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5.0.1 update- Battery drain
Any one facing battery drain after 5.0.1 update. LG G watch draining battery faster than usual.
Request for using source code!
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adb and fastboot not recognized as internal or external commands and adb drivers say they are installed although I have a yellow triangle in device manager and can't find device drivers anywhere. I am using windows 8.1
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All the disc image files are corrupt, I have v8 and v9.3 and neither of them seem to work at all. I have looked all over for a fix but this seems to be the only tool or way to unlock the bootloader and root my watch, I am not all that new to custom firmware but this has me swearing and pulling my hair out a lot.
Thanks, Great Tool.
to save near bricked watch, it must be used on windows platform with google universal driver.
under linux it can not link the device in fastboot state.
Great thank u
As soon as I start the1 LG G Watch Tools for Windows.bat, my WLAN USB Stick gets disconnected and i lose my internetaccess. Has it something todo with the google drivers or the .bat? Im kinda confused.
hi, i downgrade to kk version, to upgrade via OTA, bootloader must be locked or unlocked to install?
Thanks
Er, this doesn't seem so much a Q&A as a Q, since OP never seems to have posted once here. Still, just in case someone has an A:
I ran option 6 to restore to stock, but my bootloader is still unlocked. Should I lock that for future OTA updates, or is it irrelevant to the process?
I was also a bit concerned that having run option 6, it told me that it was pre-rooted. I understand that from version 9.5 onwards, this is not the case, so I hope that it's just that the text the routine spits out needs updating, and the code is doing what I expected.
Anyway, thanks for the cool tool, despite my gripes, OP. Much appreciated.
Thank you for the script tools i have update to 5.1.1 using option 6 (v9.8). I have flashed 22d recovery image using adb and it showed dead android guy with red triangle in recovery. How to get back to stock recovery and unroot.
fandroid02 said:
Thank you for the script tools i have update to 5.1.1 using option 6 (v9.8). I have flashed 22d recovery image using adb and it showed dead android guy with red triangle in recovery. How to get back to stock recovery and unroot.
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Tapping the screen with the dead android guy should bring up a menu with options.
Hey guys im new here as you can tell. I received a lg g watch of eBay that was rooted. Went to plug it in and use it but I'm stuck at this screen below. I tried using the flash tool but it doesn't recognize the watch and says waiting for device let me know what I should try next
jrauch0915 said:
Hey guys im new here as you can tell. I received a lg g watch of eBay that was rooted. Went to plug it in and use it but I'm stuck at this screen below. I tried using the flash tool but it doesn't recognize the watch and says waiting for device let me know what I should try next
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Try swiping your finger from the upper left of the screen to the lower right of the screen. This should bring up fastboot. Also, you should probably post in the main thread since it seems like I'm the only one that checks this one, and I'm no dev.
redsfan27 said:
Try swiping your finger from the upper left of the screen to the lower right of the screen. This should bring up fastboot. Also, you should probably post in the main thread since it seems like I'm the only one that checks this one, and I'm no dev.
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You are my hero! I was able to get to fastboot and run the tool and I'm back to normal thank you!!!
jrauch0915 said:
You are my hero! I was able to get to fastboot and run the tool and I'm back to normal thank you!!!
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No problem! I had a similar problem about a week ago and it took a lot of googling to finally figure it out. Glad that I could help.
Watch getting struck at dead android guy in recovery. Options are not coming by tapping. Had to force reset using pin to get back to bootloader
fandroid02 said:
Watch getting struck at dead android guy in recovery. Options are not coming by tapping. Had to force reset using pin to get back to bootloader
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Hmm that's weird. Did you try it again?
unauthorized
Hello,
I have this problem. (attach files)
i have chek adb debbuging and driver.
Have you got a solution?
dansenbleu said:
Hello,
I have this problem. (attach files)
i have chek adb debbuging and driver.
Have you got a solution?
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It won't let you do anything since it says "unauthorized?"
dansenbleu said:
Hello,
I have this problem. (attach files)
i have chek adb debbuging and driver.
Have you got a solution?
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You have to allow the connection on the watch and possibly on your phone too... Check the box that says always allow from this device when prompted.
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I have spent a week sifting this forum and was unsuccessful in answering my own question. Please guide me as I am a NOOB to Android. Or straight up tell me I gotta send this in to Sony.
I bought this Xperia Tablet 2 in May. LOVE it! Made no Root mods, totally stock. Updated to 4.1.1 - OK! Updated to 4.1.1 release2 - issues.
Within a week, the tablet would shut off in the middle of Paper Monster and web browsing. I would restart and everything was fine, for a while. Then it shut down and would not boot back up. Sticks on SONY.
Tried soft reset, no luck. Tried Recovery (very hard to get into, fails 80% of the time to enter) no luck, still sticks on SONY.
So I don't have access to put the USB Debugging feature on, and its not rooted so 6.5 All-in-One can't help me (at least not in my current NOOB status)
I did purchase a brand new SGPT122 to replace this one, but have not set it up in hopes maybe someone could tell me how to copy the OS or RECOVERY off of it and install it on my SGPT121 to revive it.
Whats my next step?
SirStorm said:
I have spent a week sifting this forum and was unsuccessful in answering my own question. Please guide me as I am a NOOB to Android. Or straight up tell me I gotta send this in to Sony.
I bought this Xperia Tablet 2 in May. LOVE it! Made no Root mods, totally stock. Updated to 4.1.1 - OK! Updated to 4.1.1 release2 - issues.
Within a week, the tablet would shut off in the middle of Paper Monster and web browsing. I would restart and everything was fine, for a while. Then it shut down and would not boot back up. Sticks on SONY.
Tried soft reset, no luck. Tried Recovery (very hard to get into, fails 80% of the time to enter) no luck, still sticks on SONY.
So I don't have access to put the USB Debugging feature on, and its not rooted so 6.5 All-in-One can't help me (at least not in my current NOOB status)
I did purchase a brand new SGPT122 to replace this one, but have not set it up in hopes maybe someone could tell me how to copy the OS or RECOVERY off of it and install it on my SGPT121 to revive it.
Whats my next step?
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Option 1 send to Sony tell them issues and ask for downgrade in firmware. They will probably say it is not possible.
Option 2 root and use AiO tool to install rescure back-door then you can install JB r1. You can then unroot and have it as stock.
stifilz said:
Option 1 send to Sony tell them issues and ask for downgrade in firmware. They will probably say it is not possible.
Option 2 root and use AiO tool to install rescure back-door then you can install JB r1. You can then unroot and have it as stock.
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OK I have been attempting this all evening. I cannot get my computer to recognize the tablet. That is because I cannot enable USB Debugging because I cannot get past the SONY screen, right? Or is there another way to root?
It appears I can only access the Recovery Screen, and it does not like the version of OTA.zip I have. I have not found Recovery ROMS for this tablet.
I really appreciate your time, Thank You.
SirStorm said:
OK I have been attempting this all evening. I cannot get my computer to recognize the tablet. That is because I cannot enable USB Debugging because I cannot get past the SONY screen, right? Or is there another way to root?
It appears I can only access the Recovery Screen, and it does not like the version of OTA.zip I have. I have not found Recovery ROMS for this tablet.
I really appreciate your time, Thank You.
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Adb should still be available in recovery wether usb debugging is on or not. Is it asking for a driver at all?
If you had the latest update installed then. You wont be able to install anything and it will need to go to sony.
SirStorm said:
It appears I can only access the Recovery Screen, and it does not like the version of OTA.zip I have. I have not found Recovery ROMS for this tablet.
I really appreciate your time, Thank You.
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Check your device manager to see if the tablet driver is properly installed, if not, install it. This might help.
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Thanks for the help! I called Sony today, they said since the computer doesn't recognize the device and it will only go into recovery sometimes the pad needs service. (I know OF COURSE) But is does stand to reason since I have plugged into multiple PCs and no recognition. They are sending a box for me. I just hope my 32Gb version doesn't tank also.
I was trying to install a custom ROM and did not know I needed an unlocked bootloader, as I used ROMs on a S4 without doing any extra work.
Anyway, so when I attempted that, my Optimus L9 rebooted and gave me the LG logo with the "Security Error" words below it. It's stuck on that now. I tried using the LG Mobile Support Tool, but it gets stuck on downloading new software. The progress bar disappears quickly, so I'm sure it's not downloading.
I tried leaving it to download for around 45 minutes, but it was stuck on the same screen when I came back, with no progress bar. It can't be that it's taking long, I have decent Internet (150/75). I'm afraid of leaving it for hours as the device does heat up.
Is there ANYTHING I can do? I tried calling LG and the woman who was there to help me was rude and treated me like an idiot, only to give me the solution of sending it in. PLEASE help me!!
whosgt said:
I was trying to install a custom ROM and did not know I needed an unlocked bootloader, as I used ROMs on a S4 without doing any extra work.
Anyway, so when I attempted that, my Optimus L9 rebooted and gave me the LG logo with the "Security Error" words below it. It's stuck on that now. I tried using the LG Mobile Support Tool, but it gets stuck on downloading new software. The progress bar disappears quickly, so I'm sure it's not downloading.
I tried leaving it to download for around 45 minutes, but it was stuck on the same screen when I came back, with no progress bar. It can't be that it's taking long, I have decent Internet (150/75). I'm afraid of leaving it for hours as the device does heat up.
Is there ANYTHING I can do? I tried calling LG and the woman who was there to help me was rude and treated me like an idiot, only to give me the solution of sending it in. PLEASE help me!!
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It's always best to include your device model when asking questions like this. There are four models of the L9 and the all have different quirks.
A factory hard-reset or use the 'Recovery' option in the LG Support tool. Only things I can think of at the moment with a lack of details.
Did you back anything up? If not, not much else to do other than try what I've suggested.
This post may also be of some interest.
Advice::
Never assume anything. Research is your friend I had an LG Optimus One, was easy to mod, root, etc. I bought this L9 ( P769 ) on the assumption that it would be similar. Boy was I wrong. However, I did the research before attempting to do anything with the L9.
shinobisoft said:
It's always best to include your device model when asking questions like this. There are for models of the L9 and the all have different quirks.
A factory hard-reset or use the 'Recovery' option in the LG Support tool. Only things I can think of at the moment with a lack of details.
Did you back anything up? If not, not much else to do other than try what I've suggested.
This post may also be of some interest.
Advice::
Never assume anything. Research is your friend I had an LG Optimus One, was easy to mod, root, etc. I bought this L9 ( P769 ) on the assumption that it would be similar. Boy was I wrong. However, I did the research before attempting to do anything with the L9.
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I really regret doing what I did :crying:. It's definitely a huge lesson for me.
My model: LG Optimus L9 MS769 (back cover says P769?)
If a factory hard-reset means holding the home button, voIume UP button, and power button, then I already did that but I did not reach the robot.
In the LG support tool, after I enter S/W upgrade mode, it says the software version is V10D and that there is an upgrade available. When I start the upgrade, it goes through the first step but when I get to the second step, it doesn't download I think. I have an image but I can't link to it since I have under 10 posts.
http ://i. imgur. com/8OqkFsu.png
whosgt said:
I was trying to install a custom ROM and did not know I needed an unlocked bootloader, as I used ROMs on a S4 without doing any extra work.
Anyway, so when I attempted that, my Optimus L9 rebooted and gave me the LG logo with the "Security Error" words below it. It's stuck on that now. I tried using the LG Mobile Support Tool, but it gets stuck on downloading new software. The progress bar disappears quickly, so I'm sure it's not downloading.
I tried leaving it to download for around 45 minutes, but it was stuck on the same screen when I came back, with no progress bar. It can't be that it's taking long, I have decent Internet (150/75). I'm afraid of leaving it for hours as the device does heat up.
Is there ANYTHING I can do? I tried calling LG and the woman who was there to help me was rude and treated me like an idiot, only to give me the solution of sending it in. PLEASE help me!!
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Their network is horribly slow. I've heard of people waiting 2 hours. In addition the tool appears to freeze. However, it's still operating.
I don't prefer this method because of the time.
Learn how to use the unofficial fastboot & offline flash.
Or just keep waiting for that program to finish.
Sent from my LGMS769 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
kuma82 said:
Their network is horribly slow. I've heard of people waiting 2 hours. In addition the tool appears to freeze. However, it's still operating.
I don't prefer this method because of the time.
Learn how to use the unofficial fastboot & offline flash.
Or just keep waiting for that program to finish.
Sent from my LGMS769 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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So it's normal? The reason I thought otherwise was because when I searched, I saw 0 people with the stuck/long download issue and figured it was just me. I didn't want to risk my device even further as I am aware that it has been soft-bricked, so there is a little hope available. Should I let it sit for 3-4 hours and let it over-heat?
I attempted the fastboot method but my device was not showing under the Devices section. I do not have a "Other Devices" section when I get to the step.
I am trying the offline flash method now, although I can't find a working V10D KDZ.
whosgt said:
So it's normal? The reason I thought otherwise was because when I searched, I saw 0 people with the stuck/long download issue and figured it was just me. I didn't want to risk my device even further as I am aware that it has been soft-bricked, so there is a little hope available. Should I let it sit for 3-4 hours and let it over-heat?
I attempted the fastboot method but my device was not showing under the Devices section. I do not have a "Other Devices" section when I get to the step.
I am trying the offline flash method now, although I can't find a working V10D KDZ.
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Do you see an entry in Device Manager for TI Board ( I think )? It's TI something or other, lol. Sorry brain fart.
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I don't understand the device heating up. When attached to PC via USB my P769 is in slow charge mode unlike if attached to a wall charger.
shinobisoft said:
Do you see an entry in Device Manager for TI Board ( I think )? It's TI something or other, lol. Sorry brain fart.
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I don't understand the device heating up. When attached to PC via USB my P769 is in slow charge mode unlike if attached to a wall charger.
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No entry in TI Board or anything similar either .
And I don't understand either. I'm letting it sit on the download process now and it's slowly getting warmer.
Try this post for ICS KDZs
shinobisoft said:
Try this post for ICS KDZs
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Will it matter if I use a different version? I just downloaded V20D.
whosgt said:
Will it matter if I use a different version? I just downloaded V20D.
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At this point you don't have anything else to loose. I honestly can't say yes or no. I think all pertinent partitions will be updated to the newer version. I've never used this method so I cannot say 100%.
shinobisoft said:
At this point you don't have anything else to loose. I honestly can't say yes or no. I think all pertinent partitions will be updated to the newer version. I've never used this method so I cannot say 100%.
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You're right, let's try it.
Best of luck to you! :fingers-crossed:
shinobisoft said:
Best of luck to you! :fingers-crossed:
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The support tool won't work after I do the bypass trick
whosgt said:
The support tool won't work after I do the bypass trick
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As in LG Support Tool? No I don't think it will since your phone has been altered with unofficial methods. I could be wrong tho.
Just realized something else strange, IMHO, my P769 came with Android 4.1.2 ( JellyBean ) and you say you were on stock ICS?
Just out of curiosity was it a WalMart purchase? They're still advertised as having ICS 4.0.4. Last update I got was to from V20G to V20H which is what I'm on now.
shinobisoft said:
As in LG Support Tool? No I don't think it will since your phone has been altered with unofficial methods. I could be wrong tho.
Just realized something else strange, IMHO, my P769 came with Android 4.1.2 ( JellyBean ) and you say you were on stock ICS?
Just out of curiosity was it a WalMart purchase? They're still advertised as having ICS 4.0.4. Last update I got was to from V20G to V20H which is what I'm on now.
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I mean that in order for the KDZ flash to work you must do some edits in the host file so that you can do the offline fix, I did it but it won't work as the tool crashes while connecting to the device.
My device also came with 4.1.2. It did not come with ICS. But when I open the support tool it says V10D. I bought my L9 from an official MetroPCS store
shinobisoft said:
As in LG Support Tool? No I don't think it will since your phone has been altered with unofficial methods. I could be wrong tho.
Just realized something else strange, IMHO, my P769 came with Android 4.1.2 ( JellyBean ) and you say you were on stock ICS?
Just out of curiosity was it a WalMart purchase? They're still advertised as having ICS 4.0.4. Last update I got was to from V20G to V20H which is what I'm on now.
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UPDATE: I'm trying to use the fastboot method and I think I get why the device isn't showing up. When I initially plug it in (no battery), it appears under Other Devices but then the list refreshes and it disappears. Anything I can do?
whosgt said:
UPDATE: I'm trying to use the fastboot method and I think I get why the device isn't showing up. When I initially plug it in (no battery), it appears under Other Devices but then the list refreshes and it disappears. Anything I can do?
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Yep. Hurry up and right click on it before it disappears and select "Update Driver". You need to manually point Device Manager to the usb_driver folder in the fastboot tools folder. You may have to do that a couple times. If successful, unplug USB from device wait a couple seconds and plug back in. This will reinstall the drivers just in case they didn't take the first time.
whosgt said:
UPDATE: I'm trying to use the fastboot method and I think I get why the device isn't showing up. When I initially plug it in (no battery), it appears under Other Devices but then the list refreshes and it disappears. Anything I can do?
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read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44578108&postcount=34
and use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292828&highlight=fastboot
kuma82 said:
read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44578108&postcount=34
and use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292828&highlight=fastboot
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shinobisoft said:
Yep. Hurry up and right click on it before it disappears and select "Update Driver". You need to manually point Device Manager to the usb_driver folder in the fastboot tools folder. You may have to do that a couple times. If successful, unplug USB from device wait a couple seconds and plug back in. This will reinstall the drivers just in case they didn't take the first time.
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I got fastboot to work!!! I got the inverted screen and all. Now the problem is that I can't flash the phone . I keep trying a KDZ I downloaded. The supporter tool provided in the zip keeps trying to connect to the phone, the UpTest one loads the new Support Tool and it crashes, and the KDZ UPD tool gets stuck on unpacking KDZ and says no phone found.
whosgt said:
I got fastboot to work!!! I got the inverted screen and all. Now the problem is that I can't flash the phone . I keep trying a KDZ I downloaded. The supporter tool provided in the zip keeps trying to connect to the phone, the UpTest one loads the new Support Tool and it crashes, and the KDZ UPD tool gets stuck on unpacking KDZ and says no phone found.
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Do you have your antivirus disabled?
Try running in the original administrator
Open an elevated cmd and type the following.
net user administrator /active:yes
Log out of your current account and go into the Administrator account and try using the programs.
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I bought Cube iWork 3G tablet,recently.
I am trying to root it,but I cannot enable USB debuggging.
Please,check the attached fotos about DEVELOPER OPTIONS and ABOUT TABLET.
Regards
no option to turn on usb debugging
I also recently received the iwor8 3g dual boot tablet.
I'm in the same boat as you. No option to turn it on. Disabled by default.
I wrote the distributor about it, this is their response.
"Today we called the factory, they told, the iwork8 don't have the function.
The iwork8 tablet itself is a computer, one computer can't connect with another computer with USB cable.
The USB port only have host mode, not have client mode.
Very very sorry for this "
In addition to this, i can't get my PC to see the tablet. I've downloaded drivers but that didn't help, as th pc can't see it. Do you have this issue as well?
I read on the chinese forum http://bbs.51cube.com/en/forum.php of a rom with root that fixes it. I think thats what it said, it doesn't translate well… I'm still trying to decipher it all.
kc12 said:
I also recently received the iwor8 3g dual boot tablet.
I'm in the same boat as you. No option to turn it on. Disabled by default.
I wrote the distributor about it, this is their response.
"Today we called the factory, they told, the iwork8 don't have the function.
The iwork8 tablet itself is a computer, one computer can't connect with another computer with USB cable.
The USB port only have host mode, not have client mode.
Very very sorry for this "
In addition to this, i can't get my PC to see the tablet. I've downloaded drivers but that didn't help, as th pc can't see it. Do you have this issue as well?
I read on the chinese forum http://bbs.51cube.com/en/forum.php of a rom with root that fixes it. I think thats what it said, it doesn't translate well… I'm still trying to decipher it all.
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My laptop (win 8.1) cannot see the tablet,as well.
I have sent email message to Cube company and Im waiting for their respond.([email protected])
I have tried this,but with no result https://software.intel.com/en-us/xdk/docs/configuring-your-windows-usb-android-debug-connection-for-the-intel-xdk
I clicked on your link but couldn't find the rom with root tha fixes the problem.Could you please send another link?
Please,inform me for any solution because I want to root this tablet
Thanks for your help
thanks for link. I'll try it later....after I try padnet-if padnet doesn't work.
Somewhere, can't find it anymore.. I read someone was able to get the drivers installed using padnet. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1983470
I haven't had the chance to try it, but I will.
Here is the link for the ROM/Root thread in the Chinese forum. Notice it is for the iwork8 super edition. But as best as I can tell, it works for our's too. But don't take my word for it, lol. Do some research there first..
http://bbs.51cube.com/thread-99864-1-1.html You must register to see and get the download link. I am registered. here is the link for the rom
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1i305eip BUT I can't get it to download. It's too big to go to the free amount given. I'm not going to buy more space.
another interesting link/after root access. http://bbs.51cube.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=100935&extra=page=3&filter=typeid&typeid=69
If we can get USB debugging on, I feel we can root with Social Design concepts root package for intel devices here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/intel-android-devices-root-temp-cwm-t2975096 I used it on my dell Venue8 ASO. worked great.
keep me informed. I'll do the same for you.
thanks!
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ps. yes, I have already tried rooting with his package. Since the device isn't recognized, and usb debugging isn't on, nothing happens. I tried all 3 triggers.
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kc12 said:
thanks for link. I'll try it later....after I try padnet-if padnet doesn't work.
Somewhere, can't find it anymore.. I read someone was able to get the drivers installed using padnet. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1983470
I haven't had the chance to try it, but I will.
Here is the link for the ROM/Root thread in the Chinese forum. Notice it is for the iwork8 super edition. But as best as I can tell, it works for our's too. But don't take my word for it, lol. Do some research there first..
http://bbs.51cube.com/thread-99864-1-1.html You must register to see and get the download link. I am registered. here is the link for the rom
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1i305eip BUT I can't get it to download. It's too big to go to the free amount given. I'm not going to buy more space.
another interesting link/after root access. http://bbs.51cube.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=100935&extra=page=3&filter=typeid&typeid=69
If we can get USB debugging on, I feel we can root with Social Design concepts root package for intel devices here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/intel-android-devices-root-temp-cwm-t2975096 I used it on my dell Venue8 ASO. worked great.
keep me informed. I'll do the same for you.
thanks!
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ps. yes, I have already tried rooting with his package. Since the device isn't recognized, and usb debugging isn't on, nothing happens. I tried all 3 triggers.
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I had registered but couldnt see the links.
Thanks for the chinese links but I cannot translate correctly chinese and I am unable to go on.
I have asked help to another forum and Im waiting.
I will check pdanet.
Please,keep me informed.
Regards
you can translate using google chrome. The page will translate for you.
I have asked some questions there in the forum, waiting on a reply. I'll follow up later.
kc12 said:
you can translate using google chrome. The page will translate for you.
I have asked some questions there in the forum, waiting on a reply. I'll follow up later.
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When I told you about " I cannot translate correctly..." I meant google translation.Chinese to Greek translation is useless.
I have asked for help in http://freaktab.com.This site has "cube tablet forum".
I tried pdanet....it needs usb debugging,as well
Lol. Oh. Yes, google translate isn't very good with chinese. It takes some figuring out.
I have an account on freaktab. I looked through the forum there, didn't see anything. I'll check it out again, maybe one of the developers there can make us something we need.
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thanks for link. I'll try it later....after I try padnet-if padnet doesn't work.
Somewhere, can't find it anymore.. I read someone was able to get the drivers installed using padnet. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1983470
I haven't had the chance to try it, but I will.
Here is the link for the ROM/Root thread in the Chinese forum. Notice it is for the iwork8 super edition. But as best as I can tell, it works for our's too. But don't take my word for it, lol. Do some research there first..
http://bbs.51cube.com/thread-99864-1-1.html You must register to see and get the download link. I am registered. here is the link for the rom
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1i305eip BUT I can't get it to download. It's too big to go to the free amount given. I'm not going to buy more space.
another interesting link/after root access. http://bbs.51cube.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=100935&extra=page=3&filter=typeid&typeid=69
If we can get USB debugging on, I feel we can root with Social Design concepts root package for intel devices here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/intel-android-devices-root-temp-cwm-t2975096 I used it on my dell Venue8 ASO. worked great.
keep me informed. I'll do the same for you.
thanks!
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ps. yes, I have already tried rooting with his package. Since the device isn't recognized, and usb debugging isn't on, nothing happens. I tried all 3 triggers.
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Lol. Oh. Yes, google translate isn't very good with chinese. It takes some figuring out.
I have an account on freaktab. I looked through the forum there, didn't see anything. I'll check it out again, maybe one of the developers there can make us something we need.
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So far,it seems nothing is a ready-solution for us.Except probaply from that chinese custom ROM.But we need translation for this
If you know any developer anywhere who could make something suitable for us,then ask him for a custom rooted ROM.But how we would install this rooted ROM without debugging?The chinese ROM in your link, how is installed?
The only think I made.,was to boot in SAFE MODE by pressing(if I remember) VOL- while android OS was booting.Did you manage anything else?
Also,win8.1 OS allows mobile data…… that is nice and we must not loose it
Waiting for hopefull news
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The custom rom is flashed ('brushed' is 'Flashed' translated by google) with a flashing tool specifically for our cube tablet. A lot of tablets use flashing tools, there's one for ainol tablets, tablets with rockchips ((my hisense vidaa is rk3288), just two examples. When the rom isn't a flashable zip. So, based on what I was able to decipher, this tool loads the .Img files individually, therefore you replace the factory .Img file/files with the modified ones that root the tablet. Also, I believe the modified ones added or removed some apps. Not sure what else was changed. I didn't read anything about a custom recovery. I believe, but not sure, the modified system.Img file you flash in the tool has usb debugging enabled. <------ I think.
I could not get into recovery or fastboot. Only safe mode. Which appeared useless.
Till later!
thanks for keeping me in the loop.
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The custom rom is flashed ('brushed' is 'Flashed' translated by google) with a flashing tool specifically for our cube tablet. A lot of tablets use flashing tools, there's one for ainol tablets, tablets with rockchips ((my hisense vidaa is rk3288), just two examples. When the rom isn't a flashable zip. So, based on what I was able to decipher, this tool loads the .Img files individually, therefore you replace the factory .Img file/files with the modified ones that root the tablet. Also, I believe the modified ones added or removed some apps. Not sure what else was changed. I didn't read anything about a custom recovery. I believe, but not sure, the modified system.Img file you flash in the tool has usb debugging enabled. <------ I think.
I could not get into recovery or fastboot. Only safe mode. Which appeared useless.
Till later!
thanks for keeping me in the loop.
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So,you have translated,more or less, this Chinese link.
Do you think you could flash this ROM with success?
Probably youre waiting for replies on your web-questions before trying this chinese solution
Till now,no more news.
First, I have to figure out how to download the package, then decipher the tutorials, install the tools needed, then yes, the plan is to flash it.
It could take me a few days…
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First, I have to figure out how to download the package, then decipher the tutorials, install the tools needed, then yes, the plan is to flash it.
It could take me a few days…
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You're right.....I didn't manage to download anything of these files
I figured out how to download the files.
Still working on it… .
I hope you will go on with success
Thanks, i'll keep you posted…
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Till today no respond from Cube company or forum community.......Im waiting
fastboot
Hi ail3iou, last night i was able to find fastboot using the power and both volume keys together. But it only brings up the screen for a few seconds, then the tablet boots up.
Can you try it for me, please, and see if it responds the same way for you?
Place your finger right in the center of the volume key and press, this presses both + and - at the same time, and then the power button too. Hold them down. First you' ll see cube in chinese, the screen goes black, then small white letters that say "entering x?? Mode. Waiting on fastboot commamds" then for me, it dissappears and the tablet boots.
I've tried a few fancy finger movememts trying to keep it in fastboot, but no luck. See what you get.
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l tried what you told me and I got exactly the same things,as you.
I had tried some movements before and I had noticed this notification but I ignored it,as the tablet boots normally in the end.
Noone responded to my email messages.Still waiting...
Steps:
1. Turn Off Any Virus Protection Software
2. Download MP26010j_00_0316.kdz To Flash Your Phone Back To Stock
3. Install LGMobileDriver_WHQL_Ver_4.2.0.exe
4. Next Install LGUP_Store_Frame_Ver_1_14_3.msi
5. Make Sure That You Have Your Phone Connected (Take Battery Out Then Put It Back In Hold Volume Up And Connect With Micro USB) So LGUP Can Be Able To Recognize It
6. Then Double Click UPPERCUT.exe to open up LGUP Now But Only Thing Is That Uppercut will try to verify just ignore and if it doesn't open up just open lgup from desktop and its going to view phone as unknown
7. Unplug Phone But Keep LG Download Mode On And Exit LGUP
8. Open LGUP First And Then Connect Phone Which Should Recognize Phone As MP260
9. Click Upgrade, Make Sure That Bin Is Checked And Select File MP26010j_00_0316.kdz To Flash And Click Start
10. Your Done! Video Coming Soon
Links: https://mega.nz/#!EZcURRSD!NF_5MU4dJUpTknRcPMQWFVoYo4ePsGkoA0ndkkzVsmI https://mega.nz/#!dFNWFZZa!Rl3P7tJs7J51TtjcnaLwR3RHgGdRSco8NcJ9yog86J0 https://mega.nz/#!oVNSnYTB!3y9-P4t_8P-lj5sCXhFjO0R8J3j4Z_US-XCjVGysgEI https://mega.nz/#!pAUgGAwC!j5d3C8pUdQR5XMpqWBgLDu2O3tE99yWNa2nwXud3OSo
The Only Thing Im Disappointed Is That Every Time You Reboot Phone or Turn It On It Keeps Saying Lock Bootloader But Just Press The Power Button To Continue Repeating The Process Does Not Remove That Message
I Made This Tutorial For Some People That Have Trouble With Apps That Detect Root
Phone dont turn on at all
yesterday i rooted my k20 mp260 then this morning i wanted to revert back to stock and no root, i tried to unroot it but i didnt follow this cause i didnt find it til now,but i got rid of root and then i tried to update via ota and it went into twrp and then it was installing until it just went black, like it shut off now it doesnt power on. when i plug it in to pc it finds it but it cant install the driver. any help to try to Resurrect from the grave would be great
Just a Heads up there is a new version out, as of 9/01/17
MP26010r_00_0817.kdz
download link
https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-mp260-firmwares/
fyi u can get rid of the bootloader bootup annoyance by following the unlock bootloader instructions but instead of typing fastboot oem unlock type fastboot oem lock
shaneg79 said:
fyi u can get rid of the bootloader bootup annoyance by following the unlock bootloader instructions but instead of typing fastboot oem unlock type fastboot oem lock
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If you lock the bootloader if you have custom recovery (twrp) and superuser you will not be able to boot
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If you lock the bootloader if you have custom recovery (twrp) and superuser you will not be able to boot
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Correct but this thread was about removing root
shaneg79 said:
Correct but this thread was about removing root
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ah, I thought that was in the original post or implied if completely unrooting.
New Optimus said:
Just a Heads up there is a new version out, as of 9/01/17
MP26010r_00_0817.kdz
download link
https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-mp260-firmwares/
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Any link for the T-mobile variant?
I looked all over and reached the end of internet but couldn't find , lol!
meazz1 said:
Any link for the T-mobile variant?
I looked all over and reached the end of internet but couldn't find , lol!
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Here
kc6wke said:
Here
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Thanks
meazz1 said:
Thanks
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Looked and saw two links for the newest kdz. I'm in the USA so TMO =north america.
But I 'm curios what TMI stands for, no info on that page of region listings.
meazz1 said:
Looked and saw two links for the newest kdz. I'm in the USA so TMO =north america.
But I 'm curios what TMI stands for, no info on that page of region listings.
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Not sure about TMI, use TMO North America
I figured I'd post this here to, because I am thinking about getting this phone. It's $99 at metro pcs right now, that's really hard to pass up.
In a twrp+root thread there are some that cannot get root, with the last LG firmware update, so I'm guessing this is a soft brick as apposed to a hard brick.
So, had a question.
If in the case of the like 10% of the people that do this root, the phone won't root or bricks, if I get this phone and and that happens, is it possible to flash the phone via the LG program, with a KDZ file and go back to stock like in this thread? If so I will probably buy this phone tomorrow (crosses fingers the kdz trick will work)
From looking at the videos, it looks as if the LG program is similar to the Samsung Odin program as far as flashing goes, am I correct in this?
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I know this thread has not been active for a while. However I have a Metro LG K20 Plus phone and want to change the firmware to T-Mobile. I have not been successful doing this as I always get invalid firmware, because LG UP recognizes the phone as a metro phone. Is there a way to succeed in getting the T-Mobile firmware on the phone?
thanks in advance.
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yesterday i rooted my k20 mp260 then this morning i wanted to revert back to stock and no root, i tried to unroot it but i didnt follow this cause i didnt find it til now,but i got rid of root and then i tried to update via ota and it went into twrp and then it was installing until it just went black, like it shut off now it doesnt power on. when i plug it in to pc it finds it but it cant install the driver. any help to try to Resurrect from the grave would be great
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Did you find any answers to this? I have one that is bricked. It will not show up when connected to a computer at all
Virus warning from Avira in Uppercut
lg k20 plus soft bricked?
So I've searched high and low and have tried suggestion after suggestion with no avail. To start things off, I have a soft bricked LG k20 plus. Everything was working fine until the other day when I went to flash a kernel, and when the phone restarted, the screen was a dark grey/black color. I rooted the devices using massis method, removed SU and then rooted using Magisk. Like I said everything was working fine and for whatever reason I decided to try a different kernel. That's when it all went downhill. So now when I turn the phone on, the screen is still blank but it vibrates. When I've connected it to a computer, on my Mac it doesn't show up with ADB or FASTBOOT but in my device tree it comes up as LGE Android device. I borrowed my friends laptop since it runs windows, and my Mac is a dinosaur. ADB doesn't pick it up either, but in a USB hub it says the same thing, LGE Android device and lower down it comes up as TP-LINK. Now tryin to use LG Flash tools doesn't work, LGUP doesn't see my device, and when I tried to extract the KZD file, when I go to select it from the list there is no file to choose. Since I can't see anything on my screen, I can't tell if I'm in download mode, bootloader, etc, but in my device tree sometimes my phone will pop up an bootloader interface and I can use fastboot commands. When I was last able to see my screen, yes, USB debugging was on, I had a recovery, but since I can't see anything on my screen I can't seem to boot into recovery. If I could I would wipe cache and all. I think I may have read too many article and suggestions as to what to do because nothing seems to be working, and don't seem to find anything else related closely enough to my issue. Anyone have a clue as to where I should start? I'll have to give my friend back her laptop soon, and since my mac is so old, and the whole PC vs Mac feud, my computer won't be of much help. Any advice my hair strands would greatly appreciate before they rest are pulled out lol
I'm stuck on waiting for all devices in adb.. My phone screen has a menu with three choices, one of them is flash unlock.bin. Should I keep waiting for all devices for how long in adb?
What procedure are you using to unlock? The WTF process is the one that I believe has worked the best for most people... and that doesn't have anything special on the phone screen, so I'm thinking you're using some app or script?
dsk1000 said:
I'm stuck on waiting for all devices in adb.. My phone screen has a menu with three choices, one of them is flash unlock.bin. Should I keep waiting for all devices for how long in adb?
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Yea, I'm following that one. I read somewhere about AMD PCs causing problems. My phone shows when I use adb devices. So should I be a little more patient or what?
No, the processes are quick. AMD Ryzens typically have issues, but it's only because of the USB driver they use. I've heard a few Intels have issues sometimes as well.
The key is, you just need to try other computers... this is the "hardest" thing to do, but it's really the only solution to that issue. The process takes under a second, so it's not a patience issue.
For the record, my older laptop with an AMD A9 CPU did the process fine... so, again, it's not a CPU issue, but a driver issue for the USB, apparently...
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No, the processes are quick. AMD Ryzens typically have issues, but it's only because of the USB driver they use. I've heard a few Intels have issues sometimes as well.
The key is, you just need to try other computers... this is the "hardest" thing to do, but it's really the only solution to that issue. The process takes under a second, so it's not a patience issue.
For the record, my older laptop with an AMD A9 CPU did the process fine... so, again, it's not a CPU issue, but a driver issue for the USB, apparently...
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Thanks for the reply..I'm super new to adb..but I am following wtf instructions. I will keep researching..and asking questions. Thanks. PS I haven't rooted anything since my lg g3..
dsk1000 said:
Thanks for the reply..I'm super new to adb..but I am following wtf instructions. I will keep researching..and asking questions. Thanks. PS I haven't rooted anything since my lg g3..
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Some people had to use 2 or 3 computers. An older one with Intel CPU works best (especially if it has USB 2.0), but yes an AMD can work. As noted by @schwinn8 Ryzens are no go. One guy was upset because he had superfast gaming computer and we kept telling him to try another computer. He borrowed his brother's mediocre laptop and BOOM, worked. Another guy dug some old laptop out of his closet and it worked.
Thanks for the reply...i was just reading about adb making sure it wasn't something i was doing wrong. Even tried on an old iMac that i had installed linux on. "Waiting for device..." So..still reading and learning to be patient. Thank you
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Thanks for the reply...i was just reading about adb making sure it wasn't something i was doing wrong. Even tried on an old iMac that i had installed linux on. "Waiting for device..." So..still reading and learning to be patient. Thank you
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Also, try the steps mentioned in Wtf troubleshooting section.
Other than that you may have to mess around in the device manager section to see if the phone is detected properly or not.
(if there's a problem with the driver the device will show up as unknown android device or something)
dsk1000 said:
Thanks for the reply...i was just reading about adb making sure it wasn't something i was doing wrong. Even tried on an old iMac that i had installed linux on. "Waiting for device..." So..still reading and learning to be patient. Thank you
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You said "patient"... just to reiterate, this process doesn't take longer on a computer that says "waiting for device". It's a fast process, so if it's not happening within a few seconds, it won't work on that setup, period. Don't waste your time waiting - get another machine/cable/etc (check the troubleshooting steps to find other possible issues... the computer is usually the biggest problem to overcome, but the most successful).
Good news, i unlocked my phone and installed twrp, then i had to stop the process (wtf)
i still need to make a backup in TWRP and flash two more files from wtf notes. I cannot seem to be able to reboot into TWRP from ADB. thanks in advance
The oem is greyed out in developer mode and says its unlocked. Idk?
Glad to hear you got it unlocked.
In the WTF post it says that the developer mode may remain grayed out after being flipped... this is normal. It comes back after some time. Of course, you don't want to toggle it again anyway, since you're unlocked...
When i go to use an app to boot into twrp..it tells me its not rooted.
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When i go to use an app to boot into twrp..it tells me its not rooted.
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Used getvar..unlocked.
Well its done..used an old hp A6 with linuxmint. I found linux to be straightforward and easy when trying to root my phone. No jumping thru hoops and juggling stuff.
Any recommendations for remodeling the phone? Boot to twrp..roms..ect?
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When i go to use an app to boot into twrp..it tells me its not rooted.
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Bootloader unlocked is not rooted. It's just the prerequisite to being rooted. Then you install TWRP custom recovery and then use that to flash Magisk. It's all in the WTF Instructions. Also be sure to use the version of Magisk in the WTF Instructions, at least initially.
Thanks..ive got magisk from the instructions. It wants to update..should?
Once you are booted into Android, you can update Magisk to some degree. I forget the last version I had but I recall I could go to 20.x or something without issue. But there is always a risk of having issues if you update to the latest version... so be prepared to go back to the one on the WTF thread if the phone has issues. In other words, don't do this last minute or without a PC to work from... because it could fail.
The only time you have to use the old Magisk is during that first boot with it... once you're booted through, you have been able to update to newer versions. But unless you need some specific feature of the newest version, I might suggest leaving it alone...
I read somewhere..when i upgrade on US 998 20b, i need to move up to 20c?
Also, do i use the "twrp version. 20c"?