[Q] LG G2 rooting - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello all of you ,
Just to start , im newbie and just joined because i just moved from iOS to Android with new LG G2 model D802 which is not bad , anyways i cant sit tight without unlocking the full feature of software but its better to take advices from experienced users since i dont like to take risky steps ..... anyways i'm looking to root my phone if its possible and how to if anyone is willin to help of course :good:
full info about my device software :
android version : 4.2.2
baseband : m8974A-AAAANAZM-1.0.190036
version : 3.4.0
built number : JDQ39B
prog version : D80210F-EURO-xx
I guess that what you guys need to know .
Cheers

spyinfo said:
Hello all of you ,
Just to start , im newbie and just joined because i just moved from iOS to Android with new LG G2 model D802 which is not bad , anyways i cant sit tight without unlocking the full feature of software but its better to take advices from experienced users since i dont like to take risky steps ..... anyways i'm looking to root my phone if its possible and how to if anyone is willin to help of course :good:
full info about my device software :
android version : 4.2.2
baseband : m8974A-AAAANAZM-1.0.190036
version : 3.4.0
built number : JDQ39B
prog version : D80210F-EURO-xx
I guess that what you guys need to know .
Cheers
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First off welcome to XDA ! To root your device I would recommend checking out this thread and downloading the root tool from the link in that thread. Make sure to follow the onscreen instructions of the bat file included in the root tool very carefully that you will use to root your phone. If you have any questions about anything involving the rooting process, or have any questions at all about Android customization of Android in general feel free to ask (You can PM me as well if you want).

shimp208 said:
First off welcome to XDA ! To root your device I would recommend checking out this thread and downloading the root tool from the link in that thread. Make sure to follow the onscreen instructions of the bat file included in the root tool very carefully that you will use to root your phone. If you have any questions about anything involving the rooting process, or have any questions at all about Android customization of Android in general feel free to ask (You can PM me as well if you want).
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it says for 4.4.2 and i do have 4.2.2 and by the way , does it effect my bootrom ? because friend of mine warned me about rooting and told me that it will give me nothing as privilege

spyinfo said:
it says for 4.4.2 and i do have 4.2.2 and by the way , does it effect my bootrom ? because friend of mine warned me about rooting and told me that it will give me nothing as privilege
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The root procedure should still work with 4.2.2 but to be on the safe side I would recommend instead checking out this thread that will show you how to root your LG G2 (D802) with the shipping ROM (Android 4.2.2). Make sure to watch the video in that thread (At least) twice over that way you feel comfortable with the root procedure, and what is involved. As far as does it effect the bootrom which I take it you are referring to your devices stock ROM that is on the device. Rooting does not effect the stock ROM on your device it just gives you root file system access and superuser privileges (Root user, which is like administrator privileges on Windows), in the process of rooting your device the Superuser app and su binary will be installed this is what allows you to run root apps and other root tasks. If you still have questions let me know.

thanks so much mate , i appreciate the help you gave , :good: ,

My phone is Rooted now thanks , any ideas or stuff you wanna share if you got any ? mods maybe dont mind me if im asking so much

spyinfo said:
My phone is Rooted now thanks , any ideas or stuff you wanna share if you got any ? mods maybe dont mind me if im asking so much
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Glad you got it rooted! The next step if you want to customize it further is to install a custom recovery image such as TWRP following the instructions in the thread. A custom recovery image will allow you to backup your stock ROM, flash custom ROMs, custom kernels and other MODs. For custom ROM's Cyanogenmod 11 for your device is a great custom ROM to start with lots of great customization options and performance tweaks. I would start with these and then I would check out the G2 D802 Android Development Section, if you want to customize further. Always happy to help people out, let me know how it goes :good:.

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Question [Q] Need help/Suggestion!!!
Hi I bought a Lg P500 a month back,details are:
Android Version:2.2.1
Kernel Version:2.6.32.9
Build Number:FRG83
Software Version:V10c DEC-08-2010.
When i checked through Lg update notification it said a new version 10d is avaialble.
Q1)What is the difference between v10 c and v10 d ??
Q2)suppose if i upgraded my phone to 10d,if i didnt like the update can i revert back to old version??
I am using APP2SD and moved all apps to mem card.
As my phone has 40 pre-apps which stored in internal memory ,My phone has hardly 19-20 mb free internal memory..So it is very difficult to manage .
Q3)Can anybody please suggest how to remove Preinstalled apps which i dont want??
I am afraid to install custom roms mentioned in the other posts as the phone is only 1 month old .
Q3)Does Warranty still exists if i do any custom rom like cynogen or unofficial ginger bread update etc?
Please suggest some tips to improve Performance of my Phone .
Many Many Advance thanks for replying ..
Thanks
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Question [Q] Need help/Suggestion!!!
Hi I bought a Lg P500 a month back,details are:
Android Version:2.2.1
Kernel Version:2.6.32.9
Build Number:FRG83
Software Version:V10c DEC-08-2010.
When i checked through Lg update notification it said a new version 10d is avaialble.
Q1)What is the difference between v10 c and v10 d ??
Q2)suppose if i upgraded my phone to 10d,if i didnt like the update can i revert back to old version??
I am using APP2SD and moved all apps to mem card.
As my phone has 40 pre-apps which stored in internal memory ,My phone has hardly 19-20 mb free internal memory..So it is very difficult to manage .
Q3)Can anybody please suggest how to remove Preinstalled apps which i dont want??
I am afraid to install custom roms mentioned in the other posts as the phone is only 1 month old .
Q3)Does Warranty still exists if i do any custom rom like cynogen or unofficial ginger bread update etc?
Please suggest some tips to improve Performance of my Phone .
Many Many Advance thanks for replying ..
Thanks
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man there is nothing to worry just dowwngrade to 2.2 rom via kdz flasher
root ur phone using z4root
install custom recovery drellside1.2.1
INSTALL DARKTREMOR A2SD
install custom zip rom
BE SURE WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND READ THE THREAD CAREFULLY AND ENJOY THE CUSTOM ROMS ITS WORTH A TRY!
IF U NEED ANY HELP PM ME
Hi and welcome!
I'll try to reply to your questions in the same style
Q1: There is small difference between V10c and V10D. In my opinion, it is not wise to update original fw until the official 2.3 arrives. If you upgrade from 2.2 to 2.2.2 you'll loose the ability to root your phone.
Q2: You can always downgrade your device using KDZ. If you need more info on this one, follow this thread. Just make sure to read carefully and try to understand the risk that implies flashing with KDZ. If you pass this ones, you'll be upgrading and downgrading in no-time.
Q3: You can remove pre-installed apps only if you root your phone, and use an root un-installer, or by flashing a different rom with no pre-installed apps.
To do this, you have to have Android 2.2 on your device (not 2.2.2), and use a tool like SuperOneClick Root or Z4Root. Again, you should be careful and read every warning.
To get the most from your phone, check out the threads on XDA forum regarding Optimus One Android Development or Optimus One General. There are a lot of things to do, with a lot of details and tutorials, just follow carefully.
I hope this helps you.
Cheers mate!
Ruwin said:
Hi and welcome!
I'll try to reply to your questions in the same style
Q1: There is small difference between V10c and V10D. In my opinion, it is not wise to update original fw until the official 2.3 arrives. If you upgrade from 2.2 to 2.2.2 you'll loose the ability to root your phone.
Q2: You can always downgrade your device using KDZ. If you need more info on this one, follow this thread. Just make sure to read carefully and try to understand the risk that implies flashing with KDZ. If you pass this ones, you'll be upgrading and downgrading in no-time.
Q3: You can remove pre-installed apps only if you root your phone, and use an root un-installer, or by flashing a different rom with no pre-installed apps.
To do this, you have to have Android 2.2 on your device (not 2.2.2), and use a tool like SuperOneClick Root or Z4Root. Again, you should be careful and read every warning.
To get the most from your phone, check out the threads on XDA forum regarding Optimus One Android Development or Optimus One General. There are a lot of things to do, with a lot of details and tutorials, just follow carefully.
I hope this helps you.
Cheers mate!
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thanks for your kind advice .. I have tried to root using z4 root but it didn't rooted my phone instead my phone was lil bit slow after installation then i have upgraded to V10D through original firmware which shown in my pc suite .
It have tried to open the following link
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b2c/client/ezlooks_model_list.jsp?model=LGP500
but it seems the link is not working.
So ..I m thinking better to wait for one more month for LG till it releases 2.3 ..
Man, you'll have to wait more than one month for 2.3... :|
About the link you cannot open, i guess it is broken, it doesn't work for me either. But you must be able to find the fw you need for your country by searching for it on google. I found mine on other forum, and it works perfect. Just google "lg optimus one <<your country>> rom" (no quotes) and you shall find it. Be sure to get the *.kdz file, not *.dz, they need some other application for flashing, and it is more complicated.
About rooting with z4root, you need to downgrade to v10C or below (maybe v10D works too, i haven't tried) and then use z4root. Make sure you have debugging checked in applications before using z4root.
If you want to root v10D or newer (but up to android 2.2.1) you should be able to do it using OneClick method, it is easy enough, though you need the drivers installed on your pc, as you will connect the device via usb.
Tell me where are you from, maybe i can get you the original fw, at least i can help finding
Cheers!
Ruwin said:
Man, you'll have to wait more than one month for 2.3... :|
About the link you cannot open, i guess it is broken, it doesn't work for me either. But you must be able to find the fw you need for your country by searching for it on google. I found mine on other forum, and it works perfect. Just google "lg optimus one <<your country>> rom" (no quotes) and you shall find it. Be sure to get the *.kdz file, not *.dz, they need some other application for flashing, and it is more complicated.
About rooting with z4root, you need to downgrade to v10C or below (maybe v10D works too, i haven't tried) and then use z4root. Make sure you have debugging checked in applications before using z4root.
If you want to root v10D or newer (but up to android 2.2.1) you should be able to do it using OneClick method, it is easy enough, though you need the drivers installed on your pc, as you will connect the device via usb.
Tell me where are you from, maybe i can get you the original fw, at least i can help finding
Cheers!
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thanks .. i have found the original firmware from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=944881
will check and update if i need any info..
Read this- [HOWTO] Rooting, Installing -Android SDK, Custom Recovery, Custom ROM's
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007244

[Q] hey i am new here i have few question.. plz help

Hiii,
I want to know how do I degrade me firmwire frpm v10c to v10b (I know thwew is a way to root but i prefer this way)
I also want to backup my system before degrading
Plz any one can post it here in very easy and simple words...
It would be a great help if anyone can make and upload a video in youtube
plz try to upload video thet will be a GREAT HELP
Read this- HOWTO] Rooting, Installing -Android SDK, Custom Recovery, Custom ROM's
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007244
victortangocharlie said:
Read this- HOWTO] Rooting, Installing -Android SDK, Custom Recovery, Custom ROM's
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007244
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Wat is sdk ???
Is it 100% safe dude ?
Android SDK stands for Android Software Development Kit provided by Google. After installing it, you can use the adb(Android Debug Bridge) to access your phone from the PC. If you read my post, I have clearly mentioned that you can either chose to install SDK and then install Custom Recovery from your PC or bypass this step and install Custom Recovery using a tool like Terminal Emulator from your rooted phone.
And, IT IS 100% SAFE
And, Please do a Google search before you post your queries. You will get a faster response than waiting for a reply on the forums.

How to Root a brand new XPERIA Mini ST15i? Im noob

Im getting a brand new and old model of SE XPERIA Mini ST15i and Im confuse to what type of ROM/MOD? should I will get/use. And what is Flash? that im hearing in rooting an android?
And please teach me what ROM/CUSTOM FIRMWARE? should I will get/install. And If I rooted my brand new XPERIA Mini can i able to back to its original ICS factory settings? And one thing I read some ROMS? that have version 1.3/ 4.4 not sure and many other version? What should i must get? I want a ROm that almost no bugs or could make ur phone hang.. Please teach me Im noob in rooting an android.. I want a ROM that fast no bugs, and stable. Please help.. Thanks in advance!
and I know the android version and the latest. I only want to know what safe, fast, stable, almost no bugs of CUSTOM firmware/MOD/ROm of android? Please teach me I am really confuse and noob in my first time rooting an android. Please help and thanks again
lilflix7 said:
Im getting a brand new and old model of SE XPERIA Mini ST15i and Im confuse to what type of ROM/MOD? should I will get/use. And what is Flash? that im hearing in rooting an android?
And please teach me what ROM/CUSTOM FIRMWARE? should I will get/install. And If I rooted my brand new XPERIA Mini can i able to back to its original ICS factory settings? And one thing I read some ROMS? that have version 1.3/ 4.4 not sure and many other version? What should i must get? I want a ROm that almost no bugs or could make ur phone hang.. Please teach me Im noob in rooting an android.. I want a ROM that fast no bugs, and stable. Please help.. Thanks in advance!
and I know the android version and the latest. I only want to know what safe, fast, stable, almost no bugs of CUSTOM firmware/MOD/ROm of android? Please teach me I am really confuse and noob in my first time rooting an android. Please help and thanks again
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plz search....
there are sticky threads...in which there are guides how to root...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
and u were are not supposed to post asking about best and fast custom rom -see herehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1969555
lilflix7, first of all to understand what is rooting you need to understand the basics of a Linux system, as Android is nothing but a system using the Linux kernel. "root" is like a default administrator account in Linux , which gives you hardware level access. For example giving hardware level access to applications which manage CPU Scaling for battery efficiency. By default the vendors lock out the "root" access just to protect their warranty incase you do something harmful (i.e. deleting important system files") or a malware granting itself administrative privilege to mess with your phone. But some of us have found ways to enable it incase we want better control of our phones for more customization (i.e freeing up some space by deleting unnecessary system applications) and hacking. The methods vary depending upon the make and the models and most importantly the Android Version .. As it sometimes varies between gingerbread and ICS .. With ST15i with ICS please don't consider rooting the phone directly using the scripts, you might end up with a brick.. Downgrade to a Gingerbread Kernel after which you may have a soft brick due to the kernel mismatch, but then you can run the DooMLoRD rooting tool with busybox....After this process switch back to the stock kernel and you are rooted xD .. Please note Firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62 and 4.0.2.A.0.69 are difficult to root on a locked boootloader. So to root gingerbread you need to flash either 4.0.2.A.0.42 or 4.0.2.A.0.58 and then Root.. This might sound hebrew to you as you are new to this phone, so i suggest you to read through the forums before you decide your call. As "rooting" your phone will void your warranty AND MOST IMPORTANTLY BRICK YOUR PHONE if you do something wrong.. Here is a detailed guide on how to root ST15i (talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0).. I have tried it on my week old ST15i and its rooted flawlessly now xD.. All the very best..

[Q] why to root

Hello everyone I am a newbie to all this stuff. Let me wrap up my doubts quickly.
1. What are consequences of rooting your phone? I know it voids the warranty. But is it safe to give root access to your apps?
Does it safe to provide root access to apps and is it safe from intrusions malware's etc..
2. What else can we do apart from customization of the phone.
Please help me to get through this. BTW m using nexus 5 con android 4.4.4 not rooted( obviously :laugh
Thanks in advance
with root you have full control of your phone, without it you can use it but you will never have full control.
[email protected] said:
Hello everyone I am a newbie to all this stuff. Let me wrap up my doubts quickly.
1. What are consequences of rooting your phone? I know it voids the warranty. But is it safe to give root access to your apps?
Does it safe to provide root access to apps and is it safe from intrusions malware's etc..
2. What else can we do apart from customization of the phone.
Please help me to get through this. BTW m using nexus 5 con android 4.4.4 not rooted( obviously :laugh
Thanks in advance
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Hi, wrong forum, but we can still help you out:
1. No consequences - IF - you follow all the instructions and only use apps/ROMs that have been verified for your device. Using apps/ROMs that don't have a good rating or aren't meant for your phone can lead to negative results.
2. Rooting your phone opens up its permissions, therefore allowing you to virtually change any aspect of your device: the look, the performance, anything you can think of. We recommend watching videos on the Xposed Modules and ROM reviews for CM and Paranoid Android.
Good luck!
Hey thank you for kind and detailed reply even to wrong placed post... Given the advice, now m running CyanogenMod 11 and yes of course used themer app before rooting my n5 and again now using the same coz I just simply love this app...
Good
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New to android

I have a Lenovo vibe x2, i used to have windows-phones but since my last one got stolen i thought i would try androids out. Lenovo has now updated vibe X2 to the lollipop upgrade and i can't find a video or anything that will help me root my device.
Plus i have some questions about rooting an android :
1st. does it worth to do so ?
2nd. What will i get from rooting my phone
3rd. Is it dangerous cause my phone might bug and what will i need to do if that happens ?
I would really appreciate someone answering those questions and helping me with the root.
(a trustful guide and trustful files will do just great, i am computer experienced enough to make it through it's just some fears i need to "extinguish" )
tomas96 said:
I have a Lenovo vibe x2, i used to have windows-phones but since my last one got stolen i thought i would try androids out. Lenovo has now updated vibe X2 to the lollipop upgrade and i can't find a video or anything that will help me root my device.
Plus i have some questions about rooting an android :
1st. does it worth to do so ?
2nd. What will i get from rooting my phone
3rd. Is it dangerous cause my phone might bug and what will i need to do if that happens ?
I would really appreciate someone answering those questions and helping me with the root.
(a trustful guide and trustful files will do just great, i am computer experienced enough to make it through it's just some fears i need to "extinguish" )
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I found this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUGYK0tarBE
Although the title says Android 5.0 Lollipop but we can clearly see throughout the video that the guy is running android 4.4.2. Anyway, I've never heard of/tried kingroot so I can't be sure if its legit or not but you can give it a try.
And as for your questions:
1. Root is NOT a necessity. You can use google search to know about it and decide yourself.
2. Again you can find this by a google search.
3. There is always a risk when you mod your phone. Incase you somehow manage to brick it by that simple tutorial, I guess your device would have some stock firmware online which you can download and reflash by some kind of flashtool to restore to stock.
Cheers,
AJ

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