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[UNROOT] Completely Unroot after Flashing Sprint 2.1 Test RUU, even with hboot 1.47

I know, another thread about unrooting, but its a spin on the other threads that allows you to go back from hboot 1.47 to 1.41
I set out to unroot because I wanted to have my phone serviced by Sprint, only to find out that I was unable to use most methods because I had flashed the test RUU a few months back. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=661057) My hboot was the wrong version and I was getting the version check errors. Everyone seemed to say you could never go back to hboot 1.41. I could easily Nandroided back to an unrooted stock and reflash the recovery image, but that still leaves traces of the test RUU. After reading several posts and putting 2 and 2 together, I was able to successfully unroot and remove all traces of 2.1. I take no credit for this method other than putting a couple of methods together.
REQUIRES ANY CUSTOM RECOVERY IMAGE THAT SUPPORTS FLASHING A ZIP
ROOT
Ensure your phone is ROOTED
From Command Prompt
cd to your AndroidSDK\tools directory
Code:
adb push asroot2 /data/local/
adb shell chmod 0755 /data/local/asroot2
adb shell
/data/local/asroot2 /system/bin/sh
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cd /system/bin
cat sh > su
chmod 4775 su
RADIO & HBOOT
Mount SD Card to USB
Copy STOCK-RADIO.ZIP & STOCK-HBOOT.ZIP to /sdcard/
Reboot Recovery
Flash STOCK-RADIO.ZIP & STOCK-HBOOT
Reboot
HERCIMG.ZIP AND Image Files
Mount SD Card to USB
Copy HERCIMG.ZIP to /sdcard/
Copy boot.img to /sdcard/
Copy recovery.img to /sdcard/
Copy misc.img to /sdcard/
Unmount SD Card to USB
FLASH IMAGE FILES
From Command Prompt
cd to your AndroidSDK\tools directory
Code:
adb shell
su
flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
flash_image boot /sdcard/boot.img
flash_image misc /sdcard/misc.img
FLASH HERCIMG.ZIP
Reboot phone to HBOOT by holding volume down while pressing power on
Press action (the trackball) when prompted
Reboot Phone
RESTORE PRL
Dialed ##786# (takes a while to come up)
Menu
Reset
Enter MSL. Phone will reboot into Recovery and format cache and data.
Reboot. Check PRI to be sure it went back to 1.70_003
Reboot
DONE
This worked perfectly for me. Haven't done it more than once, so try at your own risk. I assume your probably could flash the 1.56 RUU after you flash the image files instead of HERCIMG.ZIP but I didn't try. I actually was headed down a different path but left HERCIMG.ZIP on my sdcard when I booted to hboot.
Again I take no credit.
Here are the threads I compiled the information from.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=657086
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=654119
Credit to:
dfbonney
rt1oo
And their respective sources
Downloads:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GK3Q435L
You can also download these from the threads above.
Sorry about the formatting...first long post.

I nominate you to run the release-signed RUU and try it

regaw_leinad said:
I nominate you to run the release-signed RUU and try it
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lol..i was gonna ask who wants to be the guinea pig and try it

Sorry guys...I was just trying to help out by posting this. I realize there are already threads for this. I really needed my phone serviced and didn't want the risk of them flagging the thing.
I only wish I knew enough to root the new RUU.

eme82 said:
Sorry guys...I was just trying to help out by posting this. I realize there are already threads for this. I really needed my phone serviced and didn't want the risk of them flagging the thing.
I only wish I knew enough to root the new RUU.
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wait... the one that was released today?? I rooted that 3 weeks ago, with my Regaw Root Method.
And then I woke up. <-----------

@ eme82
RADIO & HBOOT
Mount SD Card to USB
Copy STOCK-RADIO.ZIP & STOCK-HBOOT.ZIP to /sdcard/
Reboot Recovery
Flash STOCK-RADIO.ZIP & STOCK-HBOOT
Reboot
HERCIMG.ZIP AND Image Files
Mount SD Card to USB
Copy HERCIMG.ZIP to /sdcard/
Copy boot.img to /sdcard/
Copy recovery.img to /sdcard/
Copy misc.img to /sdcard/
Unmount SD Card to USB
I'm having difficulties finding the files you used. I wanted to use exactly the ones you used. Would it be to much trouble to link direct downloads? I did find and download HERCIMG.ZIP.
The ones I need:
STOCK-RADIO.ZIP & STOCK-HBOOT.ZIP
boot.img
recovery.img
misc.img
I'm sure you used general wording to describe the files you used, I just wanted to make sure I use everything you used to be successful.
Again, I hope it's not to much trouble. Thanks for the post.

Chaid said:
@ eme82
RADIO & HBOOT
Mount SD Card to USB
Copy STOCK-RADIO.ZIP & STOCK-HBOOT.ZIP to /sdcard/
Reboot Recovery
Flash STOCK-RADIO.ZIP & STOCK-HBOOT
Reboot
HERCIMG.ZIP AND Image Files
Mount SD Card to USB
Copy HERCIMG.ZIP to /sdcard/
Copy boot.img to /sdcard/
Copy recovery.img to /sdcard/
Copy misc.img to /sdcard/
Unmount SD Card to USB
I'm having difficulties finding the files you used. I wanted to use exactly the ones you used. Would it be to much trouble to link direct downloads? I did find and download HERCIMG.ZIP.
The ones I need:
STOCK-RADIO.ZIP & STOCK-HBOOT.ZIP
boot.img
recovery.img
misc.img
I'm sure you used general wording to describe the files you used, I just wanted to make sure I use everything you used to be successful.
Again, I hope it's not to much trouble. Thanks for the post.
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They Are in the first post..

i unrooted with success, my only problem its still stuck with the 2.42.01.0427 radio...i tried flashing the stock 1.5 radio via recovery but no luck, can some please help? it would b greatly appreciated

I'm trying to downgrade my hboot (currently have 1.47). I'd like to try this method, but the direct download file listed in the first post no longer seems to work. Does anyone know where I can find a copy of those files, or another method of downgrading hboot? I was able to go from spint's official 2.1 rom back down to 1.56, but it didn't seem to help with downgrading my bootloader. Thanks!

trying to make nandroid backup - the problem with OpenRecovery

Hi!
I want to make nandroid backup on my rooted XT720 (stock firmware 2.1). I have OpenRecovery-1_42 and also tried with OR-GOTmod_v2.01. Unziped and put update.zip and OpenRecovery directory in sdcard. Then I booted in Android System Recovery and instantly got the information "E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command". I check apply sdcard:update.zip and get this:
-- Install from sdcard...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E:E0CD marker occurs after start of E0CD
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted.
What to do now? I tried many times but I have this everytime.

Try Open Recovery 1.46. Instructions & download link
HTH

3rdstring said:
Try Open Recovery 1.46. Instructions & download link
HTH
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same thing :|
still getting "E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command"
any more suggestions?

Make sure u downloaded and are following instructions on the xt720. There are many did vairents. Works for me everytime. I could not get it to work without a similar card tho wouldn't go to recovery image. Did work with similar tho. I can try to make a video if the proccess if us like

I followed XT720 instructions, it's sure.
Do you mean it could be a matter of sdcard? I may try with the other one... should I format it or make some special partitions (FAT32, EXT2/3, etc.)?

Are you installing open recovery via the adb script after copying the openrecovery folder/files onto your sd card?
This works a charm for me

Has nothing to do with sdcard I ment sim card not similar card. Stupid predictive text. But just make sure u have open recovery folder at root of sdcard which would /sdcard/OpenRecovery. And make sure openrecovery.zip is in root of sdcard also /sdcard/openrecovery.zip and retry the script. Dont install zip

demanche said:
Are you installing open recovery via the adb script after copying the openrecovery folder/files onto your sd card?
This works a charm for me
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I don't know what's adb script :| I input commands via Windows' terminal (cmd)... Is it ok?
I'm sure OpenRecovery directory and zip file are in root of sdcard. I'm not doing anything with zip file. Just put both things into sdcard after unpacking OpenRecovery_v1_46_STR.rar.

demanche said:
Are you installing open recovery via the adb script after copying the openrecovery folder/files onto your sd card?
This works a charm for me
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I don't know what's adb script :| I input commands via Windows' terminal (cmd)... Is it ok?
I'm sure OpenRecovery directory and zip file are in root of sdcard. I'm not doing anything with zip file. Just put both things into sdcard after unpacking OpenRecovery_v1_46_STR.rar.

Yea the Cmd prompt. When u type adb devices in the cmd prompt u should see your serial number if not u dont have adb set up. I can make a tutorial video after work if u would like

I don't see any serial number. I guess I need that video... if that's not a problem..

[Q] Having Trouble Installing Tiamat 1.3.2

I installed ClockworkMod Recovery and I get to the step where I mount the USB storage. On the computer, the storage space is only about 3 mbs. Not big enough to copy the zip file to it. Where I'm I going wrong here? I can't get to the next step which is install zip from sdcard because it comes up to small.

I couldn't figure out why usb storage didn't work right on my computer. I install Rom Manager and got 1.3.2 to install that way. A very nice program. Thanks to all.

Just make sure that you copy the files over from your sdcard to sdcard 2 so they can be seen on rom manager. I was trying to do a restore from rom mananger using a nandroid back up that i created and it wasnt there. Then i went into root explorer and moved the back ups to sdcard2 and waaala LOL.
Jeff1969 said:
I couldn't figure out why usb storage didn't work right on my computer. I install Rom Manager and got 1.3.2 to install that way. A very nice program. Thanks to all.
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Big Thanks to everyone in here
I am a total noob when it comes to the Xoom only got mine 2 days ago! But thanks to everyone here I am now enjoying an unlocked and rooted Xoom Kudos to all the devs who made it possible! Great work on the ClockworkMod Recovery by the way and all the instructions on how to do things! Keep up the great work. Looking forward to more custom stuff.

i just did the one click root to my xoom and it had Tiamat version 1.1.6.
I got "Root my Xoom" from this thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011196
-I used RootMyXoom w Unroot
So after looking around, I have to use a terminal emulator to bring my kernel up to date (V 1.3.2)
I have 2 questions,
1, I'm guessing i can not just flash the new kernel using Clockwork since my xoom doesn't recognize my SD card.
2, I've found the txt i need to enter into a terminal emulator (or so i think) but where do i save the new kernal to? the root of my internal memory? do i leave it zip'd? do i unzip it?
For 1.3.1 and prior. Depricated.
Code:
Code:
1. Reboot into the bootloader by running:
adb reboot bootloader
2. Flash the boot image to your boot partition, then boot back into Android by running:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot
3. Push the bcm4329.ko, scsi_wait_scan.ko, and any other modules to your /system/lib/modules folder and reboot.
adb remount
adb push bcm4329.ko /system/lib/modules/bcm4329.ko
adb push tun.ko /system/lib/modules/tun.ko
adb push scsi_wait_scan.ko /system/lib/modules/scsi_wait_scan.ko
adb push cifs.ko /system/lib/modules/cifs.ko
adb push vold.fstab /system/etc/vold.fstab
adb reboot
NOTE: Special Instructions for 1.3.1
You have to manually make a new directory called "sdcard2" inside "sdcard" prior to flashing. Either use your file explorer of choice or...
Code:
Code:
adb shell
mkdir /data/media/sdcard2
exit
CREDIT FOR Flashing Instructions Template goes to coolbho3000
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I have the Kernel zip saved on my 16gb sd card, i did it through my laptop and my xoom doesn't see it... (if that helps or tells you anything...)
any help would be awsome!!

anyone having trouble, there is a VERY good tutorial over at xoom forums.
I tried to post the link but i'm too new and the forums won't allow it...

[Q] Issue installing Tiamat 1.4.0

Hi all,
Forgive the noobishness.
I rooted my device using the "One-Click" method found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011196. It appears to have flashed the 1.3.0 Tiamat kernel in the process.
I am trying to follow the instructions here to flash the latest 1.4.0 Tiamat kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978013
When I went to Mounts & Storage --> Mount USB Storage, I received a pop-up in Windows informing me that I had to format the drive before first use. I tried cancelling that to avoid it, but there was no way around it. I ended up formatting some 3MB drive (although I'm not sure where/what this is.)
I then proceed with the instructions "Drop kernel onto SD card". The problem is, the ZIP is larger than 3MB and won't fit onto the drive that shows up on my PC when I mount the storage as instructed.
Confused as to what I actually "formatted for first use", I actually put an SD Card in the Xoom's reader (even though I don't think it was working yet, which is part of why I want the new kernel), and repeated the 'mount' process. This didn't seem to help at all.
So - where did I go awry? Any advice on where to go from here and how to flash 1.4.0? Thanks in advance.

The easiest way to flash tiamat is to download kernal manager for the market and flash that way.

Jthom203 said:
The easiest way to flash tiamat is to download kernal manager for the market and flash that way.
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Had no clue such a thing existed. I had to also install Busybox but it seems to have done the trick. Thanks once again for your help!

no worries

I may have spoken too soon. It seems that the method didn't work properly. Kernel Manager says I installed the kernel, but when I go to Settings --> About Tablet, it still shows version 1.3.0 Tiamat kernel.
It also seems to have broken my Wifi Radio, which now says "Error" since the reboot.
Any ideas?

run it one more time. Make sure you hit the more info button to verify the version

How do I run it again? I had verified before that it was the 1.4.0 Kernel in the Info.
When I go back, all it says is "Install" but the button is greyed out.
When I installed BusyBox through the market, I unloaded it to /system/xbin.
Would this explain why WiFi isn't working?

The wifi isn't working because something wasn't pushed right. I would try to flash to 1.3.2 then back up to 1.4.0 if that doesn't work we'll have to manually push the wifi drivers.
Edit :
If you open busybox are you running 1.18.4?

Hey again -
I did as you suggested, flashed down to 1.3.2 then back up to 1.4.0 via Kernel Manager. I should note that each time I flashed, to whichever version, I had to activate the device for the 3G radio to work.
After doing this, Wifi still isn't working. In About Tablet, Kernel Version is showing up as "2.6.36.3Tiamat_Xoom-v1.3.0-g5019ece-dirty [email protected] #3".
I am going to have to call it a night but any/all info you can post, I will read in the AM. Thanks again for answering these questions.

Ok this is what i would try next. Go here and down load the 1.3.1 kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11798679&postcount=2 copy and paste these commands:
Code:
1. Reboot into the bootloader by running:
adb reboot bootloader
2. Flash the boot image to your boot partition, then boot back into Android by running:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot
3. Push the bcm4329.ko, scsi_wait_scan.ko, and any other modules to your /system/lib/modules folder and reboot.
adb remount
adb push bcm4329.ko /system/lib/modules/bcm4329.ko
adb push tun.ko /system/lib/modules/tun.ko
adb push scsi_wait_scan.ko /system/lib/modules/scsi_wait_scan.ko
adb push cifs.ko /system/lib/modules/cifs.ko
adb push vold.fstab /system/etc/vold.fstab
adb reboot
NOTE: Special Instructions for 1.3.1
You have to manually make a new directory called "sdcard2" inside "sdcard" prior to flashing. Either use your file explorer of choice or...
Code:
adb shell
mkdir /data/media/sdcard2
exit
CREDIT FOR Flashing Instructions Template goes to coolbho3000
This will enable your sdcard slot. Then you can download the zip 1.4.0 and put it onto you sdcard and flash through clock work recovery

I wonder what exactly you formatted? I don't think the actual SD card will pop up in windows explorer unless you run a script that enables it for USB.
Make sure the sdcard2 folder is in the root xoom folder in windows explorer (or the sd folder in the Xoom explorer), flash down to 1.31, push the five files then flash CWM. If done correctly CWM can mount the actual sd card on its own and you can install 1.40 there.

I reverted to 1.3.1 and the Wifi radio is now fixed. Thanks!
I created the sdcard2 folder, and now have to go scrounge up a microSD.
So, where ought I place the Tiamat_Xoom-v1.4.0.zip? I'm assuming it goes on the sdcard2 folder when I mount the USB storage via CWM? Or do I need to push it to /data/media/sdcard2 via ADB?
EDIT: all figured out now. Thanks to all for your help!
Please note: the 1.4.0 kernel through Kernel Manager is bunk! At least as of last night! Flashing through CWM did the trick, but I had to flash 1.3.1 first...

volta said:
Please note: the 1.4.0 kernel through Kernel Manager is bunk! At least as of last night! Flashing through CWM did the trick, but I had to flash 1.3.1 first...
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It might have to do with the fact that the sdcard was not yet functional on your xoom. I started flashing at 1.3.0 and flashed as BRD was releasing stable kernels. So by the time 1.4.0 was released i was all ready on 1.3.2 and Kernal manager worked great for me. But i am glad you were able to get everything working, and enjoy 1.4.0 BRD is doing some excellent work.

[ROOT] G2X Gingerbread 2.3.3. stock ROM with flashable zip in Clockworkmod Recovery

Update on 9/11/11: Thanks to phburks there is now a flashable zip to root the G2X stock rom. He figured out that the update-binary we were using was not compatible with the G2X. He found the compatible binary that allows us to create flashable zip files. Hats off to phburks. This is an unsigned zip and you should not be required to toggle signature verification. Of course the files required to root the phone (su and Superuser.apk) were created by Chainsdd.
There are two flashable zip packages. The first one roots the G2X. You simply flash it with Clockworkmod Recovery. The second zip unroots the phone for those who wish to unroot their device for whatever reason.
After rooting go to the Android Market and get the Busybox installer referenced below. Use that to install and keep Busybox updated.
Root Zip for G2X: http://www.mediafire.com/?92qpr525ztblh8w
Unroot Zip: http://www.mediafire.com/?2vr7cmgg7qcdn14
HOW TO ROOT
1. Install latest Clockworkmod Recovery using NVFlash, if you haven’t already done so.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
2. Download the root zip package referenced above.
3. Put the zip package on your internal or external sd card on your G2X. Do not unzip the package.
4. Turn off phone and boot into Clockworkmod Recovery by pressing volume down and power and hold until the fancy LG (second one) appears.
5. Select install zip from sd card. Select and flash the root zip package. Note: You navigate in Clockwordmod Recovery by using the volume keys up and down and commit the action by pressing the power button.
6. Reboot your phone. You are now rooted.
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING BELOW IS OBSOLETE. IT IS LEFT FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES ONLY.
Original post made on 9/9/11:
I wanted to run the stock Gingerbread ROM and wanted to root it without flashing a new ROM. I was able to succesfully do it and the instructions are below. I was attempting to make an update.zip to do this but it kept getting a "status 0" error. The original superuser zip by ChainDD also gets this error. So I decided to try and root it using ADB commands while running Clockworkmod Recovery. Here is how I did it. If someone can help me get an update.zip that will install without error in Clockworkmod Recovery to make this easier for people to install it would be much appreciated.
1. Download my G2X root package that includes necessary ADB files (Android SDK install not required) and unzip the contents. The package contains the latest versions of “su” and “Superuser.apk”.
http://www.mediafire.com/?6rdrdfxvdoq9nkv <download link for my root G2X package>
2. Install latest Clockworkmod Recovery using NVFlash, if you haven’t already done so.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
3. Boot into Clockworkmod Recovery by holding down volume down and power until fancy LG logo shows (about ten to fifteen seconds). This is not the first one displayed when the phone powers up. Wait for recovery to start. Just to be safe perform a backup of your device’s current state.
4. Using the recovery menu scroll down to “mounts and storage,” press the power button, scroll down to “mount system” and press the power button.
5. Now that your system is mounted plug your phone into your computer (let drivers install if you have not done before – requires LG USB driver package).
http://bit.ly/qyoAxY <shortened link for direct download from LG server>
6. Open a command prompt windows on your computer. In the command prompt window change to the directory to where you unzipped the G2X root package.
7. Issue the following ADB commands. Do not type the the text in the brackets <>. That is just information on what the command is doing.
adb kill-server
<make sure no conflict with another version of adb server running>
adb devices
<checks to see if phone is connected to adb>
adb push system /system
<make sure you type a space before “/system”>
adb shell chmod 6755 /system/bin/su
adb shell ln -s /system/bin/su /system/xbin/su
<make sure you type a space before “/system/xbin/su ”>
8. System is now rooted. You can unplug the USB cable now.
9. Now in Clockworkmod Recovery choose “unmount system.”
10. Go back to the main menu and choose “reboot system now.”
11. If you want busybox (some root programs such as Titanium Backup require it) on your system go to the Android Market after rebooting your phone and search on “Busybox.” Download and run the Busybox installer by Stephen (Stericson). When you are prompted allow it to have superuser permissions.
http://bit.ly/qIAoXZ <link to Android Market page for Busybox>
12. You are now rooted with a working busybox installation.
13. It is a good idea to go back into recovery and make a backup of your newly rooted system before you start installing and running programs that obtain superuser permissions.
14. Enjoy the power!
Please click the Thanks button if this helped you out.

Reserved for future use.

Much appreciated for the help, but I don't think I will be using it.
Why not just load a rooted GB or xboards GB, same thing isn't it? lol.

Paul Nur said:
Much appreciated for the help, but I don't think I will be using it.
Why not just load a rooted GB or xboards GB, same thing isn't it? lol.
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This is for people who have been using the phone after applying the update and don't want to start from scratch again. This lets you just root the phone without needing to flash a rom and format the system.

Wow, I've been waiting fire this thanks jboxer.
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA App

jboxer said:
This is for people who have been using the phone after applying the update and don't want to start from scratch again. This lets you just root the phone without needing to flash a rom and format the system.
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I got it lol thanks for showing me it from a different angle

still realy no point xboarders is more stable and much faster then stock and all u need to do is flash his rom then go to advanced restore and only restore data ive gotten away with that doesnt always work though

Always good to have more options.

phburks said:
Always good to have more options.
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Damn straight. Keep it up, jboxer.
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium

Very nice! Thanks man, much appreciated.
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA App

awesome i tried it on another g2x phone running 2.3.3 root the phone so fast plus with no lost data
thread rated 5 stars ^-^

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jboxer said:
I wanted to run the stock Gingerbread ROM and wanted to root it without flashing a new ROM. I was able to succesfully do it and the instructions are below. I was attempting to make an update.zip to do this but it kept getting a "status 0" error. The original superuser zip by ChainDD also gets this error. So I decided to try and root it using ADB commands while running Clockworkmod Recovery. Here is how I did it. If someone can help me get an update.zip that will install without error in Clockworkmod Recovery to make this easier for people to install it would be much appreciated.
1. Download my G2X root package that includes necessary ADB files (Android SDK install not required) and unzip the contents. The package contains the latest versions of “su” and “Superuser.apk”.
http://www.mediafire.com/?6rdrdfxvdoq9nkv <download link for my root G2X package>
2. Install latest Clockworkmod Recovery using NVFlash, if you haven’t already done so.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
3. Boot into Clockworkmod Recovery by holding down volume down and power until fancy LG logo shows (about ten to fifteen seconds). This is not the first one displayed when the phone powers up. Wait for recovery to start. Just to be safe perform a backup of your device’s current state.
4. Using the recovery menu scroll down to “mounts and storage,” press the power button, scroll down to “mount system” and press the power button.
5. Now that your system is mounted plug your phone into your computer (let drivers install if you have not done before – requires LG USB driver package).
http://bit.ly/qyoAxY <shortened link for direct download from LG server>
6. Open a command prompt windows on your computer. In the command prompt window change to the directory to where you unzipped the G2X root package.
7. Issue the following ADB commands. Do not type the the text in the brackets <>. That is just information on what the command is doing.
adb kill-server
<make sure no conflict with another version of adb server running>
adb devices
<checks to see if phone is connected to adb>
adb push system /system
<make sure you type a space before “/system”>
adb shell chmod 6755 /system/bin/su
adb shell ln -s /system/bin/su /system/xbin/su
<make sure you type a space before “/system/xbin/su ”>
8. System is now rooted. You can unplug the USB cable now.
9. Now in Clockworkmod Recovery choose “unmount system.”
10. Go back to the main menu and choose “reboot system now.”
11. If you want busybox (some root programs such as Titanium Backup require it) on your system go to the Android Market after rebooting your phone and search on “Busybox.” Download and run the Busybox installer by Stephen (Stericson). When you are prompted allow it to have superuser permissions.
http://bit.ly/qIAoXZ <link to Android Market page for Busybox>
12. You are now rooted with a working busybox installation.
13. It is a good idea to go back into recovery and make a backup of your newly rooted system before you start installing and running programs that obtain superuser permissions.
14. Enjoy the power!
Please click the Thanks button if this helped you out.
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Hi,
Sorry i'm new on rooting android phone.
on step 6. how i change the directory in the command prompt to go to the g2x root file i saved?
thanks

yogieajuz said:
Hi,
Sorry i'm new on rooting android phone.
on step 6. how i change the directory in the command prompt to go to the g2x root file i saved?
thanks
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That's a Command Prompt windows on your computer. The easiest way is to open the desired folder in Windows Explorer and then click on the address bar. Highlight the entire location and copy it. Then in your command prompt windows type "cd" a space, right click and paste the copied location and hit return. You will now be in the correct folder in your command prompt windows.

Thank you for quick reply

jboxer said:
That's a Command Prompt windows on your computer. The easiest way is to open the desired folder in Windows Explorer and then click on the address bar. Highlight the entire location and copy it. Then in your command prompt windows type "cd" a space, right click and paste the copied location and hit return. You will now be in the correct folder in your command prompt windows.
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Thanks jboxer, work like charm....
but when i did back up they said error can not back up image data ???
whats wrong???

never mind, i found out i run out of space on my sd card

@jboxer, I figured out the flashable zip. Just tested it on an unrooted 2.3.3 installation and it worked perfectly. I PM'd you a link to the zip. Please add it to your OP if you'd like. There's no need for me to create a separate thread.

phburks said:
@jboxer, I figured out the flashable zip. Just tested it on an unrooted 2.3.3 installation and it worked perfectly. I PM'd you a link to the zip. Please add it to your OP if you'd like. There's no need for me to create a separate thread.
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Thanks to phburks for the good work in figuring out why our update zip packages were being rejected by Clockworkmod Recovery. We now have flashable zips to root the G2X (works on stock GB rom) and to unroot it. They are listed in the first post that I have edited.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17398464