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Rooting problem - Solved!

I used the Moboboro and SuperOneClick method. Everything went smoothly, SOC went through its routine and told me my device was now rooted. The superuser app appeared in my drawer and updated itself. I figured everything was good. Wrong. Rootchecker and busybox are both telling me the device (UG802) is not actually rooted. Any ideas what I can do?
Thanks

Unfortunately I have exactly the same problem when I attempt to root ug 802. Will appreciate any help!

I'm going thru the same thing. I guess there is a Chinese tool that works but I'm not up for trying.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2139454
I read the ug802 comes prerooted ?? I have been able to load apks thru astro without issue but also got non rooted message using busybox.
Root doesn't appear to matter as there isn't a ROM based off the JB firmware it comes with AFAIK
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I just stumbled across this and might give it a try tonite
You may have to register to get links
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/forum...mini-pc-rooted-firmware-from-20121112-update/

koii said:
Unfortunately I have exactly the same problem when I attempt to root ug 802. Will appreciate any help!
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Meaby this is something for yah: freaktab.com/showthread.php?2632-UG802-2dark4u-Finless-custom-ROM-version-1-7-true-1080-and-overclock-AND-best-performance-ever

pulsaris said:
Meaby this is something for yah: freaktab.com/showthread.php?2632-UG802-2dark4u-Finless-custom-ROM-version-1-7-true-1080-and-overclock-AND-best-performance-ever
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Depends on which UG802 version you have. On that forum there's a warning that the ROM is not for use on the latest version of the UG802, it kills the wi-fi.

Getting my ug802 into recovery is about impossible. Mine has no reset button and I'm not up for opening the case. Somebody has to have a way to do this easy.

pwrshft99 said:
Getting my ug802 into recovery is about impossible. Mine has no reset button and I'm not up for opening the case. Somebody has to have a way to do this easy.
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FWIW, opening the case is a piece of cake. It's just held on with tabs. Slide a flat head screwdriver above the HDMI port and gently work it back and forth. It will crack open and then you can just work your way around. Why do you need to open the case?

According to what I've read you can run a jumper wire across to pin terminals and force the ug802 into recovery mode. This seems to be what those that have tried and failed to root have resorted to to get their device out of boot loop.
I've modded a few androids but this one is tough

pwrshft99 said:
According to what I've read you can run a jumper wire across to pin terminals and force the ug802 into recovery mode. This seems to be what those that have tried and failed to root have resorted to to get their device out of boot loop.
I've modded a few androids but this one is tough
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Ok, finally found a method that worked for me. Have to wait for next post to post a link....

http://www.armtvtech.com/armtvtechforum/viewtopic.php?t=28
It is for the MK808, but it worked for me. You need an account to see the download link for the file, but you can just google the file name and find the download link that way.

Thanks for the update... I'm going to give this a shot tonite. I'm thinking I don't have the right drivers or something
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OK this worked for as well!! Big thank you!!
I'd like to add that I got stuck until I realized that after each reboot I had to back into settings and under ubs click connect to PC. Once I did that it rooted right away. Now we just need some new ROMs to try!!

Hi, im using this rom and just need to install. Already came with SU. No need to root
Since I use that one I never root again
Install an uninstaller root apk, and desinstall all apk you dont need it

How To Root Alcatel One Touch Evolve 5020T

Couldn't find any threads of a successful root method for this device so I figured I'd try a few and found one that works flawlessly.
Instructions:
1. Search Google for "[APP][ROOT] Android 4.1.2 Rooting Universal Method" and click on the first result (this is my first thread so I can't post links, sorry for the inconvenience).
Follow this rooting method and verify root access with Root Checker once finished.
2. Next, go to the PlayStore and download the SuperUser and Titanium Backup apps.
3. Open the new SuperUser app (you'll notice that the installed SuperUser app isn't in English). Click "Allow" on the pop-up, then proceed to update the binary (this switches the link from the Asian SuperUser app to The English one)
4. Then, go into Titanium Backup and delete the previously installed SuperUser app (1.-something, it's picture of a shield).
5. Now you have a rooted Alcatel One Touch Evolve 5020T. Enjoy!!!

Any news on CWM Recovery for this phone?

D1358531 said:
Any news on CWM Recovery for this phone?
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I'm only familiar with the ROMs and CWM for the Sidekick 4G (because it was running Froyo). I'm keeping the stock ROM on the Alcatel for now. Jelly Bean is such a big improvement from Froyo and Gingerbread, I have no issues with it so far. As far as compatibility I'd wait a bit for someone to develop a working ROM for this phone since the soft keys and the Android menus were customized a bit by Alcatel, but if you feel like being a pioneer, go ahead. :good:

DrummerBoy420 said:
I'm only familiar with the ROMs and CWM for the Sidekick 4G (because it was running Froyo). I'm keeping the stock ROM on the Alcatel for now. Jelly Bean is such a big improvement from Froyo and Gingerbread, I have no issues with it so far. As far as compatibility I'd wait a bit for someone to develop a working ROM for this phone since the soft keys and the Android menus were customized a bit by Alcatel, but if you feel like being a pioneer, go ahead. :good:
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I'm not messing with this thing! lol I was just curious about the recovery and how to do a nandroid backup. Thanks!

DrummerBoy420 said:
Couldn't find any threads of a successful root method for this device so I figured I'd try a few and found one that works flawlessly.
Instructions:
1. Search Google for "[APP][ROOT] Android 4.1.2 Rooting Universal Method" and click on the first result (this is my first thread so I can't post links, sorry for the inconvenience).
Follow this rooting method and verify root access with Root Checker once finished.
2. Next, go to the PlayStore and download the SuperUser and Titanium Backup apps.
3. Open the new SuperUser app (you'll notice that the installed SuperUser app isn't in English). Click "Allow" on the pop-up, then proceed to update the binary (this switches the link from the Asian SuperUser app to The English one)
4. Then, go into Titanium Backup and delete the previously installed SuperUser app (1.-something, it's picture of a shield).
5. Now you have a rooted Alcatel One Touch Evolve 5020T. Enjoy!!!
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Thanks worked great for me

Can I suggest people just use the Kingo app to root? It appears to be the exact same program, but in English and doesn't put a Chinese SU app on your phone. I noticed slowdowns and odd behavior when using the method in the OP but have not noticed the same when using Kingo. I would link to a thread, but I don't want to hijack this one.

hooah212002 said:
Can I suggest people just use the Kingo app to root? It appears to be the exact same program, but in English and doesn't put a Chinese SU app on your phone. I noticed slowdowns and odd behavior when using the method in the OP but have not noticed the same when using Kingo. I would link to a thread, but I don't want to hijack this one.
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Could you PM the link for me? I'd like to try it!

The Kingo app worked just fine! Thanks!

Alcatel One Touch 5020T
are there any roms available for Alcatel One Touch 5020T?

Kingo
I can also confirm the Kingo Root method was the quickest root method for rooting my Alcatel 5020t. Thank you.

richprofit said:
I can also confirm the Kingo Root method was the quickest root method for rooting my Alcatel 5020t. Thank you.
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Kango didnt recognize my devide. i download and install drivers too. any solution??

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hooah212002 said:
Can I suggest people just use the Kingo app to root? It appears to be the exact same program, but in English and doesn't put a Chinese SU app on your phone. I noticed slowdowns and odd behavior when using the method in the OP but have not noticed the same when using Kingo. I would link to a thread, but I don't want to hijack this one.
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Hi can you pm me a good link?:good:
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same, on win 8? strange because KINGO is what i used on my LG G2

Thank you very much.

help noobie
i had recently tried to intall chainfire 3d on my alcatel one touch evolve 5020n and it has bricked the phone. i can get it to power on but it doesnt progress past the onetouch logo. i can boot into recovery but it does no good to do the 2 wipe options listed. can anyone please help me.

tomaserojas said:
i had recently tried to intall chahttp:/instructions.alcatelonetouch.com/global-en/upgradeSoftwareinfire 3d on my alcatel one touch evolve 5020n and it has bricked the phone. i can get it to power on but it doesnt progress past the onetouch logo. i can boot into recovery but it does no good to do the 2 wipe options listed. can anyone please help me.
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Go to Alcatels website and download one touch upgrade software. Just Google it.
I did the same thing and thought i borked my phone. Just follow the instructions to "upgrade" the software
and it will reflash the phones firmware.
I you can get a boot splash your phone can be brought back.

The roms are under a different model name search google for roms in the alcatel one touch pop line and many will work

did u know
hooah212002 said:
Can I suggest people just use the Kingo app to root? It appears to be the exact same program, but in English and doesn't put a Chinese SU app on your phone. I noticed slowdowns and odd behavior when using the method in the OP but have not noticed the same when using Kingo. I would link to a thread, but I don't want to hijack this one.
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Kingo had been deemed malicious I heard....supposedly steals private data
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516942
This is where I read it

Mine is 4.1.2 5020t will this root method work ?
Thanks for replying.

The asian worked
bikrame said:
Kango didnt recognize my devide. i download and install drivers too. any solution??
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I tried Kango initially, as it has worked on other Alcatels for me. But not on the 5020T, at least for me. The Asian root worked fine, and I thought it to be somewhat interesting.

I used the towelroot app to root my 5020T. Then I installed SuperSU. Works like a charm.

RCA Pro10 RCT6103W46

I purchased the new RCA 10" tablet from Wal-Mart. I've been able to root the device with Kingo and I have dumped the system, recovery, && boot partition for anyone who's interested.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jgg0rvhj5fecogr/system.tar
MD5 Checksum: 61b64c71879cb82584d26a8eb7b7d0f3 system.tar
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gbal9mma3aso46r/recovery.img
MD5 Checksum: 39a326ed074b3036333bd292c2564f86 recovery.img
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xkgacrdavyomqzf/boot.img
MD5 Checksum: 5e68d090fb9dbdbd4865c41920c09658 boot.img
Thinking about trying to port CM to this device.

Ok Ok,My Uncle got him one of these.....
I think Ima go ahead and ripp into it get a little fun out of it..:silly:. for my own selfish reasons of course lol... but ... ill word it to sound in his favor... for keeps sake

why!?
N2iTiVE-N2WiSHiN said:
I think Ima go ahead and ripp into it get a little fun out of it..:silly:. for my own selfish reasons of course lol... but ... ill word it to sound in his favor... for keeps sake
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Why has no one done anything with this device? It was unstsable with app ctd's until I rooted it and it will not get better wiothout the communities efforts.

Process to root?
What is the process to root this tablet? I am familiar with rooting, is it just done through recovery mode? What order are the three files flashed. Thanks

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SingletonRW said:
What is the process to root this tablet? I am familiar with rooting, is it just done through recovery mode? What order are the three files flashed. Thanks
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Kingo worked for me.

Can anyone help? I'm having trouble rooting with kingo
Edit: found the drivers needed by using pdanet, then kingo worked flawlessly!! hope this helps someone else!!

Can't get to connect with pdanet and lingo help plz
Sent from my HTC first using XDA Free mobile app

blafree64 said:
Can't get to connect with pdanet and lingo help plz
Sent from my HTC first using XDA Free mobile app
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is your device set to usb debugging? kingo can show you how to do that.
and you need that setting as well for pdanet to download drivers for your phone.
also, make sure your device is on charge only mode when connected to pc.

You can root with:
POOT: This app is a one click root app. No computer needed
Framaroot: Framaroot is a oneclick root app . No computer needed
This is the most popular one!
Z4Root: Z4Root is an oneclick root app . No computer needed
Towelroot: Towelroot is an oneclick root app. No computer needed
Baidu: No information
Vroot: No information
Gingerbreak: This app can root almost all gingerbread devices
Downloads:
Poot - Download the app >>here<<
Framaroot - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<
Z4ROOT - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<
Towelroot - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<
Baidu ROOT - Download the app >> HERE <<
vROOT - Download the app >> HERE <<
Gingerbreak - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<
Flash a SU ZIP - Download the ZIP >> HERE << and flash it on your unlocked bootloader phone !
Hit thanks if you liked this post or this post has helped you out !<br/>
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Blink feed, are you sure that these one click apps will work with the rca tablet?
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I'm sorry, bink* feed.

ngholson said:
Blink feed, are you sure that these one click apps will work with the rca tablet?
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I'm sorry, bink* feed.
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I'm not sure but i'm almost sure that they won't affect your device.
Just try them out
Sent through my Galaxy Note using Tapatalk 4

How to set it to charge only not listed as option for Usb with debug
Sent from my HTC first using XDA Free mobile app

Also need the USB drivers
johnemc2 said:
I purchased the new RCA 10" tablet from Wal-Mart. I've been able to root the device with Kingo and I have dumped the system, recovery, && boot partition for anyone who's interested.
<outside links to files removed due to being a new poster>
Thank you very much for this. My brother needed to reinstall the firmware and this is the only place I've found it. However, I can't find anyway to use these to reinstall the firmware. Can I make an update.zip from these files?
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Different MD5 checksum on recovery.img
johnemc2 said:
I purchased the new RCA 10" tablet from Wal-Mart. I've been able to root the device with Kingo and I have dumped the system, recovery, && boot partition for anyone who's interested.
MD5 Checksum: 39a326ed074b3036333bd292c2564f86 recovery.img
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I've tried repeatedly and each time I get a MD5 of 6CB66063134238AFAAE17652D814645F. The other two checksums check out.
Morris

I tried rooting from a win 7 virtual machine running inside solydk. It wouldn't work. I reloaded my laptop because I need to maintain a copy of windows to adjust the emc on one of my Harleys. So 100GB partition for windows and the remainder of the TB for linux. Ran all updates on the laptop and installed busybox on the the tablet. installed kingo and rooted the pro 10. Not alot you can do once rooted except clean up some bloat and over clock the cpu a bit. Nothing for custom roms out there. I'm trying to find away to flash linux on it and do away with droid.

Did anyone try to put a custom recovery on it? We need to back up the system, root apps can render system unbootable not even after a reset unless u have a backup
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No custom recovery here. Mine got into a little random locking up. I had to use the reset button to shut it down. So I factory reset it and am head to walmart to exchange it for another guinea pig to play with. I hope the one they set aside has the USB dock and keyboard and not the bluetooth one.

Lol, but that's what i was afraid of, i already returned my 1st because of the crappy usb placement on the dock, it broke or I broke it I don't know
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issam1979 said:
Did anyone try to put a custom recovery on it? We need to back up the system, root apps can render system unbootable not even after a reset unless u have a backup
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My mom just got this tablet and its sweet but a lil too vanilla. Has anyone managed to shag an sbf or fxz? We need to worry about flashing stock before we get into root and custom recoveries IMO. I haven't looked too deep into anything but does rca even allow for unlocking bootloaders? Or do we need to look into SS or bootstrap? I'll be willing to help with development but personally I think a recovery to stock is the most important first step..
On a side note, I'm used to locked bootloader devices so I'm unfamiliar with Odin and unlocking things I always use safestrap or bootstrap.
Glad to know that there's at least a root method for this tablet because it does after all have nice specs.
Sent from my Paranoid Bionic

issam1979 said:
Lol, but that's what i was afraid of, i already returned my 1st because of the crappy usb placement on the dock, it broke or I broke it I don't know
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I actually like it better than the one I bought my wife with the bluetooth keyboard. I picked up the new one yesterday and it is rooted. I took all the crap off it I didn't want. Installed some of the stuff I wanted for now. Still working on getting linux installed on it. I have the feeling this will be a rooted what it is, and I will have to buy something different down the road to be able to actually do what I want with it. This will work for now for the basics.

Galaxy 4 7.0 SM-T230NU Root (vRoot)

After spending 2 days to figure out how I can get root on my newly purchased Galaxy Tab 4 7.0,
I finally got it to work through vRoot.
Here's a detailed instruction from ShinySide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/root-galaxy-tab-4-7-t230-t2835264
Now, where I had the problem wasn't what I did. Rather, it was the auto update that Samsung rolled out in August.
I tried doing through vRoot like, 50 times, and got the same result over and over.
Then I read ShinySide's post saying the August update interferes with vRoot so I had to flash my tablet with older firmware.
Lucky for me, ShinySide also has this available on this forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2778374
I did it with NE2, and BOOM. VRoot rooted my phone like a charm.
So, those of you who are having trouble with vRoot (probably seeing X mark instead of a check mark at the end)
check your firmware under About Phone.
If it says August, then you have to flash the device back to the older firmware.
That little detail made me go crazy for the past 2 days, so I thought I'd share that.
So, just remember two things:
1) Check your firmware!
2) DISCONNECT Internet as soon as you install vRoot and run it while you are NOT connected to avoid auto update.
And make sure to THANK ShinySide 'cause he made this possible!

Thank you for posting. I've been looking for root options for my T230NU and was skeptical about VRoot. I don't trust random apps that aren't even in English, you know?
Your post looks good so I may attempt to root as well. Please update if it turns out that VRoot is a bs virus.

babb1er said:
After spending 2 days to figure out how I can get root on my newly purchased Galaxy Tab 4 7.0,
I finally got it to work through vRoot.
Here's a detailed instruction from ShinySide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/root-galaxy-tab-4-7-t230-t2835264
Now, where I had the problem wasn't what I did. Rather, it was the auto update that Samsung rolled out in August.
I tried doing through vRoot like, 50 times, and got the same result over and over.
Then I read ShinySide's post saying the August update interferes with vRoot so I had to flash my tablet with older firmware.
Lucky for me, ShinySide also has this available on this forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2778374
I did it with NE2, and BOOM. VRoot rooted my phone like a charm.
So, those of you who are having trouble with vRoot (probably seeing X mark instead of a check mark at the end)
check your firmware under About Phone.
If it says August, then you have to flash the device back to the older firmware.
That little detail made me go crazy for the past 2 days, so I thought I'd share that.
So, just remember two things:
1) Check your firmware!
2) DISCONNECT Internet as soon as you install vRoot and run it while you are NOT connected to avoid auto update.
And make sure to THANK ShinySide 'cause he made this possible!
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Thank you! Been a bit$h to root this thing lol. I'll try and report back what worked etc. +1
Fas

I just tried the vroot method and should've known it was trouble when I had to uninstall my antimalware software to download and install it. Damn thing installed five other programs, including trojans, and changed my browsers to go through a proxy. Best of all, it did NOT work. Beware!
Just went old-school and used Odin. See how here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/root-galaxy-tab-4-7-t230-t2835264
So I'm now scrubbing my laptop...

reaper000 said:
I just tried the vroot method and should've known it was trouble when I had to uninstall my antimalware software to download and install it. Damn thing installed five other programs, including trojans, and changed my browsers to go through a proxy. Best of all, it did NOT work. Beware!
Just went old-school and used Odin. See how here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/root-galaxy-tab-4-7-t230-t2835264
So I'm now scrubbing my laptop...
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Yeah I never did the vroot crap. Sounded fishy to me

faslane said:
Yeah I never did the vroot crap. Sounded fishy to me
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I tried it on a few devices. What it does is install a bunch of root apps/exploits and keeps trying till it finds one. I think some installs a chinese app store or somesort Which is kinda weird.

faslane said:
Thank you! Been a bit$h to root this thing lol. I'll try and report back what worked etc. +1
Fas
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Fails during Odin process....ugh. This is killing me, I'm by no means new to any of this and this damn thing simply won't take a custom recovery image or root....ANY help at all would be much appreciated.
Fas
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Fails during Odin process....ugh. This is killing me, I'm by no means new to any of this and this damn thing simply won't take a custom recovery image or root....ANY help at all would be much appreciated.
Fas

DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
I tried it on a few devices. What it does is install a bunch of root apps/exploits and keeps trying till it finds one. I think some installs a chinese app store or somesort Which is kinda weird.
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vRoot installs chinese superuser but it can be replaced

OK, so my Tab is a SM-T230NU
This is the one I cant root or flash a custom recovery too....freaking me out LOL
Anyone have ideas? there's got to be a way to root this think and install CM or TWRP....haven't even found and Android device that couldn't be...RF2F50K2LPL is serial fyi is that helps.
Fas

faslane said:
OK, so my Tab is a SM-T230NU
This is the one I cant root or flash a custom recovery too....freaking me out LOL
Anyone have ideas? there's got to be a way to root this think and install CM or TWRP....haven't even found and Android device that couldn't be...RF2F50K2LPL is serial fyi is that helps.
Fas
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Try TWRP or wait tilm CWM is avaible and flash root

Another guide
Here's a link to another guide for the SM-T230NU.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/development/root-tab-4-sm-t230-t2984670
I'm fairly new to rooting and I haven't tried this.

Thanks all....I haven't tried it yet. My Note 4 is sufficing and working on a few PC builds so just haven't had the need for it lol. I'll try one tomorrow and see what works. +1

HELP!
I think I may have bricked my SM-T230NU
I googled how to root SM-T30NU and didn't realize google was showing me instructions for SM-T530NU when I actually was trying to root SM-T230NU
I followed this guide
(can't share links but if you google root SM-T30NU you should find it)
I get message I am in Odin Mode and my current Binary is custom system status official
It says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again"
I tried both versions of Kies I found and it doesn't show up in recovery mode.
I am a total noob, please help if possible.

Have you gotten it fixed yet? If not go to the opening post and find the link to the NE2 firmware. Follow instructions there to flash to NE2. You should be fine.
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HELP!
I think I may have bricked my SM-T230NU
I googled how to root SM-T30NU and didn't realize google was showing me instructions for SM-T530NU when I actually was trying to root SM-T230NU
I followed this guide
(can't share links but if you google root SM-T30NU you should find it)
I get message I am in Odin Mode and my current Binary is custom system status official
It says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again"
I tried both versions of Kies I found and it doesn't show up in recovery mode.
I am a total noob, please help if possible.
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[Q] Wanting to root LG K3

I just went from an older than dirt LG optimus slider (android 2.3.5...hence older than dirt!...But I still miss the slide out keyboard! ) to an LG K3, running Android 6.0.1. I'd like to root it so I can remove some of the bloatware, and to get Link2SD running so I can move stuff to the SD card. However, Kingroot shows "No exploit available." and there isn't a TWRP recovery for it yet either. Anyone got any ideas as to how to root this thing? I've tried kingroot, oneclickroot, and even poot (which made me giggle like a 5 year old, once I found a clean version anyway.) to no avail.

Still searching for some hope.. so far very very little.. ran all the app root which all fail dramatically.
I have went on offensive trying to find a version of twrp that is also a negative.. any seniors want to give us some light?

Well, since there are at least three threads concerning this phone, maybe someone will give us a hand in one of them! I actually have a spare one with a shattered but still functional (due to the skinomi holding it together!) screen that I'd be willing to let someone use for research purposes.

I am in the same boat about this phone. I currently have about 8 of them for Perk and Check points and I would love to be able to root for them. I can make a small donation ($50) to whoever can get a root developed to this device so I can do my own will with it. Very serious about my offer =) Subscribed!

I can offer a small donation as well ($25). I have the Virgin Mobile version of the K3, if that makes a difference. I'm not too tech-oriented, so the easier the root method is to follow, the better

unclevername said:
I can offer a small donation as well ($25). I have the Virgin Mobile version of the K3, if that makes a difference. I'm not too tech-oriented, so the easier the root method is to follow, the better
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I've managed a temporary root using a rather unorthodox method of two different one-click root utilities. Currently working on getting the SuperSU binaries to stick to achieve a permanent root. I'll keep you all updated.....
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MotoJunkie01 said:
I've managed a temporary root using a rather unorthodox method of two different one-click root utilities. Currently working on getting the SuperSU binaries to stick to achieve a permanent root. I'll keep you all updated.....
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Excellent, thanks!

unclevername said:
Excellent, thanks!
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Achieved full root using iRoot, the Windows PC version. Still trying to inject the Super SU binaries.
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Ok, give me some instructions with the super user so I can do some of the things I want to do and if it works out you got paypal money

MotoJunkie01 said:
Achieved full root using iRoot, the Windows PC version. Still trying to inject the Super SU binaries.
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Please let us know when you've completed it. I'll gladly send you a donation when the instructions are up. Thanks again for taking the time to tinker with it.

unclevername said:
Please let us know when you've completed it. I'll gladly send you a donation when the instructions are up. Thanks again for taking the time to tinker with it.
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I will definitely do that. Just today I finally achieved full root on my LG Tribute 2. The LG K3 has proven to be tough. I have full root via iRoot, but have yet to replace the iRoot binaries with SuperSU binaries.
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MotoJunkie01 said:
I will definitely do that. Just today I finally achieved full root on my LG Tribute 2. The LG K3 has proven to be tough. I have full root via iRoot, but have yet to replace the iRoot binaries with SuperSU binaries.
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So if you simply want root, I can instruct you on that. My definition of a "true" full root, however, is when @Chainfire's SuperSU binaries are injected.
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MotoJunkie01 said:
I will definitely do that. Just today I finally achieved full root on my LG Tribute 2. The LG K3 has proven to be tough. I have full root via iRoot, but have yet to replace the iRoot binaries with SuperSU binaries.
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So if you simply want root, I can instruct you on that. My definition of a "true" full root, however, is when @Chainfire's SuperSU binaries are injected.
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I'll get some links and files together and post some instructions by this evening. This method will at least get you super user access to /system
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MotoJunkie01 said:
I will definitely do that. Just today I finally achieved full root on my LG Tribute 2. The LG K3 has proven to be tough. I have full root via iRoot, but have yet to replace the iRoot binaries with SuperSU binaries.
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So if you simply want root, I can instruct you on that. My definition of a "true" full root, however, is when @Chainfire's SuperSU binaries are injected.
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I'll get some links and files together and post some instructions by this evening. This method will at least get you super user access to /system
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I'm not sure if I need the SuperSU binaries or not. I'm looking to both remove manufacturer-installed bloatware and to install link2sd so that I can use the SD card. I've read a little bit about custom recoveries and I don't think I want to go down that road.
The two previous phones that I had - the LG Tribute and the LG Optimus - were fine once I rooted them and removed stuff and then installed link2sd. I liked the fact that I had more control over the phone, but I didn't feel the need to install any custom recovery. I remember the root process for the other two phones did include installing SuperSu, but I don't know if that is required for what I want to do.
Thanks!

Sure. The root that I've achieved will give you full root privilege over the /system partition. You can debloat, deodex, edit build.prop, install BusyBox, etc etc. As we speak I'm putting together a brief tutorial on rooting the LG K3, with links to needed files.

Guide - Rooting the LG K3
Disclaimer: As with any rooting procedure, you are doing this at your own risk. I am not responsible for bricked or inoperable devices. However, I will provide support in the event of such a travesty.
1. On your Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10 PC or laptop, download and install the LG United Driver v4.1.1 from this link.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByS9qDHT607jTVFBbVEwUi1vVjg/view?usp=drivesdk
2. On your LG K3, go to SETTINGS, ABOUT PHONE, and find BUILD NUMBER. Tap approximately 8 times until DEVELOPER OPTIONS is enabled.
3. Enable USB DEBUGGING and OEM UNLOCKING.
4. On your PC or laptop, download and install the latest iRoot version for Windows from this link:
http://www.iroot.com
5. Connect your LG K3 to your PC or laptop using a proper micro USB syncing cable.
6. Launch iRoot on your PC or laptop and ensure your phone is connected as a media device.
7. Follow any on-screen prompts that may appear on your device's screen during the process.
8. Your device may reboot one or more times during the process. This is normal.
9. Upon completion, iRoot should indicate that your device is rooted and a super user app will be installed on your device. If the procedure fails, simply try again. It will achieve root.

MotoJunkie01 said:
Guide - Rooting the LG K3
Disclaimer: As with any rooting procedure, you are doing this at your own risk. I am not responsible for bricked or inoperable devices. However, I will provide support in the event of such a travesty.
1. On your Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10 PC or laptop, download and install the LG United Driver v4.1.1 from this link.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByS9qDHT607jTVFBbVEwUi1vVjg/view?usp=drivesdk
2. On your LG K3, go to SETTINGS, ABOUT PHONE, and find BUILD NUMBER. Tap approximately 8 times until DEVELOPER OPTIONS is enabled.
3. Enable USB DEBUGGING and OEM UNLOCKING.
4. On your PC or laptop, download and install iRoot from this link.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByS9qDHT607jUXN2YkVxZVdkclE/view?usp=drivesdk
5. Connect your LG K3 to your PC or laptop using a proper micro USB syncing cable.
6. Launch iRoot on your PC or laptop and ensure your phone is connected as a media device.
7. Follow any on-screen prompts that may appear on your device's screen during the process.
8. Your device may reboot one or more times during the process. This is normal.
9. Upon completion, iRoot should indicate that your device is rooted and a super user app will be installed on your device. If the procedure fails, simply try again. It will achieve root.
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This is great. I'm going to try it out a little later today. I'll let you know how it goes, and I'll post any questions I have along the way. Thank you.

unclevername said:
This is great. I'm going to try it out a little later today. I'll let you know how it goes, and I'll post any questions I have along the way. Thank you.
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Please do. I always like to see input and experiences posted.

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Please do. I always like to see input and experiences posted.
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MotoJunkie, I installed the LG United drivers to my PC using the link you provided. I then downloaded iRoot and when I tried to install it I received this message:
"The program can't start because libaapt.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix the problem."
It went on to list these other dll's as missing: Common.dll, PhoneManageru.dll, and DuiLib_u.dll.
A Google search turned up the possibility of a virus or corruption as the culprit, among other things, so I'm running some scans now. Any thoughts?

unclevername said:
MotoJunkie, I installed the LG United drivers to my PC using the link you provided. I then downloaded iRoot and when I tried to install it I received this message:
"The program can't start because libaapt.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix the problem."
It went on to list these other dll's as missing: Common.dll, PhoneManageru.dll, and DuiLib_u.dll.
A Google search turned up the possibility of a virus or corruption as the culprit, among other things, so I'm running some scans now. Any thoughts?
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Go to the iRoot official website and download the most recent version of iRoot. Install it from your download. It is very possible that the file I provided is devoid of the required .dll files for installation. I will correct that in my post. Thank you for pointing it out.

SO far, I have tried this on one of the 8 phones I have. I have restarted, rebooted, basically followed the steps in order. Downloaded new direct from the iroot - i have had 8 attempts, nothing, all i Get is root failed. Does it matter if it's a Boost Mobile device prepaid?

wperdigon said:
SO far, I have tried this on one of the 8 phones I have. I have restarted, rebooted, basically followed the steps in order. Downloaded new direct from the iroot - i have had 8 attempts, nothing, all i Get is root failed. Does it matter if it's a Boost Mobile device prepaid?
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It is possible that there is a difference, possibly in the firmware build, or in some type of carrier specific protected or encrypted partition. To clarify I used this exact method on a LGLS450 Virgin Mobile branded. The method worked first time. You should perhaps try Kingoroot, the PC version. Also, RootGenius and KingRoot, PC versions, have proven effective in the past on some of these budget LG devices. Please keep me posted on your progress.