result would be stock rom with unlocked bootloader, root, and custom recovery.
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Thanka I will look into this.! :thumbup:
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Real quick.... So once I've got everything back to stock and get the boot loader unlocked.. Will I then be able to modify system stuff, uninstall bloat etc and avoid that evil security error boot loop?
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jcnbama said:
Real quick.... So once I've got everything back to stock and get the boot loader unlocked.. Will I then be able to modify system stuff, uninstall bloat etc and avoid that evil security error boot loop?
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Yes, once you're unlocked & rooted you will be good to go. I would recommend flashing an established rom and installing the GApps that are recommended. It would be a lot more convenient and less of a hassle.
Make sure you are using TWRP, CWM was causing bugs with flashing of some roms. Hope this helps.
ZachIsLegend said:
Yes, once you're unlocked & rooted you will be good to go. I would recommend flashing an established rom and installing the GApps that are recommended. It would be a lot more convenient and less of a hassle.
Make sure you are using TWRP, CWM was causing bugs with flashing of some roms. Hope this helps.
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Awesome and once I've flashed a good rom. Would that then circumvent any future boatloads caused by modifications etc.? So in other words are those proprietary (catches) cooked out when the devs set up a rom? I would imagine so. I know most of us folks hate that kinda thing... Lol
BTW any tips on a good solid stable Jelly Bean Rom? Would want it to be pretty stable since it's not my phone... Lol
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This noob is a lucky guy to have you to help him out in his time of need. That is the awesome thing about the XDA community
Panicing67 said:
This noob is a lucky guy to have you to help him out in his time of need. That is the awesome thing about the XDA community
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Indeeeeeeed plus I'm gonna make him come and take down my Christmas lights after the holidays....
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Sounds like a fair deal. You do have a Griswold set up do you from national lampoons Christmas do you
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Hey thanks again everyone! Got the phone fixed. A stock AT&T 4.1.2 Rom on there and root privileges intact. Everything is good to go. I actually kinda like the phone a lot.... I really want an LG G2..... Oooh yeah... Thanks again everyone and maybe some one will find the instructions in this thread helpful.
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Hi folks.. been directed to this forum by a few people as im looking for info on rooting the above. Reason i want to root is i need to be able to access apps i have on my phone properly and have been told it needs rooted. Im not really happy about doing this myself as im not too 'techy' minded as was wondering if there's anywhere credible that can root your phone for you??
turbo1397 said:
Hi folks.. been directed to this forum by a few people as im looking for info on rooting the above. Reason i want to root is i need to be able to access apps i have on my phone properly and have been told it needs rooted. Im not really happy about doing this myself as im not too 'techy' minded as was wondering if there's anywhere credible that can root your phone for you??
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Just follow the vid (relevant from 1:52, but you should also see the download mode guide earlier) in this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3#root
Its not as hard as you might think, and only takes about 5 mins (with shaky hands)
Link to Odin: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421&d=1341114315
Link to CF-AutoRoot: http://download.chainfire.eu/229/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-m0-m0xx-gti9300.zip
amirTor said:
Just follow the vid (relevant from 1:52, but you should also see the download mode guide earlier) in this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3#root
Its not as hard as you might think, and only takes about 5 mins (with shaky hands)
Link to Odin: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421&d=1341114315
Link to CF-AutoRoot: http://download.chainfire.eu/229/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-m0-m0xx-gti9300.zip
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Actually seems quite straight forward! What happens after its rooted. Can i use it as is, or do i have to 'customise' it or start building apps etc?
turbo1397 said:
Actually seems quite straight forward! What happens after its rooted. Can i use it as is, or do i have to 'customise' it or start building apps etc?
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You can use it as it is
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You can use it as it is
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Do i need to install any antivirus software after root? is it more vulnerable?
thanks:fingers-crossed:
turbo1397 said:
Do i need to install any antivirus software after root? is it more vulnerable?
thanks:fingers-crossed:
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No more than you are right now- just stay away from unknown apps, or those available from questioned sources (most malicious threats are disguised as known apps), and use only mods/frameworks from known developers here in XDA...
A words of advice- make sure you recognize the apps you let them root access (cf-Auto root includes SuperSU- an app which acts as 'firewall' between aps and root access- so make sure to update it when needed), and second-
ALWAYS READ THE APP'S PERMISSIONS REQUEST BEFORE INSTALLING
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