sorry if this is out already but i can't find anything at all. i use to have a g2x on 2.2.2 and it worked sold it and got a new one with the update and i can find the root for it. please help out
Just flash a rom or use the thread in the dev section
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I thought when reading the title that this was gonna be a sarcastic/joke thread. This is getting crazy!
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swoleface said:
sorry if this is out already but i can't find anything at all. i use to have a g2x on 2.2.2 and it worked sold it and got a new one with the update and i can find the root for it. please help out
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Nope, no root yet, they are working on it and are very close, they have this thing called "nvflash" but its VERY high risk and might leave you with a nice brick.
Yes we have root. You first have to flash Clockworkmod Recovery with NVFlash. NVFlash is not dangerous and very safe if you follow the instructions by TGA_Gunman exactly as written and use his one-click recovery installer program. After flashing Clockworkmod Recovery then download the flashable zip package and install it using Clockworkmod. The thread with the rooting zip is below.
Root G2X Zip thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255214
One-click Clockworkmod installer by TGA_Gunman: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
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What can I do to root the new one with the new upgraded OS?
Its fresh from the manufacturer
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follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
after that pick a rom and you will have root
First read, search, look up. Try searching "nvflash recovery"
If you are updated with gingerbread, and just want root.. Flash the clockworkmod with nvflash like they suggested,really easy steps for it.. Then go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255214
[ROOT] G2X Gingerbread 2.3.3. stock ROM with flashable zip in Clockworkmod Recovery
And download the root and unroot zip files, the unroot just incase and then flash the recovery, flash the root zip. And you have yourself official gingerbread update with root. And not those buggy roms that are updated everytime
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So you have your brand new LG G2x and have heard about this rooting and flashing thing but don't know where to begin. When I first got my G2x I had a hard time trying to learn how to root my phone, flash it with CWM and flash a custom ROM onto it.
I couldn't find a thread specifically showing me how to do all of this with the G2x Gingerbread 2.3.3
Well, I have put this thread together to help those out there like myself that were lost. I have gathered all the links with the directions you need to follow to successfully root and flash your phone!
So let's being!
These directions are to flash the ROM Cyanogenmod7 onto your phone. They can also be used to flash any other ROM, just download the rom that you want after doing Step 1 and 2, then follow the directions in Step 4 to flash the ROM.
1) Flash ClockworkMod via NVFlash by following the directions in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
After flashing your phone with Clockworkmod, make a backup by booting into ClockworkMod recovery mode, then going to backup and restore. In case something were to go wrong, or you want to flash your phone back to stock rom, you will have the backup available.
2) Do this step if you want to keep your stock Gingerbread but want your phone Rooted. If you want to install a custom Rom, you can skip this step since custom Roms are already Rooted. Root your phone by following the directions in the following link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255214
3) Download the latest nightly build of ROM Cyanogenmod7 here, or download another ROM from the G2x Android Development
http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=p999
4) Follow these directions to flash the ROM onto your phone. Make sure to "Wipe Data" in Clockwork Recovery mode before flashing the ROM.
http://theunlockr.com/2011/05/03/how-to-load-a-custom-rom-on-the-t-mobile-g2x
5) If the ROM you decide to flash doesn't come with the google apps, like Youtube, Market, Maps etc. You can download the .zip for the google apps here. Just flash the .zip from Clockwork Recovery mode.
http://goo-inside.me/gapps/
CM7 comes with AWDLauncher, but if you find the menu a bit laggy, you can try out AWDLauncher EX from the android market.
I take no credit for the work done by these people, I simply put all of the links in one place.
Mods and Admins, if this is in the wrong section please don't ban me
I saw other Guide threads on here so I think this is the correct section to post this in.
great Job!
I followed all tutorials Thanks for The guide.
This video also helped
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG08Uc8pQT0
tdizzle404 said:
I followed all tutorials Thanks for The guide.
This video also helped
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG08Uc8pQT0
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This also helped me.http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/0...top-5-benefits-of-rooting-your-android-phone/
Thanks, I'll be using this as soon as I get my phone.
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Getting. My g2x in 4 days. Can't wait to rip into it.
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Thanks for the write up. I'm looking into all options right now.
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Thanks man, thinking about rooting the phone but I just got it so not sure yet but good guide.
am i looking in all the wrong places? i'm running 2.3.3 stock on my g2x. i'm trying to root but only have a mac. the only guide i can find on the forum is for 2.2 on mac, no 2.3.3. can someone point me in the right direction, please?
sorry if this is a noob question.
Follow how to flash CWM using Mac in Howto's once you flash CWM, then plae the root zip in your phone's sd card, and flash the root from SD.
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Follow how to flash CWM using Mac in Howto's once you flash CWM, then plae the root zip in your phone's sd card, and flash the root from SD.
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I can't find this How To you're talking about. Can someone get me a link? I've looked for a quite a while.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1099281
After you install clockwork you can root it with a flashable zip.
Flash this zip: http://www.mediafire.com/?92qpr525ztblh8w
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Here is the thread I found the flashable root zip on.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255214
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Hi, I'm new here. I've searched but I think there's no answer to this question. This is my first xda thread.
So, here is the question: how should I root ns with official ICS rom?
I was using CM7 build for quite a few days. Just two hours ago, I went back to official 2.3.6 and upgraded to 4.0.3. My ns model is i9023.
I used fastboot to flash 5.0.2.0 CWM recovery to ns, and I was able to use the CWMr. Then I installed su.zip (from clockworkmod.com). After reboot I can see SuperUser there now, but still get no root access.
I think I should use a newer version of su.zip? I viewed one Galaxy Nexus rooting tutorial, in that tutorial they used the same su.zip and it worked. Any one can help?
you need to use the fastboot method as on the sticky
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AllGamer said:
you need to use the fastboot method as on the sticky
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I think the regular rooting process is:
1.Unlock the device (already unlocked)
2.Use fastboot to flash CWM recovery
3.Boot into recovery and flash su
I did all of these, so maybe su package is the problem?
Same thing here.
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you need to use the fastboot method as on the sticky
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The regular root process doesn't seem to work for ICS. Depending on which version of the su package installed, you would get different error messages on the terminal when you execute $su.
this update sucks. now im stuck with a slow nexus with no root no color correction hack and no root. the nexus is now another pos phone. ot happy with this BS
You are not stuck with nothing. Your phone has a unlocked boot loader. Flash what you want.
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vabeachfc3s said:
this update sucks. now im stuck with a slow nexus with no root no color correction hack and no root. the nexus is now another pos phone. ot happy with this BS
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Grow up.. Idiot.
Try this su installer. Seems to have worked for a guy over there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396703
Ok just got this phone and have decided to go with Phoenix Blood rom, but how do i start? I have to be on froyo to root? Im coming from samsung epic on sprint that i flashed so im not completely retarded. Thanks for any help
Use superoneclick to root on froyo.
If your on 2.3.3 gb there's a flashable. Zip in development section to root.
Also you will want to use tgagunnmans nvflash method to install clockworkmod recovery in dev section.
Phoenix blood is a great choice btw, enjoy!
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You're still on Froyo? To my understanding it's a good idea to flash the OTA GB first so that you'll get the up to date baseband. Once that's done just go ahead and flash PB.
no im on gb jsut thought i had to go back to froyo to root, so i just flash clockwork mod then pb and thats it?
reeshmd23 said:
no im on gb jsut thought i had to go back to froyo to root, so i just flash clockwork mod then pb and thats it?
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Yes, but make sure you're using NVFlash to get CWM. Don't use Rom Manager.
Easiest way is using the tool unlockroot. It supports gb on the G2X. Or you can use nvflash, whichever you prefer.
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redmonke255 said:
Easiest way is using the tool unlockroot. It supports gb on the G2X. Or you can use nvflash, whichever you prefer.
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If he wants to change Roms he will still need Nvflash regardless how he gets it rooted.
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If he wants to change Roms he will still need Nvflash regardless how he gets it rooted.
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Agree. Nvflash=bullet proof.
what is nvflash?
reeshmd23 said:
what is nvflash?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
From that thread:
Flashing the custom recovery using NvFlash is the only way to ensure that in the case your phone will not boot up, you will be able to get into recovery to fix the issue / flash a ROM / restore from nandroid backup. That is what this app will do for you.
If you flashed the ClockworkMod recovery from ROM Manager it does not flash the recovery to your phone, it fake flashed it. The only way you can gain access to ClockworkMod recovery is through ROM Manager at that point. Using this method is the only way to flash recovery so it is persistent and accessible booting to recovery.
If you have already flashed through ROM Manager you can still proceed with this method. Flash Away!
(You can use both ROM Manager CWM and have the nvflashed version working together. You just access either or one at a time, having the nvflashed one means you can boot to CWM. Welcome to Tegra2)
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Follow the link. This is a must for tegra 2 based phones. It is always better to be safe than sorry and it also allows you to do a ton of other things, such as making backups and flashing roms. Let us know if you need help. The phone is pretty much unbrickable after you do this. It gives you the ability to recover from any major mistake.
Its in the dev thread, it low level flashes clockworkmod recovery to our phones internal memory partition. You need to install apx drivers first in order for the g2x to be nvflashed.
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thanks for the help guys got it all set up
Just to add in, nvflash allows u to boot into cwm recovery whenever u want and u don't need to be next to a computer. I think that is how it worked for Samsung phones and Odin, where u needed a computer, but haven't used a Samsung phone so I could be wrong. Remember always make a back up of everything and play around with the different roms, not every rom works for everyone
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Actually Odin is just like nvflash. It is used to put cwm on you phone and to put the stock recovery back on.
Once you have cwm you can flash what ever rom or kernel without the need for root. Just back up your stock unrooted stock rom before flashing anything else.
If you do that you will have your own stock backup with no need of finding it in the forums if you need to go back to stock.
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