So I have a brand new LG Optimus 3D, locked to Rogers and running Froyo. I have tried every method I can think of to root this phone, but nothing seems to work.
To date, here is what I have tried:
SuperOneClick: This method fails miserably and SuperOneClick just freezes up every time I try to run it.
psneuter: this actually DOES work...however it does NOT permanently root the phone. Once I reboot, the phone is back to being unrooted.
I'm still new to the whole android mod thing, having only done this once before with my old HTC Dream. Is there a step I'm missing somewhere to permanently root my Optimus 3D? Is it even possible as of yet to root this phone?? Is there some kind of NAND lock on the phone that I don't know about and/or just haven't found yet?
Again, I AM new at this, so any answers or information you can give would be helpful.
check if you have .net framework for super one click and run it as administrator
don't forget tu set the usb debugging mode
heve rooted several optimus 3d like that never had any problems
Tylwith said:
check if you have .net framework for super one click and run it as administrator
don't forget tu set the usb debugging mode
heve rooted several optimus 3d like that never had any problems
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Try to kill all adb servers..including Droid explorer if you have.....open task mng in your PC,and kill it all...after that try to root your phone....
I should also note I've done all of the above both in Linux AND in Windows (in this case it's a Windows VM in Virtualbox, however...not sure if that makes any difference)
Also, does it matter that this is the Canadian version of the LG Optimus 3D and not the one that was released in the EU?
Try this.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358257
It should work...
Let me know if you were successful.
smohanv said:
Try this.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358257
It should work...
Let me know if you were successful.
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Maybe I'm wrong (entirely probable), but isn't ZergRush only for GingerBread?? My phone runs Froyo (probably should have mentioned this before...oops. )
TuxOtaku said:
Maybe I'm wrong (entirely probable), but isn't ZergRush only for GingerBread?? My phone runs Froyo (probably should have mentioned this before...oops. )
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Okay so here's the thing: ZergRush SEEMS to work. That is to say, if I run it manually via ADB, the exploit works and I get a root prompt when I log back into the adb shell. However any apps that need root on the phone still don't work. (example: superuser tried to download and install a new version of the su binary. It downloads fine, but then fails when it says "gaining root access")
I reckon using windows in virtual box is your problem. Try direct on a xp machine.
Pete
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ROOTED! I ended up having to follow a guide on another forum which employed a batch script that deploys ZergRush PROPERLY. (I'd include a link to said guide...but since I'm new here, vBulletin is going all anti-spam on me saying I haven't posted enough.)
Basically all I did was manually execute each command in the batch one at a time.
Incidentally, for all you fellow Linux geeks out there, I'll be adapting the batch file into a bash script as soon as I have time.
SuperOneClick working fine too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358257
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Incidentally, for all you fellow Linux geeks out there, I'll be adapting the batch file into a bash script as soon as I have time.[/QUOTE]
Did you manage to do this? I REALLY hate having to resort to using windows, especially as the phone is running Linux anyway! Lol
Pete
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Is there a 1 Click Root for Mac OS X? I want to Root, S-OFF, and Gold Card...
Get bootcamp
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i will be trying to do this from a windows virtual machine on a macbook pro. ill let you know if it works. i see no reason it shouldnt
I had a go at it through Parallels on a Macbook and it worked smoothly.
wats parallels
Moved to general as not android dev.
I did the hack kit using terminal commands. install android sdk for mac and everything else is just step by step in the hack kit. there's a gold card app on the market too.
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g4ess said:
wats parallels
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It runs Windows in a windowed format through Mac OS as opposed to booting up in Windows like Boot Camp.
I actually ended up using the hack kit with terminal commands and adb. It was my first time rooting and i see the value of doing it this way. You gain more knowledge of what is happening with your phone. And if you have a mac with out a virtual windows machine then I want to recommend not being afraid of manual rooting.
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emarsha said:
I did the hack kit using terminal commands. install android sdk for mac and everything else is just step by step in the hack kit. there's a gold card app on the market too.
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I did the same thing the first time I rooted an Inspire. I believe I Still have the terminal output I saved (I was siked I got it to work - it was my first bit of rooting/terminal use ever). If it would help to see what I did, PM me.
EDIT: and Yes, above poster killersnowman is 100% correct. When you do it yourself you learn much more. When I first got my (first) inspire, I looked at the root instructions and they were WAY over my head. After just clicking around and browsing around on XDA, I felt like I was ready to tackle it after a few short days. Granted, it took me probably around three hours of trial, error, and asking for help from the incredibly helpful people on this board - but I got it! You can too.
I did the Simple Root running Windows XP in Parallels without a problem on my MacBook Pro. Now I am wanting to go back and redo the root with the Hack Kit to solve the HUSPA problem we simple root people are having but I am having a few problems with the terminal. For some reason I keep getting told HTC device is not found when I run the first command.
If anyone does use the hack kit on a mac and figures this out please let me know. The Mac users are the minority with Android so we need to stick together a bit here. I still am yet to find a good set of directions on how to "use" the terminal. When the Hack Kit directions start with "navigate to the folder" I have to assume I am doing things right by typing in the file path.
If you did pull it off and are willing to do a screen capture of your terminal that would be pretty great too.
bmolloy said:
I did the Simple Root running Windows XP in Parallels without a problem on my MacBook Pro. Now I am wanting to go back and redo the root with the Hack Kit to solve the HUSPA problem we simple root people are having but I am having a few problems with the terminal. For some reason I keep getting told HTC device is not found when I run the first command.
If anyone does use the hack kit on a mac and figures this out please let me know. The Mac users are the minority with Android so we need to stick together a bit here. I still am yet to find a good set of directions on how to "use" the terminal. When the Hack Kit directions start with "navigate to the folder" I have to assume I am doing things right by typing in the file path.
If you did pull it off and are willing to do a screen capture of your terminal that would be pretty great too.
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When navigating to a folder on a mac, in the terminal, the command is: cd
Then, I would try to do as little typing as necessary to avoid a mistake. I would put in the command cd and then from my finder, physically drag the folder I wanted to navigate to INTO the terminal window, which automatically puts the correct file path.
cd [drag the folder into the terminal window from finder] and voila! It really is pretty easy. Now that you know that, take another look at the directions and see if you think you can make your way through them.
The only mistake I kept running into which someone helped me out with was that I wasn't making the gold card correctly. When I put the command in to the terminal, I wasn't specifying the actual drive, I was specifying a partition on the drive, and the goldcard failed, but looked like it succeeded. 99.9% of the problems you can run into have to do with making an incorrect goldcard I believe.
I have been trying this without restoring to stock, running CM7. I continue to get the "Error detecting HTC phone on USB connection". I will probably restore to stock when I have more than 3 minutes of free time... So it might be a while!!!
If anyone pulls this off without being restored to stock or while running CM7 any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.
bmolloy said:
I have been trying this without restoring to stock, running CM7. I continue to get the "Error detecting HTC phone on USB connection". I will probably restore to stock when I have more than 3 minutes of free time... So it might be a while!!!
If anyone pulls this off without being restored to stock or while running CM7 any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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Is usb debugging on? Is the phone connected but NOT in usb mass storage mode? Im not sure but i think cm7 gets rid of fasboot so i dont think you can turn it off
Also if you have cm7 installed then why do you want to root it again? Its already rooted. If you want a new rom the just use rom manager. But if you want to root again then you should restore to stock
Its from my damn phone!!!
Yes, I am set up with USB debugging on but for some reason it will still not recognize the phone, I am sure it has to do with the fact that I am not running a stock ROM.
The reason I want to root again is because I do not have HSUPA enabled because I rooted with the Simple Root, which flashes a stock radio on that does not allow for HSUPA. Using the Hack kit you end up with the right radio that allows you to have the faster upload speeds. I also want to do the hack kit so I can get a better understanding of terminal commands and adb. I have been never found a reason to use the terminal before so this is a nice new challenge.
Hi, I have a 8" Tablet with Android 2.3.1 and Samsung S5PV210 processor.
I'm trying to gain root access, but I'm having particularry hard times doing it. Basically, I found I don't have the su command neither inside system/bin nor system/xbin directories.
All the root methods (I found till now) are based on a .bat file, but fail because su: command not found.
Gingerbreak fails too, it stays forever spinning trying to root, it crashes when I rotate the tablet; sometime, once every 5 attemps, it reboot the tablet, but fails to root it :\
What can I do, where can I find mor info on the rooting process?
Tnx.
exact same problem.... no one with a solution ?
Cant beleive no one answered this one yet
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Same problem as well
Little help here ? ;-)
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Might want to try reading through this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
If you can't find the answer there, then ask in that thread, those people know best how that method works.
I had the same problem... i tried them all, z4root, androot, gingerbreak, and super one click to no avail... I then stumbled on SUPER ONE CLICK 2.2 and it rooted first try no problem..
the S5PV210 CAN be rooted
I looked for three days trying to find a way to root this Chinese Samsung tablet knock off. Finally I used Super Click 2.3.3.0 You can find it at download.cnet.com
Download and unzip the file. I unzipped it to a USB stick -- just to make it portable.
You only have to connect the tablet to an XP computer with a USB cable. Then you must load the driver for the tablet when prompted by Windows. The driver has been provided for you. Just browse to the drivers folder in the unzipped software. Then run SuperOneClick.exe Click the Root button. Done.
Trust me. Skip all other advice. Nothing else could be easier than this.
So, here's my story. I am trying to gain root access to my Galaxy S II Skyrocket. I see a lot of posts/replies of other people having success with SuperOneClick 2.2 using the zerg exploit but for some reason mine just hangs and doesn't go any further. To kind of backtrack, I was able to root my first Galaxy S II Skyrocket, but then I had charging issues so I exchanged it for a replacement. Now, the replacement will not root. And even with the first one I had a hard time gaining root. It took me several, several attempts to get it working. I don't understand what I'm missing. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Few things...
- Samsung Galaxy S II is currently on stock 2.3.5 with firmware UCKJ2
- USB debugging has been turned on
- Samsung USB drivers have been successfully installed on PC
- Using Windows XP
- Using SuperOneClick 2.2 with zerg exploit
- Tried uninstalling USB drivers and reinstalling
The status one the SuperOneClick is as follows...
Killing ADB server
Starting ADB server
Waiting for device...
That's it. Nothing else beyond that. And on the right hand side it indicates this...
It's keep stating that 'daemon not running... starting in now on port 5037' and it keeps looping and eventually does not move.
I've tried using different methods of rooting this such as Skyrocket-Easy-Root and Doom's EasyRoot 1.0 and the 'daemon not running... starting it now on port 5037' message occurs on those as well.
PLEASE TELL ME WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON because the regular Samsung Galaxy S II and other devices go through just fine. I know it can be done because obviously other users are successful with root and I was too with my first Skyrocket.
is the sdk installed under admin and your running the tools as a user or vice versa? they have to be equal. you could try killing adb and running it again if it is not a permissions thing.
shansmi said:
is the sdk installed under admin and your running the tools as a user or vice versa? they have to be equal. you could try killing adb and running it again if it is not a permissions thing.
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I have not changed anything since the first success of my Skyrocket root. It's weird that it would root the first Skyrocket but not the second one.
I used this one.
http://androidadvices.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s2-sky-rocket-4g-sgh-i727-tutorial/
Solution for "Files not found" and "permission" when trying to run ZergRush
Usually, I do not have a habit of writing on discussion board. But out of sense of gratitude for makers of ZergRush, I felt obliged to share way to get your phone rooted..
My phone is Samsung Galaxy SkyRocket (Android 2.3.5)
Steps:
1. Get instructions and Samsung driver from following site
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...s-ii-skyrocket-on-gingerbread-with-one-click/
2. I used ZergRush root from following location
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...sb2HAg&usg=AFQjCNFU6uftUB2XRt8Q0rZC8faCn1PfBA
Now the most important thing of running the Root
1. For windows 7, do NOT double click on the root.bat or any exe file.
2. Open Windows Command prompt in ADMINISTRATIVE MODE, navigate to the batch file.. for example:
D:\Android\DooMLoRD_v3_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su>runme.bat
and your root process will start.
Most of the people when try to double click do not have required or correct Environment path settings hence they see the error for files not found!!
Hope this resolves the issue.. Goood luck !!
trying to root
ashque01 said:
Usually, I do not have a habit of writing on discussion board. But out of sense of gratitude for makers of ZergRush, I felt obliged to share way to get your phone rooted..
My phone is Samsung Galaxy SkyRocket (Android 2.3.5)
Steps:
1. Get instructions and Samsung driver from following site
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...s-ii-skyrocket-on-gingerbread-with-one-click/
2. I used ZergRush root from following location
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...sb2HAg&usg=AFQjCNFU6uftUB2XRt8Q0rZC8faCn1PfBA
Now the most important thing of running the Root
1. For windows 7, do NOT double click on the root.bat or any exe file.
2. Open Windows Command prompt in ADMINISTRATIVE MODE, navigate to the batch file.. for example:
D:\Android\DooMLoRD_v3_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su>runme.bat
and your root process will start.
Most of the people when try to double click do not have required or correct Environment path settings hence they see the error for files not found!!
Hope this resolves the issue.. Goood luck !!
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I still get errors "system cannot find the path specified" and it doesn't work.
ashque01 you put "D:\Android\DooMLoRD_v3_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su>runme.bat"
I didn't get that to work until I switch the > to a \ the arrow instead of a backslash makes a difference, beg pardon but I don't know dos very well and I did use the arrow with no success, lol...
Once in the command prompt (you get there by typing exactly that "command prompt" in search bar, after clicking the start button in windows 7) Right click on command prompt to run as administrator.
I put D:\DooMLoRD_v3_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su\runme.bat because that's where I used 7zip to extract it to, in the root of hard drive partition. It ran but with errors and announced done! press any key to continue.
I tried it again by creating a subfolder on the D: partition named android like you did, tried it again, same thing,
Still hoping to get a superuser icon so I can download my root explorer app from the market.
YAY!
I got root.
I told all of about it in that thread I started titled s#%rocket. I did admire what Entrophy remarked about it's hardware being disagreeable, but that was in the i777 thread. I had no business there (mod moved my thread, thank you) as my handset is i727.
I coulda swore that's what about phone said before I started but sure enough when you pull the battery it says i727 right there, can't argue with that, I was just being "elevator up, but door not open"
Beg pardon
androiduser1 said:
So, here's my story. I am trying to gain root access to my Galaxy S II Skyrocket. I see a lot of posts/replies of other people having success with SuperOneClick 2.2 using the zerg exploit but for some reason mine just hangs and doesn't go any further. To kind of backtrack, I was able to root my first Galaxy S II Skyrocket, but then I had charging issues so I exchanged it for a replacement. Now, the replacement will not root. And even with the first one I had a hard time gaining root. It took me several, several attempts to get it working. I don't understand what I'm missing. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Few things...
- Samsung Galaxy S II is currently on stock 2.3.5 with firmware UCKJ2
- USB debugging has been turned on
- Samsung USB drivers have been successfully installed on PC
- Using Windows XP
- Using SuperOneClick 2.2 with zerg exploit
- Tried uninstalling USB drivers and reinstalling
The status one the SuperOneClick is as follows...
Killing ADB server
Starting ADB server
Waiting for device...
That's it. Nothing else beyond that. And on the right hand side it indicates this...
It's keep stating that 'daemon not running... starting in now on port 5037' and it keeps looping and eventually does not move.
I've tried using different methods of rooting this such as Skyrocket-Easy-Root and Doom's EasyRoot 1.0 and the 'daemon not running... starting it now on port 5037' message occurs on those as well.
PLEASE TELL ME WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON because the regular Samsung Galaxy S II and other devices go through just fine. I know it can be done because obviously other users are successful with root and I was too with my first Skyrocket.
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use 2.3 not 2.2
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Hii guys i am Kd and today i will guide you to root lg optimus net p-690
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Note:for recovery go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1354387
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1. Download Superoneclick 2.2
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(((((((((((((((((((((www.4shared.com/file/ICp5e5Fc/SuperOneClickv22-ShortFuse.html))))))))))))))))))))))))
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After downloading extract it anywhere you please. Now go to ur system folder i.e where you have installed your OS (i.e Win xp, win 7 etc) Lets say its in the 'X' Drive. So go to X:/WINDOWS/system32/cmd.exe and copy it, now go to where you installed Superoneclick. Inside the folder there'll be a folder as "ADB" open it and paste the 'cmd.exe' you copied.
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2. Now you need the LG ADB Drivers
Download the drivers and install it:-
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(((((((((((((((((((((www.junefabrics.com/bin2/LGDriver.exe)))))))))))))))))))))
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It is recommended that you restart after installing the drivers.
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3. Connect your Device
After installing the Drivers Connect Your Optimus Net using the data cable. In your Device go to settings>Applications>Development>USB Debbuging. Check the box beside it. It will give you a warning just click OK. When you connect your Device you will see 'Turn USB storage on" option DO NOT TURN IT ON. After connecting you will see in the notification bar that "USB Debbuging On" it means you have done evrythng ok uptil now.
Now before rooting Go to settings>Storage>Unmount SD Card it will ask you if you want to unmount click OK. After it is unmounted you can begin rooting. MAKE SURE YOU UNMOUNT THE SD CARD OTHERWISE IT MAY BE COMPLETELY ERASED.
4. Now Let's Root
Now Go to the ADB folder. Remember the cmd.exe you pasted there? Click on it.
WINDOWS 7 USERS MAKE SURE BEFORE CLICKING CMD YOU RIGHT CLICK AND CLICK ON 'RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR' AND ALLOW
In the commands write the following:- [Give the exact spaces i have given OTHERWISE IT WILL NOT WORK!!]:-
adb devices (press enter)(after this command you should see your device id)
adb shell (press enter) (after this command you should see $ sign)
$ echo 1 >/data/local/lge_adb.conf (press enter)
DO NOT CLOSE THE WINDOW JUST MINIMIZE IT!!
Now go to Where you extracted Superoneclick and click on superoneclick.exe.
In the window on the Top Left hand Side of the window there will be an option 'ROOT'.
CLick on it!
it doesnot come on 3.4+
now i am rebooting my device
note:::[+] Rush did it ! It's a GG, man ![+] Killing ADB and restarting as root... enjoy!
when you get this message reboot your phone so that reboot process completes successfully
Hence, you have a rooted Optimus Net do whatever you want
Post replies and tell me if it worked
Oh and if you want to know about some cool apps for root users heres a guide:
www.addictivetips.com/mobile/top-15-apps-to-install-after-rooting-your-android-device/
for queries pm me on fb.com/karandeepdps
bye bye
it wont brick your phone and you can un root also by same method by clicking on unroot.
rooted successfully
thanks....i rooted my phone....
Great job!!!
Successfully rooted my LG Optimus Net P690...
Can't Find a root for LG optimus Hub..
Hi.. will this method work for rooting LG Optimus Hub?.. plz reply ASAP.. thanks..
Will this method work on LG P940...? I tried to use SuperOneClick (on it's own) and it hangs up on Step #7:
shell rooting device: wait for device
on step 7 if your phone hang and doest restart pull out battery and reinsert and power on phone
hope it helps
Worked!
I will admit I am an android n00b, in fact, this is my first droid and only 3 weeks out of the packaging and I STILL managed to root it. A great DIY post. Works like a charm....
... and now I will try to figure the rest of this root business out.
Please help me, I tried to install LG Driver but after installing successful, I check in Device manager but don't found LG driver.
So it's still ok ? Can I continue to Root or not ?
If not pls upload Driver for me +__+, thanks very much
P/s: Bcs I'm a girl, so I don't know much about Android, so pls help me bro
Like ChickenCanFly, I am having problems with device manger recognizing the device and it return allowing ADB to display the device. I have tried the LG driver from above, and also the drivers provided from LG's website with no success. I tried on two different Windows 7 (32bit), Win Server 08 R2 (64bit) and Windows XP Pro (32bit) with no positive outcome. It seems that I can not get this phone to be recognized by any version of Windows. Any help would be appreciated.
LG Optimus Net Driver Fix if Problem
Problem fixed!
For those having issues with the driver working, go to the official LG page here:
http://goo.gl/zx3ZY
Download LG Mobile Support Tool
Once Installed, choose "Install USB Driver"
Then choose the model number of your phone. (Can be found by pulling the battery and looking on the info panel)
Install and then go through your rooting method.
Hope this helps someone else!
How to unroot, just incase I need to. Thinking of rooting my phone.
jkymmel said:
How to unroot, just incase I need to. Thinking of rooting my phone.
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This tool should help you do just that:
http://unlockroot.com/
It does support our phone the LG Optimus Net.
It also can root your phone for you too.
But if I root my phone and then unroot, then can I take it to the guarantees, would they be able to see that I have had my phone rooted? Would they accept my phones guarantees?
jkymmel said:
But if I root my phone and then unroot, then can I take it to the guarantees, would they be able to see that I have had my phone rooted? Would they accept my phones guarantees?
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No they shouldn't if you completely removed the software changes and undo any other customizes such as changing the boot animation and UI tweaks.
I had a phone that had a custom bootloader, custom animations and custom rom with root, and the screen broke and I turned it in for a replacement and Verizon didn't say I word. I heard that in most cases the company the deals with exchange don't spend too much time playing around with the device to see what you did or no do to its software. Don't take my word for it though.
flash player 11.1 for lg optimus net
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23460567#post23460567
now we have flash player too
Is LGP698 Rootable?
Hei!
Is it possible to root Optimus Net Dual with this method? I am ready to test, but please show me some way to restore stuff in case things go wrong...
(and that makes my first post in xda!)
jkymmel said:
How to unroot, just incase I need to. Thinking of rooting my phone.
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lol flash original kdz to get warranty back see my posts you will get it how to do.
say thanks
acorreya said:
Hei!
Is it possible to root Optimus Net Dual with this method? I am ready to test, but please show me some way to restore stuff in case things go wrong...
(and that makes my first post in xda!)
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yes text it go ahead fast incase something went wrong I will provide you original kdz to get your phone working again.
does it will work on software version v10e-06-jan -2012 in my p690 ??
themahendrapawar said:
does it will work on software version v10e-06-jan -2012 in my p690 ??
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yeah it will go ahead and say me thanks.
ive been reading all the root threads for at least the 10th time just to get a handle on the setup. havnt noticed if anyone said you can do it on a mac though. i d/led all the needed files and tried extracting the boot img file. wouldnt give me an extract option on my right click so i kinda stopped there. also very unfamiliar with the adb stuff so if anyone could help with that, i would be more than appreciative.
also, this isnt my first rooted device. ive had my dx rooted for some time now but wow was that was so much easier as far as i can tell. even rooted my thrive too and it seemed a lil more complicated like this but that was around xmas time so i dont remember a thing. thanx in advance
aypeeootrek said:
ive been reading all the root threads for at least the 10th time just to get a handle on the setup. havnt noticed if anyone said you can do it on a mac though. i d/led all the needed files and tried extracting the boot img file. wouldnt give me an extract option on my right click so i kinda stopped there. also very unfamiliar with the adb stuff so if anyone could help with that, i would be more than appreciative.
also, this isnt my first rooted device. ive had my dx rooted for some time now but wow was that was so much easier as far as i can tell. even rooted my thrive too and it seemed a lil more complicated like this but that was around xmas time so i dont remember a thing. thanx in advance
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I've heard that there's a mobile version of Odin (Mobile Odin, IIRC) that works on the GSIII- can't rememeber if it worked on the VZW version though. I've typically avoided Samsung phones myself because I run only Linux and Samsung always relies on Windows-only programs like Odin and Kies (sp?) which doesn't do me any good. If you've only got Mac's then you're in the same boat too.
I'm on VZW myself and am holding my breath that the Developer version of the phone won't require the darn Windows programs to hack around on.
Thanks for the info. I do have a pc but its value $300 pos my mom bought for words with friends lol. Just really don't trust it
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Bumping this because I'd really love to root my s3 from my Mac . Anyone root from osx?
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aypeeootrek said:
Bumping this because I'd really love to root my s3 from my Mac . Anyone root from osx?
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I used my mac to root but technically I kinda cheated. I used Boot Camp to run ODIN to root the phone, but I couldn't get the Android SDK to detect Java so I ended up using Terminal in OS X for adb to push a recovery. If you don't have windows, you can try and download a trial of Parallels 7 for 30 days. They let you use the consumer preview version of Windows 8 for free as well. I haven't tested ODIN on Windows 8 but maybe it will work.
For those unfamiliar with Android SDK and adb in OS X using terminal, basically you download and extract the platform-tools to a location. So for example I used my home folder "/Users/kthung/platform-tools" open up terminal and cd to that location and then you should be able to use any adb commands as usual BUT you need to add a "./" in front of every adb command. So for example "adb shell" becomes "./adb shell"