Hey you!
I am a complete newbie in the world of root, flash, recovery and all the other things - shoot me. But I promise to change. Having only very few apps and the need to move every 5 pictures taken off my phone is something that keeps bugging me. I can't stand the stock Android's space limitations anymore.
Since two days, I keep trying to install Lineage Os but I can't make it beyond initial steps. Often, I feel like having very basic questions but no one I can turn to. And at other times, when I go back to step one, I feel like I've missed the steps that I've tried before.
Therefore, this thread serves as place to ask questions to you (the expert) and serves as installation guide for myself and other beginners. The documentation of my process - and where I am currently are - will be in this starting post, questions I'll be asking within the threads following posts.
My details
Phone: LG G2 mini (D620r)
Software plattform: Android 5.0.2
Software version: V20b-EUR-XX
The general installation guide I use for reference: XDA Forums - Everything g2m
The installation guide I use: Lineage Os Wiki - Install on g2m
31.01.2018 - Step 1: Basic requirements - setting up ADB
This was explained pretty well. However, I can't verify if my device is able to make use of fastboot. Shouldn't be a problem I hope.
31.01.2018 - Step 2: Rooting your device
The guide links to another guide ( XDA Forums - Root for G2 mini - All versions ). In it, the poster offers a King Root version but suggests at the same time to check their website (of king root) for updates). To install King Root, I opened the website on my phone's browser, downloaded, installed and run their .apk. This worked, my phone is now rooted.
Question
Question:
The linked root guide (see here ) gives optional steps to install SuperSu via a MRW folder and a script that uninstalles KingRoot again.
Reason could be that this will unlock my bootloader (no idea if thats true) and I might need that in the further installation process.
Are these optional steps required to move on with my Installation?
KingRoot is full of adware and it actively tries to stop you from changing it to a different root app.
That's why you should ( read as must ) change it.
Changing the root-handling app has nothing to do with unlocking the bootloader.
Look for the BL unlock method in the dev section.
Also, this should help you a lot:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g2...ocking-custom-rom-lg-g2-t3339068/post65899032
Hey Vagelis, thanks for your reply and all the work you do (not only) around the g2m - I've read quiet some posts from you already . I'll switch to SuperSU before I proceed with the boot loader unlock method that I've found in the 'Everything' thread.
Will do so in a few hours, then update this thread accordingly. Thanks!
Vagelis1608 said:
KingRoot is full of adware and it actively tries to stop you from changing it to a different root app.
That's why you should ( read as must ) change it.
Changing the root-handling app has nothing to do with unlocking the bootloader.
Look for the BL unlock method in the dev section.
Also, this should help you a lot:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g2...ocking-custom-rom-lg-g2-t3339068/post65899032
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Well, since you change to another ROM afterwards, it is not that important to replace the app, I guess. But it is allways better to be on the safe side.
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Hi thanks for looking.
I'm a new register and newbie to rooting. And I'm currently following
[ROOT ICS L9 GUIDE] Root ICS with New Lelus method & Offline Flash [11-Mar] guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2173465
Unfortunately, I'm a new user register so I can't post on that message thread. So, I was instructed to post my question here.
So, I'm following the guide word-for-word from steps 0 - 8 and now I'm up to the part where it says to "When done, REMOVE USB CABLE AND POWER OFF THE PHONE."
Okay, now question:
[Q]1: For step 9a and 9b. When do I actually perform these steps:
So, currently my USB cable is removed and the L9 is power off from the above step in STEP8.
9A. says to Add lines in "hosts" file as mentioned in step 1 of this post.
So, I'm going to assume that I add the Hex-Edited BIN file and related KDZ file that I've downloaded in STEP1.
But where do I add said lines to?
[Q]2: okay so for step 9b. Start "SmallServer" as mentioned in step 2 of same post.
Where is this "SmallServer?"
In step 2 of the same post, I've already Downloaded Root_and_Flash_Guide_byCMahendra(date).zip file (attached with this post) and extract in your C-Drive.
and gotten three folders named "C:\RootLelus" and "C:\RootFlash" and "C:\shttps"
[Q]3. Okay, now that I'm just advance reading to STEP10 that asks to follow Steps 3-10. Does that mean now I have to reconnect my phone back to the PC from STEP8 and go through the steps 3-10 again, since I've already gone through it the first time around.
[Q]4. the Actual Magic.
So, which LG UPDATE TOOL is the step 11 referring to? Is this when I'm installing the driver to my PC in Step 3? Or is said LG UPDATE TOOL sometime during step 4-8?
Sorry, for all the confusing NEWBIE questions. I'm just trying to follow all the steps without bricking my new phone.
Thank you in advance for your patience and assistance.
-Peter Wong
[Q]1:
It says follow "step 1 of this post" ; Those words are actually a link to a second thread which is this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36351786&postcount=1
[Q]2:
See above link in Q[1]
[Q]3:
Please read the link in Q[1] and then ask the question again if still don't understand
[Q]4:
Same response as in Q[3]
Protomartyr said:
[Q]1:
It says follow "step 1 of this post" ; Those words are actually a link to a second thread which is this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36351786&postcount=1
[Q]2:
See above link in Q[1]
[Q]3:
Please read the link in Q[1] and then ask the question again if still don't understand
[Q]4:
Same response as in Q[3]
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OMGaawwdd, I'm such an idiot, I totally didn't click on that link. Thank you very much.
No problem!
OKay, sorry... another question.
So, I'm now flashing with the PHONE UPDATE TOOL and after going through all the steps and the 'MAGIC' swap. My phone reboots and when it turns on I get an error message:
[Driver Software Installatior
Device driver software was not successfully installed
Please consult with your device manufacturer for assistance getting this device installed.
OMAP4430 Device unplugged]
Please let me know what I did wrong and at which point in the process do I need to repeat all the steps again to root my phone.
Do I go back and use the [GUIDE] FLASH L9 Factory ICS/JB ROM WITH OFFLINE FIX + UNBRICK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36351786&postcount=1
And start with STEP7 and rerun the PHONE UPDATE TOOL and MAGIC swap?
Thanks in advance.
Hmm I remember getting a driver installation error when trying to put the phone into 'software upgrade mode'. In my case, I held the 'volume up' button down and plugged the USB cable into the phone. Then I got the error notification that the OMAP driver didn't install. Yet right after this, another set of drivers installed (I'm guessing the computer took a minute to recognize the different mode of the phone?). These new set of drivers installed successfully and I was able to root with no problems.
tl;dr I disregarded the OMAP error, and rooted just fine with no problems
Have you checked if you got root after flashing? If you do have root, then you should be fine.
Protomartyr said:
Hmm I remember getting a driver installation error when trying to put the phone into 'software upgrade mode'. In my case, I held the 'volume up' button down and plugged the USB cable into the phone. Then I got the error notification that the OMAP driver didn't install. Yet right after this, another set of drivers installed (I'm guessing the computer took a minute to recognize the different mode of the phone?). These new set of drivers installed successfully and I was able to root with no problems.
tl;dr I disregarded the OMAP error, and rooted just fine with no problems
Have you checked if you got root after flashing? If you do have root, then you should be fine.
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Protomartyr,
Ohhh..so that error message isn't the cause of my phone not being able to successfully root, huh? No, my phone still isn't rooted. Basically when my L9 is successfully rooted is when all default icons on my phone are gone right?
So, a couple new questions then.
[Q]1: Okay, I know when it's time to flash you have to hold down the volume button and then plug in the USB cable into the phone. How long do you hold the volume button down? I hold the button down until the phone turns out with the S/W flashing message and then I let go. Do, I need to hold down the button throughout the whole flashing process?
[Q]2: How can you tell if the phone is rooted? Does it look different?
I'm guessing my phone is still haven't been rooted and I'm only getting this error message.
[Driver Software Installatior
Device driver software was not successfully installed
Please consult with your device manufacturer for assistance getting this device installed.
OMAP4430 Device unplugged]
So, if the above error message isn't the cause of my failed rooting. At which step do I go back and reattempt to root my phone?
Do I go back and use the [GUIDE] FLASH L9 Factory ICS/JB ROM WITH OFFLINE FIX + UNBRICK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...86&postcount=1
And start with STEP7 and rerun the PHONE UPDATE TOOL and MAGIC swap?
You wouldn't see a difference once you rooted right off the bat. You should see the SuperSU app in your apps list if you followed the procedure. However, having the SuperSU app doesn't mean you are rooted (SuperSU binaries must be installed as well and this requires super user privileges).
To check if you have rooted successfully, the best way is to just download 'Root Checker' here (Click Me for Link)
Once you install Root Checker and open it, you should see a notification asking for Root Checker to get super user privileges. Accept the notification and you should see 'Root successful' or something along those lines.
Let me know if Root Checker says 'successful' or not, and maybe we can troubleshoot after that?
Protomartyr said:
You wouldn't see a difference once you rooted right off the bat. You should see the SuperSU app in your apps list if you followed the procedure. However, having the SuperSU app doesn't mean you are rooted (SuperSU binaries must be installed as well and this requires super user privileges).
To check if you have rooted successfully, the best way is to just download 'Root Checker' here (Click Me for Link)
Once you install Root Checker and open it, you should see a notification asking for Root Checker to get super user privileges. Accept the notification and you should see 'Root successful' or something along those lines.
Let me know if Root Checker says 'successful' or not, and maybe we can troubleshoot after that?
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Hey Protomartyr,
Cool, my phone installed SuperSU in my apps menu and Root Checker says my phone has been rooted. Now I just need a guide or info on how to remove the bloatware and what I can do with my rooted phone. Thanks for all your assistance and guidance.
peter wong said:
Hey Protomartyr,
Cool, my phone installed SuperSU in my apps menu and Root Checker says my phone has been rooted. Now I just need a guide or info on how to remove the bloatware and what I can do with my rooted phone. Thanks for all your assistance and guidance.
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No problem. Congrats on getting root :highfive:
As far as removing bloatware safely is concerned, you might have to ask someone else (I'm still a newbie at these things). You can remove/disable them using Titanium Backup (from the app store). Proceed with caution though, as you don't want to remove an app that the phone needs to function. From what I hear, it's safer to just disable unneeded apps (though even then you must tread carefully). Titanium Backup is also useful for backing up all your apps/system apps/user data.
As far as what you can do with root...well that's like asking how many drops of water are in the ocean You can fully customize your phone and even install a new ROM; just naming a few. You can get a better picture of what people are doing with their phones in this thread [Click Me] as well as the other LG L9 threads.
Enjoy!
Lg Optimus L9 p76910g 4.0.4
I want too know if the T-mobile lg optimus L9 can be rooted my specific device is in the picture attached i read through the forum and could not understand if there was a for sure way to do so. I have rooted and flashed my LG optimus net from net 10 To arearom Q So following instructions on how to root my exact device would help alot if anyone could direct me too another thread.
Thanks,
Domonick5150 said:
I want too know if the T-mobile lg optimus L9 can be rooted my specific device is in the picture attached i read through the forum and could not understand if there was a for sure way to do so. I have rooted and flashed my LG optimus net from net 10 To arearom Q So following instructions on how to root my exact device would help alot if anyone could direct me too another thread.
Thanks,
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According to your screenshot, you have the P769 running firmware 10g
You can root this device using the method described in this thread.
Thanks again for everything Protomartyr,
You've been really helpful. Okay, another question. So, now that I've rooted my phone. Do I now go back and turn on the Lookout Security Antivirus, that I've had to turn off during the rooting process steps? Or would I need to allows need to leave it off to keep my root active?
peter wong said:
Thanks again for everything Protomartyr,
You've been really helpful. Okay, another question. So, now that I've rooted my phone. Do I now go back and turn on the Lookout Security Antivirus, that I've had to turn off during the rooting process steps? Or would I need to allows need to leave it off to keep my root active?
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You can re-enable Lookout after you root.
one more question
Do you believe that this will be the only rooting method released?
Domonick5150 said:
Do you believe that this will be the only rooting method released?
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As far as I know, this is the only method available at the moment; but I'm a newbie so don't take my word as the golden truth
thanks
Well you helped me out it's just i read tgat thread & it said 10 g india version with USA t-mobile un-tested So idk.
Domonick5150 said:
Well you helped me out it's just i read tgat thread & it said 10 g india version with USA t-mobile un-tested So idk.
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Could you point out exactly where it said this? I re-read the thread and couldn't find it.
I have an at&t variant HTC m8, I recently stitched to cricket wireless. SIM swap went fine. I've been wanting to gain root to remove att bloatware. I'm on android version 5.0.2. My main issue is I've gotten nowhere unlocking boot loader using a pc. Tonight I resorted to using kingroot from Google play,which worked on third attempt. However supersu said it needs an update.
So basically I'm lost and trying to find away to gain root without a computer if possible.
I've never used kingroot. What happens if you try to update the root binary?
May be a bit irrelevant. I think you'll need to unlock the bootloader to do what you want (delete bloatware). I don't think kingroot alone will get it done. Reason being, you can't modify the system partition with root alone. You need kernel mod wp_mod, which is flashed with custom recovery TWRP. And you need an unlocked bootloader to flash custom recovery.
What issues did you have exactly when trying to unlock the bootloader?
I believe my main issue was that my pc is out of date running an unauthorized widows 7 lol. I was unable to obtain adb or any twrp files to unlock boot loader hence my attempt at a one click type solution. I think I'm going to read up more and try the whole process over this weekend, but any tips guides or instructions would be helpful. The more I have looked into this the more conflicted things have become.
Lewis715 said:
I was unable to obtain adb or any twrp files to unlock boot loader hence my attempt at a one click type solution.
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Not sure what "unable to obtain adb" means if you don't explain what happens exactly, where you are trying to get the files, etc. So all I can do is assume, and hope that I don't suggest you do things you already tried.
If you want an adb/fastboot installer, the following should work, and decently up to date: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Otherwise, there are other adb installers if you just type "easy adb" into the XDA search function.
No such thing as TWRP files that can help you unlock the bootloader. By definition, you can't install custom recovery until the bootloader is unlocked, and TWRP is a custom recovery. So nothing can be done with or by any TWRP files until you unlock the bootloader.
Lewis715 said:
I think I'm going to read up more and try the whole process over this weekend, but any tips guides or instructions would be helpful. The more I have looked into this the more conflicted things have become.
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Again, can't really help with what is "conflicted" unless you give some specific details.
Its understandable that a lot of the threads may be confusing, as the info is often outdated. This is getting to be an old device, and a lot of folks that wrote the various guides have moved on, and not updating the guides.
The following is a pretty good AT&T specific guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799796
But as mentioned, some things are outdated:
1) The driver package is old. You can get updated drivers by downloading HTC Sync from the HTC website. After installing (which will also install HTC drivers) you can uninstall Sync, but keep the drivers; if you don't want Sync (but I haven't had any problems keeping it).
2) I believe the Dropbox link for adb installer is dead, but I already gave an alternative above.
3) The TWRP version is really old, don't use it! Get TWRP 3.0.2 from here: https://dl.twrp.me/m8/
The exception might be in the stock Android version on your phone is old, but if you tell me what it says for OS number on the bootloader screen, I can advise more specifically.
4) TWRP version is old, again, don't use it! v2.76 is the latest "stable" version, and you can get it here: https://download.chainfire.eu/969/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.76-20160630161323.zip
Everything else in the guide should still apply.
Vomer's guide is also a good one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/vomerguides-m8-bootldr-unlock-s-off-t2800727
Again, the TWRP version is out of date (use the current one linked above).
You only need to do Sections 0 and 1, as the remainder of the guide (S-off, SuperCID) doesn't apply for what you are doing (unlock bootloader, custom recovery, and root).
Also, highly recommended to make a TWRP backup of the stock ROM, before you root.
After root, flash wp_mod with TWRP to enable system partition changes to stick (and deleting bloatware is a system change). What wp_mod depends on your Android version. But for Marshallow, the wp_mod can be found here (you just need the zip wp_mod, not the whole ROM): http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/development/rom-stock-unlocked-developer-sense-7-t3262894
Thanks for the help I'll give it another try, honestly have no real need to mess with device. I know the phone is old but I still have it and it works better than others I've had.
Lewis715 said:
Thanks for the help I'll give it another try, honestly have no real need to mess with device. I know the phone is old but I still have it and it works better than others I've had.
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Of course, the vast majority of us don't have any real need to mess with the device. But we do, nonetheless!
Hi guys,
first of all I would like to wish all of you the best for the next year . I've been trying to follow the steps indicated in the next thread in order to install the twrp recovery and get root permision on my VK6735 VKWorld mobile.
Link to instructions:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/recovery-vk-world-vk6735-t3306714 (Sorry to post here but I don't have permisions or possibility to post in the other thread)
I do all the steps and I get the recovery flashed ok using the flash tool showing the ok button but when I acces to my mobile and go to the recovery I can see that it isn't installed I see the default recovery options of android, therefore I can't continue installing the SuperUser zip. I figure out that there's some step pending in the thread explaining how to install the recovery.img you have flashed.
For the moment I don't want to do anything more to my phone because I'm worried about the possibility to brick my phone, the aim to do all of this is only to root my mobile and improve the energy efficiency of battery through some apps that require root access and set some malware antivirus to avoid spam and ads in applications, though.
I have seen in another forums that some guys have tried to root this model and got bricked their phone and another ones have tried to use different rooting apps like kingo root without success. It would be possible for some expert using the forum to complete the link thread mentioned before adding some screen captures or more detailed information about the different steps?? For me the best would be someone doing a youtube video rooting vk6735 mobile from scratch. It would be the best Christmas present for me,
Thanks
My Xperia X has the oreo update (latest) and now my notification sounds only work when the phone is plugged in. Among other bull**** I'm sick of with Oreo, and the lack of fingerprint reader, I've decided to go with lineage OS. However, I'm trying to backup my TA partition first, and I can't seem to flash the MM ROM on my phone.
I've downloaded and installed the Fastboot drivers, Flashtool, and Xperifirm. I've downloaded the "Internal - Commercial and Journalist 34.0.A.1.264/R2A" files from xperifirm, opened flash tool and created an FTF bundle from that.
However, when I put the xperia X in flashmode and begin flashing, it won't flash. It ends with the error, "For flashtool, unknown sources and debugging must be checked in phone settings."
And those settings are, indeed, checked. So what am I missing here?
-=-EDIT-=-
I finally got MM downgraded. There's so many conflicting guides and videos out there the misinformation needs to be set straight.
I *HAD* to use the Flashtool that comes with xperifirm. After you open and use the flashtool with xperifim and it downloads the files, there's additional scripts that get run. This does not happen with the 3rd party flashtool.
Now I need some assistance gettin root. I can't seem to find any articles that allow me to root without unlocking my bootloader, which as I understand it will wipe the DRM keys I'm trying to backup.
First thing, don't ask this type of doubts in this section. This section is for roms and kernels. We have Q & A section specifically for these kind of queries. Now coming to your point, there's no way you can root your mobile without unlocking the bootloader.
Here is one guide you might want to read : https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...122-android-n-34-2-2-47-t3594502/post71989987
hhjadeja007 said:
First thing, don't ask this type of doubts in this section. This section is for roms and kernels. We have Q & A section specifically for these kind of queries. Now coming to your point, there's no way you can root your mobile without unlocking the bootloader.
Here is one guide you might want to read : https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...122-android-n-34-2-2-47-t3594502/post71989987
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Oh snap, thanks! I apologize. I thought I was in the Q&A section. I had so many tabs open from so many guides I was following.
I would recommend Omnirom for this device. It is officially supported and you get OTA updates every Sunday. Oshmoun is doing a great job to keep the device up. There are no official Lineage builds for Suzu.
You can also spend 50€ and give SailfishOS a try, which is a great alternative to Android. This is also officially supported, although you will also lose your warranty, because you have to unlock your bootloader.
But I think, all of them are better than that bloated stock firmware.
I use Omnirom with Microg, rooted with Magisk and F-droid as app store. No Google apps. And I am happy with this.
But I am watching the development of SailfishOS and flash it from time to time. There are still some features missing, that are a must for me. But the development is going on.
Hi all, just today I've succesfully rooted my 5IV, installed just a few apps with root to get started and all seeems good.
My issue is, I want to remove a few system apps and not simply disable. I've tried the usual root uninstall aps I've used inthe past,
but they have all failed on Android 13.
I also tried a magisk module (systemless debloater), though a slighly more tedious process, I tried just two apps to test with. Followed the instructions but so far it has failed too or perhaps I need to try again.
Has anybody tried and had any success with above or another way? Thanks
Hello, you can describe in detail your actions. I also want to get root.
The TA section was saved, if so, how.
I don't want to lose my keys.
Ashark1979 said:
Hello, you can describe in detail your actions. I also want to get root.
The TA section was saved, if so, how.
I don't want to lose my keys.
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I followed this guide to unlock bootloader and root. The only thing you will lose is widevine, so things like Bravia core wont work, cameras etc all are ok.
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