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I've recently acquired a Photon 4g and would like to root it. I've been using guides on XDA for a while now. Ive been rooting since the g1 and I've tied every method available for the Photon to no avail. I have the latest update so I think thats why the tordpedo method isn't working and I've tried both AIO roots with no luck as well. Can anyone give me any advice as to what I can do or point me in the right direction? Been searching the forum and google and I can find anything.
Side note, is it possible to downgrade and then root? Been searching downgrade on the Photon and again... no luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
You don't need to downgrade to root it. I used the one click AIO root on the latest update with no problems. And fyi you also need to unlock the boot loader on the photon, its not like how on other phones where once you root it your done.
Here's everything you need to know http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20331544
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Wrong, just for this person to ROOT the phone he/she doesnt need to unlock the bootloader.
For them to root the phone you need to before running the AIO root you need to enable USB debugging on the phone.
To enable you go to settings >> Applications >>> Development >>> then enable USB Debugging..
Good luck chances are good that this was your issue.
Lancerz said:
You don't need to downgrade to root it. I used the one click AIO root on the latest update with no problems. And fyi you also need to unlock the boot loader on the photon, its not like how on other phones where once you root it your done.
Here's everything you need to know http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20331544
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I also used shabby's AIO one click. I bought my MoPho and activated it. I think it happened during activation, but may have been right after, it updated immediately updated to the latest firmware. When I set up one of the things I did was enable USB debugging. When I rooted it worked perfectly first try.
I'm a MoPho-er
sanjuansr said:
I've recently acquired a Photon 4g and would like to root it. I've been using guides on XDA for a while now. Ive been rooting since the g1 and I've tied every method available for the Photon to no avail. I have the latest update so I think thats why the tordpedo method isn't working and I've tried both AIO roots with no luck as well. Can anyone give me any advice as to what I can do or point me in the right direction? Been searching the forum and google and I can find anything.
Side note, is it possible to downgrade and then root? Been searching downgrade on the Photon and again... no luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I used the method described by qbking77 in his youtube video.
Go to youtube and search for "qbking77 photon" Its one of the videos that gets listed.
Hope this helps.
- Harakiri
I tried that. I've installed the proper drivers. enabled debugging and it still won't root my phone. I've been rooting for a while and I followed the instructions to the T.
sanjuansr said:
I tried that. I've installed the proper drivers. enabled debugging and it still won't root my phone. I've been rooting for a while and I followed the instructions to the T.
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You're not giving us info to allow us to help:
- Error messages?
- Screen shots of your PC's DOS window?
- Was your Photon new out of box? If not, hard to tell what may have done to it. Maybe flash back to stock.
ScottieRotten said:
Wrong, just for this person to ROOT the phone he/she doesnt need to unlock the bootloader.
For them to root the phone you need to before running the AIO root you need to enable USB debugging on the phone.
To enable you go to settings >> Applications >>> Development >>> then enable USB Debugging..
Good luck chances are good that this was your issue.
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I guess you don't understand what I'm saying. On other phones when you root them that's all you have to do to run custom roms. On the photon to run custom roms you have to unlock the bootloader unless its 1 of the 2 roms where you can be locked. I didn't say you had to unlock the bootloader to root the phone.
No problem, just seemed as bad advice compared to what the OP was refering to.
He was having trouble rooting, he is obviously new and it seemed that telling him to unlock his bootloader was only clouding the issue.
He/she was having trouble rooting, so what would cause that? Certaintly not the bootloader.
Im at work so i dont have my laptop to give the exact error but ill give a brief explanation from memory. I installed the 32 bit drivers on my laptop running windows 7. I ran the aio and when it says thanks to creator(i forgot who but my version doesnt say edgan) i make sure o have debugging check and proceed. It recognizes the phone and runs fine up until it says erasing all your ****. Then it reboots and says device not recognized repeatedly then says you should be rooted.
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Thanks guys for all your advice and help. I found my problem and I'm now rooted.
For anyone interested in the solution. I switched laptops from one with windows 7 to a xp laptop and every time the AIO said it was rebooting I unplugged my phone until it was fully booted then plugged it back in to be sure the program recognized it. Worked on first try with new machine.
I've tried purple drake I root. One click root and a couple different
Ways with computer and without of to root my pho,e and no success
I'm new to this so I'm asking for help can anybody help me get started in
Rooting my phone I would like to do and get into this stuff soo please
Some one help me l] thanks
What software version are you on?
Help rooting
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What software version are you on?
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Vs985 24b I really want to root my phon and I'm out of options
Can u help
masta13 said:
Vs985 24b I really want to root my phon and I'm out of options
Can u help
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Go to the Verizon LG G3 - General section and search for the Verizon LG G3 All-in-one Toolkit (VS985) (Root and TWRP easy).. Read all of the thread a time or two. Yes, many of the posts aren't relevant now that it is up to version 1.2 or later.
When you try to follow that method, write down the steps that you do. Post your results on that thread. I'll follow it there. The OP will probably reply also. If you have problems with it, don't just say it didn't work. It is easier to trouble shoot when you list your steps and results. Don't overlook the part in the first post about installing Adb system wide. I rooted the G3 on 23c and a droid turbo on kitkat with moforoot all in the same weekend so I'm a little bit fuzzy on which steps were for each one. And I'm pretty new at rooting on top of that. Once you get a command window open an ADB to recognize your device, the toolkit should work for you. If you haven't done ADB before, you'll need some specific steps for that- getting into developer mode, enable USB debugging, MTP mode etc.
I bought a LGL43AL tracphone. I tried to root it with several root apps and PC programs. I was finally able to root it with Kingo Root via PC. However, When I tried to run SuperSU I get a message "There is no SU binary installed and Super SU cannot install it. This is a problem!". Also, when I reboot my phone, it becomes unrooted. After trying many things, I have come to the conclusion that my bootloader is locked. On this phone, recovery is merely to reset to factory mode. There are no other options. I did find a tutorial on how to unlock European lg tracfones by getting a code. I am in the US and was leary to try it. Which led me here to get some advice. Any help or suggestions would be great.
Ok, so I've been looking into this some more and have found that the For LG Optimus Zone 3, LG K4 LTE, LG Spree, and the LG Rebel LTE are basically the same phone. Does this mean that I can use the same method to root my phone (mine being the Rebel LTE)? I ask because there are ample threads on the Optimus zone 3. I don't really care about the warranty on my phone. I just don't want to brick it.
@becksterorange
This was the method I used to replace KingUser with SuperSU on a few different devices.
http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html
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becksterorange said:
Ok, so I've been looking into this some more and have found that the For LG Optimus Zone 3, LG K4 LTE, LG Spree, and the LG Rebel LTE are basically the same phone. Does this mean that I can use the same method to root my phone (mine being the Rebel LTE)? I ask because there are ample threads on the Optimus zone 3. I don't really care about the warranty on my phone. I just don't want to brick it.
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Did you get anywhere with rooting your rebel? Waiting to see what others come up with so i don't run into a brick.
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Did you get anywhere with rooting your rebel? Waiting to see what others come up with so i don't run into a brick.
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I haven't tried again yet. Been too busy at work. I might get a chance to try if it rains today because I won't have to go to work. I'll get back to you when I do though.
Fail. I can get my phone to root. But, when I try to install the su binary by any method, I lose my root. ?
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becksterorange said:
Fail. I can get my phone to root. But, when I try to install the su binary by any method, I lose my root. ��
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I tried also with kingo and kingroot and lost root also. Bummer. Not a big deal but root is always welcomed. Main thing i use root for is to use the adaway app and delete that god aweful tracfone boot and shutdown logo, which requires root. Maybe someone else will figure it out and share with us.
I disabled most of the google apps as they are useless to me. Very snappy for what it is. I got it on a good deal at walmart. They had it priced wrong at $19.98 and had to sell it to me because of their goof up. Was suppose to be like $79.99.
Nice price for your phone. I really just like to get rid of the bloat and to use lucky patcher. Maybe someday on this phone. ?
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I got the LG L44VL version for tracfone. Looks like there is no root for this device. Like anything newer than 2014 and low end is a no go.
utahman1971 said:
I got the LG L44VL version for tracfone. Looks like there is no root for this device. Like anything newer than 2014 and low end is a no go.
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I'm having the same challenges, too.
Has anyone tried oem unlock?
Nope...still researching.
I was wondering if anyone has tried " fastboot oem unlock-go" command.
We need a way to access our bootloader. Can some one please assist?
i have been trying root apps like kingroot ect to root with and without pc and it fails everytime.
does boost have something in these phones to prevent it? yes according to kingroot my bootloader was unlocked when i tried rooting. if it helps my device info is
model# LGLs755
hardware. Rev 1.1
android version. 6.0.1
Kernel 3.18.22
build#MXB48T
if their is a way that has worked please let me know...thanks
oh and is their a way to perm unlock the bootloader that wont mess anything up
bigmoe1738 said:
i have been trying root apps like kingroot ect to root with and without pc and it fails everytime.
does boost have something in these phones to prevent it? yes according to kingroot my bootloader was unlocked when i tried rooting. if it helps my device info is
model# LGLs755
hardware. Rev 1.1
android version. 6.0.1
Kernel 3.18.22
build#MXB48T
if their is a way that has worked please let me know...thanks
oh and is their a way to perm unlock the bootloader that wont mess anything up
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Good morning BigMoe1738,
I think that you should try Kingoroot App or iRoot (if you have a PC of course) to root your LG. I have rooted my own LG L3ii using iRoot, but I do not own the LG Ls755.
Please inform me if you try these methods.
Regards,
Apousiologos
I'm finding that the LG x Power is bullet proof. I have tried every kind of way to root it that I can find on the black mart to the internet and youtube. Nothing seems to want to work. The good news is the phone doesn't brick after a failed attempt. That is my experience only. It may freeze up but still can be turned off and back on again.
So I ask... Is there any working things out there?
I want to learn to code to make a way to root if someone wants to help me? Trying to get info to learn how and linux a computer.
Just got a system update from LG... Wondering if I should hold off on it as long as I can?
Such a sad strange sick world we live in where we have to knowingly attempt to make our mobile computers vulnerable to viruses just to have administrative rights to a system we bought and paid for...
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Rooting work with FRP lock enabled?
Hi, I am trying to root my Lg X Power as well. However in preparation of this, I factory reset it, completely forgetting about the FRP.
So long story short, I need some sort of bypass for the FRP lock, or a way to root that doesn't care about the FRP being activated.
Hey I just found a post about it at another page, they claim it works on this model, as well as other versions of the X power, has anyone read about it or try it??
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I'm finding that the LG x Power is bullet proof. I have tried every kind of way to root it that I can find on the black mart to the internet and youtube. Nothing seems to want to work. The good news is the phone doesn't brick after a failed attempt. That is my experience only. It may freeze up but still can be turned off and back on again.
So I ask... Is there any working things out there?
I want to learn to code to make a way to root if someone wants to help me? Trying to get info to learn how and linux a computer.
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I would so be down for that if someone would right the code I could figure out how to get that far.
If we can get a stock image for my LG x charge (lg x sp320) im ready to install Magisk...
I have a boost lg-320 7.1.1 can anyone help me with rooting? Ive tried all the obvious one clickers and im without a PC.
james.ellis92 said:
I have a boost lg-320 7.1.1 can anyone help me with rooting? Ive tried all the obvious one clickers and im without a PC.
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Here you go:
1) Obtain hammer
2) smash LG Phone
3) research, research, research
4) buy different phone with working root
In all seriousness, if you can take the phone back do so. LG phones do not root. If unable to return it, hopefully you at least got a good deal. Next time do the homework and buy something with a known root. The days of buying a phone and just rooting it with an all-in-one kit are over.
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bornagainpenguin said:
Here you go:
1) Obtain hammer
2) smash LG Phone
3) research, research, research
4) buy different phone with working root
In all seriousness, if you can take the phone back do so. LG phones do not root. If unable to return it, hopefully you at least got a good deal. Next time do the homework and buy something with a known root. The days of buying a phone and just rooting it with an all-in-one kit are over.
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I don't understand why LGLS755 are so hard to root. I tried for months to root it. XDA can't do it I have tried every root tool myself.
boots123456 said:
I don't understand why LGLS755 are so hard to root. I tried for months to root it. XDA can't do it I have tried every root tool myself.
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The reason it can't be rooted is because manufacturers and software developers are securing THEIR investment. By locking down devices it increases security measures against malicious attacks from outside sources and software and decreases the risk of consumers reporting vulnerabilities and attacks on their hardware and software due to end-user modification.
While we own the individual hardware with the software installed, we do not own the RIGHTS or LICENSE to the software and hardware. Therefore we cannot claim to be able to do whatever we want with the device just because it's in our pockets.
You want root? Get any Samsung, HTC, Pixel or older LG device. While the same rule above applies, people try harder on them because they are the most popular devices among users and the ecosystem between them is very similar and easily exploitable.
Aside from all that, root and rom developers don't really give many ****s about low-end, stupid cheap hardware anymore like they used to. *Insert related Metallica lyric here*
DrSubstance said:
Hi, I am trying to root my Lg X Power as well. However in preparation of this, I factory reset it, completely forgetting about the FRP.
So long story short, I need some sort of bypass for the FRP lock, or a way to root that doesn't care about the FRP being activated.
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I bypassed this with the talkback option
How do i root my phone
How do i root my phone it's really pissed me off
bornagainpenguin said:
Here you go:
1) Obtain hammer
2) smash LG Phone
3) research, research, research
4) buy different phone with working root
In all seriousness, if you can take the phone back do so. LG phones do not root. If unable to return it, hopefully you at least got a good deal. Next time do the homework and buy something with a known root. The days of buying a phone and just rooting it with an all-in-one kit are over.
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what? LG phones can get ROOT, its just difficult to do so, and some models can't get it, but not all of them... just unlock bootloader, install the right recovery and then flash super su, of course every phone is different and the procedures may be different
Antel1904 said:
what? LG phones can get ROOT, its just difficult to do so, and some models can't get it, but not all of them... just unlock bootloader, install the right recovery and then flash super su, of course every phone is different and the procedures may be different
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Yeah? Those some models have included the last three that I've purchased. Most of the time a root exists for some European model but not the US model so when I try to do my diligence and research it comes up as having a root method only for me to discover that the method does not actually work.
Your word games to the contrary I think the posts in this thread make it clear that LG phones do not have root. Much easier to write off LG than to keep wasting money on phones that don't actually root. Effectively LG phones do not root.
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I am sorry you haven't rooted yet with this phone.
james.ellis92 said:
I have a boost lg-320 7.1.1 can anyone help me with rooting? Ive tried all the obvious one clickers and im without a PC.
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Hi,
I have the same phone. Lg-sp320 x-charge. On boost/sprint. I have a computer and i can use adb to push files and run a script. I don't know if i need to preform a permanent oem unlock for the bootloader. And im sure i can probably find, well i hope i could find an original firmware. Any help would be a godsend. Thanks.
LG phones do too root. I've done several
equitube said:
LG phones do too root. I've done several
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Great!
Root this one. Root the last several LG phones released. LG phones *used* to root. They do not any more.
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bornagainpenguin said:
Your word games to the contrary I think the posts in this thread make it clear that LG phones do not have root. Much easier to write off LG than to keep wasting money on phones that don't actually root. Effectively LG phones do not root.
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I've rooted several LG phones
Hi I want to know if anyone knows how too root the LG G Pad X 2 10.1 UK750 model and if not then if I can get a hold of a developer who can help. Thank You
Bump-I want to root this thing too, it's a pretty good pad if I could only get the LG crap off of it
Just bought one at US Cellular
I would also like to know this. Seems like a decent tablet for the price I got it
I can supply a system dump I believe, if it will help. If anyone finds anything- please, post it here. Having what few scraps we can find in one spot has to help.
We have to know the bootloader can be unlocked and are all fastboot commands stay intact.
Here's a system dump if that'll help at all.
mingkee said:
We have to know the bootloader can be unlocked and are all fastboot commands stay intact.
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Here's a system dump. ADB works, can't get into fastboot. I have developer options enabled and I CAN enable OEM unlock...but of course LG isn't allowing unlocking on their dev site.
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We have to know the bootloader can be unlocked and are all fastboot commands stay intact.
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I can get into download mode, and adb works. Fastboot doesn't seem to be there. I suppose it might be possible to factory sign a modified .kdz? I don't know enough to know if that's possible, but I'll test it if you try and make one
LG Gpad X II 10.1 REALLY want to ROOT!!
Ok, more stuff. Here's a stock boot image and a patched boot image I extracted with magisk. Can anyone figure out a way to put these together and sign it such that it will install? I really want to root this thing. I am willing to try just about anything that stands a chance of working. If you're a dev and willing to at least give it a try, let me know and I'm ready to go at it. If I brick it trying I'm not going to be worried about it-it's nearly useless to me without root.
I notice the stock .Marshmallow .kdz is out in the world now...is there any way to factory sign a modified .kdz and install that, maybe?
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Ok, more stuff. Here's a stock boot image and a patched boot image I extracted with magisk. Can anyone figure out a way to put these together and sign it such that it will install? I really want to root this thing. I am willing to try just about anything that stands a chance of working. If you're a dev and willing to at least give it a try, let me know and I'm ready to go at it. If I brick it trying I'm not going to be worried about it-it's nearly useless to me without root.
I notice the stock .Marshmallow .kdz is out in the world now...is there any way to factory sign a modified .kdz and install that, maybe?
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The Android 6.0.1 Build is MXB48T" the same android build as the Pixel C, maybe you can make something from the Pixel C.
Hiya!
I'm a decent bugtester, but definitely not a Developer..I'd be more than happy to bugtest anything installable if someone can come up with it. I did find I can get into EDL mode..but have no idea how to work with it.
Also gonna bump this, I don't even need permanent root or anything like that. I only want to change one line in the build prop so that I can use all apps in dual window (persist.splitwindow.support_all), and setprop did not work.
I've sat over this device for hours at a time, trying every obscure one click root tool, method, and app, to no avail. Strange for a device with a 2016 security patch.
I will test anything you guys can find, regardless of brick potential. I need that split window goodness.