How to Root the Verizon LG Optimus Zone (Prepaid) - Android General

After 3 weeks I finally accomplished to root this phone. I have put everything and every guide on Dropbox at the moment I am making a ROM for this phone which will be released soon. If anybody can help me out please post reply on this thread. the Rom most likely will be ported from CyrogenMod and you will not have to worry about losing you number I will have the setup wizard so you will be able to retrieve your phone number through the Verizon customer service a may ask if you have an existing number just press 2 and it will bring you to Verizon customer service when they ask just tell them this is a new phone my old cell phone was stolen because If you tell them something like I rooted my phone they may not help you retrieve your number if you need any more help just ask.
The Download Link for Root + Guide: https://www.dropbox.com/s/guq51xcnuyh3q4d/Root for Optimus Zone.zip
- Peter aka Prism

Wrong session!
Sent after :stirthepot:

HEY THIS IS ANDROID ADMIRER HERE WITH A GUIDE TO ROOT THE ZONE
1. DOWNLOAD THIS ROOT PACKAGE
www.dropbox.com/s/y3w8kk4cdgj5eiy/Root for Optimus Zone.zip
2.extract it to whereever you like
now
4. Connect-up your LG, put it in debug mode. Check in "Devices and Printers" to see if the device installed properly. If it did not (yellow bang) then you will need to right-click, choose the first yellow bang (hardware ID in the properties should match the above), and click "Change Settings" then "Update Driver".
5. If you have to manually update the driver, you may have to go about it the long way. I had to click "Browse my computer..." then "Let me pick from a list..." then "Have disk..." before browsing all the way to the Universal ADB folder, plus I had to click "OK" through several warnings.
6. Once the ADB USB drivers are installed, turn off debugging on your Optimus Zone. Leave the USB connected.
7. Start SuperOneClick 1.7, choose "rageagainstthecage" in the top right, and click "root" on the left.
8. When "Waiting for device" shows up, turn on debugging on the Optimus Zone. Let SuperOneClick do its thing (takes a few minutes)
9. Once everything looks done run the test. Now, disconnect and power cycle your Optimus Zone
10. SuperUser may not work; simply update it from playstore
i hope this helps

Finding the device ID depends on your operating system. If you're in a recent version of Windows, you can just connect the device, then locate the non-working device driver in "Devices & Printers", right-click on it, select "Properties", go the the Hardware tab, select it in the list and click the Properties button, go to the Details tab and choose "Hardware IDs" property. They will appear in the box on that dialog.
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Help
Thank you so much for this. I am having a little trouble installing the driver. When I follow your directions, I am told that the file is not compatible with Windows for x64. Any thoughts on what I have done wrong? This is my first attempt at rooting, so please be gentle

I could use help, too
I've got all the files (first rooting of an LG device, or a Verizon phone), but do I need the SDK installed as well? I'm only asking because inside your Universal ADB driver files from your dropbox, I'm not seeing anything that I can click to install. Am I missing something and just being a complete noob? Probably, but any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated.

not working
ok this is the first time ive ever tried anything like this, and I am so completely confused. so for some reason its not working, and when I try to run superuser on my phone it says outdated binary notification.. this is a copy of the log from superoneclick rageagainstthecage
SuperOneClick v1.7.0.0
Killing ADB Server...
OK
Starting ADB Server...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
OK
Waiting for device...
OK
Pushing rageagainstthecage...
337 KB/s (5392 bytes in 0.015s)
OK
chmod rageagainstthecage...
OK
Running rageagainstthecage...
ROOTED
Pushing busybox...
559 KB/s (1062992 bytes in 1.856s)
OK
chmod busybox...
OK
Getting mount path...
/dev/block/mmcblk0p14
OK
Reading OS Version properties...
Version: 2.3.6
OK
Remounting system with read-write access...
OK
Pushing su-v2...
cannot stat 'C:\Users\tyler\Downloads\Root for Optimus Zone\Root for Optimus Zone\SuperOneClick 1.7 with RageAgainstTheCage for L3\su-v2': No such file or directory
OK
chmod su...
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
OK
Creating /system/xbin...
mkdir failed for /system/xbin, File exists
OK
Copying busybox (/system/xbin/)...
OK
chmod busybox (/system/xbin/)...
OK
Installing busybox (/system/xbin/)...
OK
Pushing Superuser.apk...
547 KB/s (1076321 bytes in 1.918s)
OK
Remounting system with read-only access...
mount: mounting /dev/block/mmcblk0p14 on /system failed: Device or resource busy
OK
Remounting system with read-only access...
mount: mounting /dev/block/mmcblk0p14 on /system failed: Device or resource busy
OK
Remounting system with read-only access...
OK
Running a SU test...
Test failed!
FAILED
ro.wifi.channels=
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
ro.product.model=LG-VS410PP
ro.build.tags=release-keys
ro.build.version.release=2.3.6
ro.build.description=e0v_vzw-user 2.3.6 GRK39F VS410PP2.2EDEBA0C5F release
ro.product.brand=lge
ro.product.device=e0v
ro.build.version.incremental=VS410PP2.2EDEBA0C5F
ro.build.type=user
ro.build.date.utc=1369251193
ro.board.platform=msm7k
ro.product.name=e0v_vzw
ro.product.board=7x27
ro.build.user=sangjun002.park
ro.build.display.id=GRK39F
ro.build.version.codename=REL
ro.build.product=e0v
ro.build.lge.version.release=VS410PP2
ro.build.id=GRK39F
ro.build.version.sdk=10
ro.build.date=2013. 05. 23. (???) 04:33:13 KST
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
ro.product.manufacturer=LGE
ro.product.locale.region=US
ro.product.locale.language=en
ro.build.host=htel-sw4-5
so i have no idea at all where to go from here

Did you ever get this exploit to work on your phone? My results are the same.
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Any Luck?
Hi I need a new phone and Ive found this phone for $19.99. I have very little cash so I would like to use this phone. Ill need to use it on page plus. Did you ever get this going? If I can root this phone will I be able to unlock it and use it on page plus? When I try to download this file Iam told I cant because "Root for Optimus Zone is unsafe to download and was blocked by SmartScreen Filter"? Anyone know what's up with that?

Yeah
Merlin11 said:
Hi I need a new phone and Ive found this phone for $19.99. I have very little cash so I would like to use this phone. Ill need to use it on page plus. Did you ever get this going? If I can root this phone will I be able to unlock it and use it on page plus? When I try to download this file Iam told I cant because "Root for Optimus Zone is unsafe to download and was blocked by SmartScreen Filter"? Anyone know what's up with that?
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Yeah i can help you root and install a rom on it skype me "thepcmrtim"

Done
thepcmrtim said:
Yeah i can help you root and install a rom on it skype me "thepcmrtim"
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Ive sent you a contact request on skype. Thanks

Unlocked for page plus?
Ok bottom line does any one know if this phone can be unlocked to work with page plus? Thanks

thepcmrtim said:
After 3 weeks I finally accomplished to root this phone. I have put everything and every guide on Dropbox at the moment I am making a ROM for this phone which will be released soon. If anybody can help me out please post reply on this thread. the Rom most likely will be ported from CyrogenMod and you will not have to worry about losing you number I will have the setup wizard so you will be able to retrieve your phone number through the Verizon customer service a may ask if you have an existing number just press 2 and it will bring you to Verizon customer service when they ask just tell them this is a new phone my old cell phone was stolen because If you tell them something like I rooted my phone they may not help you retrieve your number if you need any more help just ask.
I have just rooted my LG Optimus vs410pp using poot-debug.apk that i found on this site. Had to try over ten times . Had to remove tbe battery after every try. Now I want to try and install a rom. I'm trying to backup my current stock roym using Rom Manager and Flashify and both cause phone to reboot to activation screen as if the ClockWorkMod didn't work. Upon looking at the CWM website the Lg Optimus Zone vs410pp is not supported. So was wondering what you are using to modify the ROM.
TIA
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My Fix
My fix for it was to download the package at the top and copy "su-v3" and rename the copy to su-v2. Idk how smart this was but it worked xD

Apparently, the su-v2 file was left from the package (although a v1 and v3 were included.) And for some reason, that's the version of su that's supposed to be flashed. I've never used this hack, but you could try renaming the v3 to v2.
Also, by now, there are easier root methods available, such as Framaroot, which probably would also work.
(By the way, there's no reason a one-click installer needs administrator access on the computer. It only needs access to adb, which itself doesn't require admin access. Something's fishy here.)

Can confirm that after several failed attempts, renaming su-v3 to su-v2 worked. Thanks!

Anybody have a rom? Successfully rooted and cwm installed. Now Im in need of a rom

link no longer works. can anyone update?

can confirm none of this works anymore.
only working root for zone3 method found here
http://www.astrayalslanding.dynu.net/TuT.html
GJ

How to Root Verizon LG Optimus Zone 3 VS425PP with Kingroot – LG Optimus Zone 3 was released by working with one of the United States operators namely Verizon in January 2016. LG Optimus Zone 3 comes as a smart phone with Lollipop Android platform with quite affordable prices. LG Optimus Zone 3 is affordable for the entry level, but the specifications of the LG Optimus Zone 3 is also quite good. With the interesting specifications of 4G LTE connection, performance is fast enough and quality camera. LG Optimus Zone 3 is available in the United States through Verizon with two price options ie contract and non contract.
Specifications owned by LG Optimus Zone 3 comes with a screen support that is not too broad but also not small ie 4.5 inches. The screen uses a TFT capacitive touchscreen display panel with color depth of up to 16 million colors. Unfortunately the price tag of the LG Optimus Zone 3 is quite affordable still offers a low resolution of 480 x 854 pixels FWVGA combined with TN panel (Twisted newmatic) which is still able to provide clear and sharp display screen with screen density up to 218 ppi per inch screen. In terms of design, LG Optimus Zone 3 comes with a plastic cover support that comes in black. The design is fairly simple with the right dimensions in the hand grip that is 66.5 x 131.8 mm. While for the thickness of the LG Optimus Zone 3 itself is 8.89 mm with a light weight of only 113 grams just so it still feels comfortable when used.
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LG Optimus Net unofficial thread

This thread is a collection of links to threads related to LG Optimus net(P690 only)
Disclaimer:
In case you damage your phone your brick it, you can't hold XDA or me responsible.Try the procedure at your own risk although its 99% working and tested on p690 v10e.
Rooting instructions:
1. Download and install 'Unlock Root' on your PC from here: Unlock Root for Android
2. Download and install LG Android Drivers from here: http://www.junefabrics.com/bin2/LGDriver.exe Restart your PC after installing drivers.
3: On your phone, Check 'USB Debugging'. Path: Menu > Settings > Applications > Development > Tick 'USB Debugging'.
4. Again on phone, Unmount your SD Card. Go to: Menu > Settings > Storage > Tap on 'Unmount SD Card'. It'll give you a warning. Just press OK.
5. Connect your phone with PC. Phone will ask you to 'Turn on USB Storage'. DO NOT TURN IT ON! You should see this message on phone's notification bar: 'USB Debugging connected'.
6. On your PC, open UnlockRoot.exe ( A shortcut should be created on your desktop ) or Path: X:\Program Files\Unlockroot
7. Press root button! After process completes, it'll ask you to install 'Superuser.apk' and 'Battery Saver.apk'. Just press OK. Then you'll be asked to reboot your phone. Press OK. After reboot completes, go to menu and you'll find Superuser app there.
Congratulations! You've rooted your LG Optimus Net P690 !
Clockwork mod recovery for p690
Disclaimer:
Do not hold me or xda responsible if you end up bricking your phone ...
Procedure:
You must have root and es file explorer.
First of all download and put flash_image and recovery.img in sdcard/ from above link.
Also download terminal emulator from play store.
Using es file explorer long press on recovery.img go to properties and select show checksum . Tick md5 and select calculate. This should give you a mix of numbers and characters. Compare it to the md5 sum given in the thread it should match exactly. If not download again and try.
Open terminal emulator and type su and press enter. The $ should change into # .
Now copy paste these lines one by one as is (without the #s)
# mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock1 /system
# cat /sdcard/flash_image> /system/bin/flash_image
# chmod 755 /system/bin/flash_image
# mv /system/etc/install-recovery.sh /system/etc/install-recovery.sh.bak
# mount -o remount,ro -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock1 /system
# flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
# reboot recovery
If you get file not found error ignore it and continue.
Flash for rooted p690
Roms for p690
XPERIA based rom
IOS based rom
CM7 based:
By jst_tsj
By karandeepdps
Miui port
ICS based roms :
AOKP ICS
Xperia ICS
CM10 by LGICS
CM9 for p690(Camera not yet fixed)
By Team LGICS
By karandeepdps
Jellyshame
JellyBean based ROMs(camera not working):
Paranoid JB
AOKP JB
CM10.1
Unbrick /Flash original rom
SuperOneClick 2.3.2 Root Attempt LG Optimus Net
I am running Android 2.3.4 on a LG Optimus Net L45C Smart Phone used under the NET10 (owned by Tracfone) service.
Following the instructions from the SuperOneClick author regarding LG phones and 2.3.2 I get as far as the following statement in the right pane of SuperOneClick 2.3.2 :
Killing ADB and restarting as root ... enjoy!
When I look on the Smart Phone in the Android Tab, There is no SU icon that appears prior to rebooting the phone. After rebooting the phone there is no SU icon that appears. The process was repeated 3 times with the same result: The phone is not rooted. Anyone with similar experience?
The attached pdf file shows the output from the right and left panes of SuperOneClick 2.3.2 during the root attempts.
SuperOneClick setting used was for Alternate ADB Parser.
[email protected] said:
I am running Android 2.3.4 on a LG Optimus Net L45C Smart Phone used under the NET10 (owned by Tracfone) service.
Following the instructions from the SuperOneClick author regarding LG phones and 2.3.2 I get as far as the following statement in the right pane of SuperOneClick 2.3.2 :
Killing ADB and restarting as root ... enjoy!
When I look on the Smart Phone in the Android Tab, There is no SU icon that appears prior to rebooting the phone. After rebooting the phone there is no SU icon that appears. The process was repeated 3 times with the same result: The phone is not rooted. Anyone with similar experience?
The attached pdf file shows the output from the right and left panes of SuperOneClick 2.3.2 during the root attempts.
SuperOneClick setting used was for Alternate ADB Parser.
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restart phone by power button or pull out battery and reinsert and switch on.
say thanks to me
[HOWTO] Flash original firmware on P690
[HOWTO] Flash DOWNLOAD firmware on P690
[ROM] DarDroidXD_0.3 [LGP690]
[root] lg optimus net
[email protected] said:
I am running Android 2.3.4 on a LG Optimus Net L45C Smart Phone used under the NET10 (owned by Tracfone) service.
Following the instructions from the SuperOneClick author regarding LG phones and 2.3.2 I get as far as the following statement in the right pane of SuperOneClick 2.3.2 :
Killing ADB and restarting as root ... enjoy!
When I look on the Smart Phone in the Android Tab, There is no SU icon that appears prior to rebooting the phone. After rebooting the phone there is no SU icon that appears. The process was repeated 3 times with the same result: The phone is not rooted. Anyone with similar experience?
The attached pdf file shows the output from the right and left panes of SuperOneClick 2.3.2 during the root attempts.
SuperOneClick setting used was for Alternate ADB Parser.
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Did you try using unlockroot method?
Rooting
For the LG Optimus Net LG L45C, you will need to use Unlockroot from Unlockroot.com. It is currently the only way to root the phone. The Clockwork recovery method that is posted above is not for L45C, it is for P698 and P690, which can brick your phone trying to install it in a phone that may not support it.
Also, good luck with getting software updates for the phone, because Net10 WILL NOT let you upgrade the software on it. It will download the software package, but states that it is invalid and will not install it. If they would allow the phone to update itself, it wouldn't have many bugs that are showing up
Guys I tried the method mentioned above for adobe flash but the files that I place inside data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer/lib keep getting erased everytime I restart my phone. Note that flash works perfectly as long as I dont restart my phone.
abhishek046 said:
Guys I tried the method mentioned above for adobe flash but the files that I place inside data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer/lib keep getting erased everytime I restart my phone. Note that flash works perfectly as long as I dont restart my phone.
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Sorry but that's how it is. Try using cm7 it doesn't seem to disappear.
I'm getting failed to chmod file: rootutility
While doing what -rooting or custom recovery?
rooting. with unlockroot.exe. Superoneclick fails as well
You've asked this on androidforum as well so i'll try to help you there as akashash5 but I think andyopie will give you a solution eventually.
Using Qtadb P690F> PC
Just one addition, as I had problems in using Terminal Emulator on my small screen phone, I wished to use Qtadb which is able to be run from a PC under Windows. I had all sorts of problems getting Qtadb to 'see' my phone and the installed files.
This is what I had to do:
1. Download and install Qtadb and Windows binaries Google as can't post link
2. Download & install LG drivers
3. DL & install Busybox Google Play
The last item was my problem, I had seen this on one of the many threads I checked & had DL but had NOT installed. When installed all problems solved.
Hope this helps someone.
you wouldnt happen to have the link for the lgl45c cwm would you?
Sorry but I don't think there is a cwm made for l45c
sacredash said:
Sorry but I don't think there is a cwm made for l45c
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Hi long time phone community forum member but this my first post:
I spent multiple-hour long sessions looking for info on this stupid cute lil phone that my girls kid liked. and i was so shocked that first off i couldnt get this rooted with oneclick or a zergrush attack, then after rooting that there is little to no dev for this phone.
if you want to root it use unlockroot.com (i agree that this tool looks funny and like its going to be an advertisment or scam, but it worked)
for custom cwm recovery i used cmw v5.0.2.7 for the optimus q(lgl55c) this worked in the lgl45c that ive got i will not guarantee that it will in yours but if i was you id jsut go for it. I obtained it here:
androidarea51.com/***-all-things-root-***-12/custom-cwm-recovery-for-the-q/
---thanks to Mark_One (im guessing of that site) for the files adn info---
on that same page is the flash_image.zip file that you unzip to the root of your sd card and follow the instructions to flash the recovery into your phone. I used adb shell instead of terminal editor and used esfileexplorer.apk to move some files adn grant permissions where adbd wasnt cooperating
I put a pretty fun rom thats from the androidarea51 site into teh phone its some redrom adn is all devilish with red icons and widgets adn screams redrom redrom like redrum redrum on bootanimation this was also for the lgl55c so after i flashed it i did adn advance restore and only restored teh boot from my initial backup.
i am having a hell of a time getting this into a diagnostic mode?? lgs usually dont need to do anything just enable debugging. ive done this i get an lg androidnet modem adn two ports, they appear in qpst but are not listed with an active phone?? can anyone help me with this also spent hours looking for this, im wanting to flash it to cricket and need to change the prl.
hope this is helpful and reduces some peoples searchings for the optimus net lgl45c
Good work, just keep upgrading the list.:good:
LG L45C
rfrayer said:
you wouldnt happen to have the link for the lgl45c cwm would you?
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I dont have the link, but you can find it at androidarea51 on the OptimusQ thread (lg l55c). It worked on mine. I just followed the directions exactly. Good luck, hope it helps.
Does anyone know where to find a link to a stock or rooted rom for this phone? Mine is rooted and has CWR 5.0.2.7, but is stuck in recovery bootloop. (loaned it to my daughters friend to play games on while i fixed his, he thought he could reset his game when he found settings, factory reset). If anyone could help i would appreciate it, or if anyone knows another way to get this to boot to phone i can go from there. thanks in advance, you guys on XDA are great.
MH58 said:
I dont have the link, but you can find it at androidarea51 on the OptimusQ thread (lg l55c). It worked on mine. I just followed the directions exactly. Good luck, hope it helps.
Does anyone know where to find a link to a stock or rooted rom for this phone? Mine is rooted and has CWR 5.0.2.7, but is stuck in recovery bootloop. (loaned it to my daughters friend to play games on while i fixed his, he thought he could reset his game when he found settings, factory reset). If anyone could help i would appreciate it, or if anyone knows another way to get this to boot to phone i can go from there. thanks in advance, you guys on XDA are great.
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What have you flashed the phone to get a boot loop?
And a warning, when you actually had a Cwm on your phone and you factory reset it, your phone will be bricked.
sent via LG P690 using our neighbors secured Wi-Fi!
Is it possible to use the same procedure for rooting lg optimus net v10f
yashagarwal said:
Is it possible to use the same procedure for rooting lg optimus net v10f
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Yes it is
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[Q] help with IDeaUSA 7" tablet

Hi, everyone
I hope that I am in the right part for posting? I am new to this android thing.
I am trying to find a how to root idea usa 7" tablet from fry's for $77.00. Their is a lot of rooting programs but I have not been able to find anything on this model.
Also what would be a good rom to flash it with? I tried finding out if uberoid and cyanogenmod would work but I could not find any info on this model.
Not to sure what model I have that I would be able to flashing this rom with, either uberoid or CM7? Help
Model: MID, sv7206 v1.4, kernel 2.6.35.7-infotm
processor armv6 rev5,
hardware imapx200,
android 2.3.3,
brand infotmic,
display gri40,
release codename REL
bootloader unknown
I don't know if this is the right model IDea USA IUMID-0071 because the spec's are off. Http ://ideausa.us/produects.html but similar. I am looking for rom that is more update/modern. any potters?
Does anyone have the original rom for this or know how to make a backup this rom?
Well I am thinking that is might be this model but not to sure wm8650,SV7206 v1.4 or IDea USA IUMID-0071.
It's not flytouch
The screen is very slow on this model. Unless you use a pen then is works better.
Also hoping to be able to flash this to ics 4
Thanks
I just bought one, too. What a pos? it works but the screen is almost unusable, lots of mis-fires.
I did figure-out the real OEM web-page,
http://www.sinovideo.com.cn/Products/indexshow.asp?lang=EN&SortID=61&ID=85
This correctly identifies the installed 2.3 OS and reveals that it's some kind of 1 GHz processor. The real performance problem, however, is the 256 MB of memory, ouch!
I have not had any luck finding any updated ROMs. Actually, I suspect the installed ROM is tweaked to work around the defective screen (I think it's configured to ignore any 'touch' lasting less than 0.5 second?) so I'm not going to change it.
---------- Post added at 08:58 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:49 AM ----------
FYI - I found another site that has lots of discussion about the "M7206" tablet
http://www.techknow.t0xic.nl/forum/index.php?board=51.0
Here's some more info. (Yes, I have continued to investigate even though I bad-mouthed it )
- This tablet is also sold as the "infotmic m7206"
- the screen works MUCH better if you use a stylus
Currently, my tablet seems to be getting about 24 hr standby battery-life, and the battery-usage report says "Cell standby" is using 75%, even though there's no cell radio? Some of the discussion on the techknow forum seems to be about this same issue but all the solutions seem to involve rolling your own ROM, which I'm not prepared to do. For now I just plan on leaving the tablet plugged-in overnight.
Rooting Idea USA Tablet
Oh my, what a mess...
This post is in regards to the Idea USA Tablet (Unable to Root)
My specs:
- Idea USA Tablet (Made in China)
- Model Number: MID (Unknown)
- Android Version: 2.3
- Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7
- Build Number: MID-userdebug 2.3 GRH55 (ENG)
Issues:
Whelp, I have tried the basics and I can't get this thing to root for anything. I was able to get it to hook into the PC through USB. There are 2 usb slots on the side of the tablet. I believe one is for HOST and the other usb is for OTG (Charging). Once I figured out the host port, then I had to download the drivers for this poorly made tablet...But, what drivers? You go to the Idea US website and you get no helpful information. So, there are no drivers made specifically for this $100 dollar generic tablet from FRY's. Ok... No big deal... So, I download the default "Android USB Drivers".
Peachy, it worked! Now, I can transfer files back and forth between the card(s). Wonderful, first step down, next step was to root. So, I read up on how to root with Super One Click.
Ok, so now, I set the tablet to "USB Storage" and "Host"...Then I download and run Super One Click.
Ok, I run the "Super One Click v.2.3.3"; by clicking the root button and then all I get is a frozen screen that reads:
Code:
Killing ADB Server.... Kill Server 0.11s
Starting ADB Server.... StartServer 4.09s * daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037* *daemon started successfully*
And then it just freezes the program. So, now I'm completely stuck. I mean I learned a great deal, that I can hook up a keyboard, mouse, etc to this thing, but, obviously Super One Click was not designed for these generic tablets. I have read other articles which have suggested that the .inf driver for the default "Android USB Drivers" needs to be edited for your specific tablet model and you must enter the specific CODE# for it to recognize for rooting with Super One Click... But, god forbid, I haven't found any useful information on where that might be. Also, someone suggested to install the Android SDK and edit those files along with the .inf files to make this work. But, that didn't work either. I did everything right. I turned off USB debugging and then I would wait for super one click to come up with waiting for device...but that never happened. I even tried it with USB debugging on... still nothing.
Has anyone created a generic batch program to root these types of devices? What am I doing wrong here?
Rooting Idea USA Tablet
Well, this took me all night to read and learn about how to root this basic tablet from Fry's.
First off, I tried many different things and it just didn't work. Using super one click is definitely out of the question for this particular tablet.
I read all night and thankfully found the forum article on how to solve this issue on xdadevelopers own forum.
As per quoted quotes below:
.....You can use gingerbreak to root this. Run it once and let it reboot, then use supermanager free from market to rename the su symlink from /bin/ to "old" or something, and reboot again.
You should now have root ........ It might take a couple of trys but it works.
You need to download supermanager from the market. Enable root in supermanager settings and click yes when superuser pops up.
Then use the file explorer within supermanager to navigate to the /bin/ directory and you will find a sysmlink called su
You need to rename this su symlink to old - completely take out the name su.
Just to be safe run gingerbreak again and then you can install busybox from market.
pablo11
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Thank you so much Pablo11. The idea is to download the APK for GingerBreak from online onto your IDEA USA tablet directly. The trick here is that the brand name is IDEA "USA", but the real workings behind the "MID" is "ViMicro". You will notice that displayed as you turn on your tablet. So, in order to find real information about your MID device, you have to search articles for vimicro.
Once you run gingerbreak, your tablet will go completely nuts. Nothing will run right. Things will break and it will be a complete mess. It will however, install superuser apk. However, it will not work. You can download the Root Checker from the market and you will notice it is NOT rooted. So...thanks to pablo11, you will want to download supermanager from the google play market. Install it.
Next go into the supermanager settings and click on ROOT. Make sure root is enabled and checked marked in the settings. When you enable root in the settings, it will prompt you with "allow root?" Click on Yes. This will give you the access you need.
But, your not done, once again as per Pablo11, go to the super managers file manager section. Get to the root directory by clicking up, and then find the folder "bin". Look for the file "SU" and rename this to "old".
Now, you will be able install busybox and any thing else thats root.
By the way, restart your tablet again, and I "personally" recommend that you go into your settings> Privacy> Check mark both (Backup my data and Automatic Restore) and then click on Factory data reset. Start the tablet from like it was brand new. Don't worry it will keep the root that you did intact. You will just have to re-register the tablet with your existing gmail that you originally used with that tablet.
Lastly, use the root checker from the market and you will see that it is successfully rooted.
Okay... Now, my next step. To crack open this tablet and put in a bigger SD Card as the 2G SDCARD is way too small, especially if you want to use new roms and install a linux operating system onto it....

Root LG Prada P940

Finally managed to root my LG Prada P940 using the older version of SuperOneClick 1.7 after many tries from 2.3.3 & on... Just need to choose Exploit option rageagainstthecage instead of psneuter & hit on root!
Anyway, i don't really know what can i do with it besides uninstalling those pesky pre-installed apps. Hurhurhur.
Good luck!
http://hotfile.com/dl/145937691/0a90379/SuperOneClickv1.7-ShortFuse.zip.html
nice! gonna test mine today!
uninstalled some apps in the system directory and screwed up my phone.
anyone knows where to get the stock rom?
rebornsoul89 said:
uninstalled some apps in the system directory and screwed up my phone.
anyone knows where to get the stock rom?
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With a hard reset the applications come back?
Greetings.
bova said:
With a hard reset the applications come back?
Greetings.
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nope, tired a hard reset but phone still ****ed up.
but its ok i got a new one from my telco
KGNTSTNY said:
Finally managed to root my LG Prada P940 using the older version of SuperOneClick 1.7 after many tries from 2.3.3 & on... Just need to choose Exploit option rageagainstthecage instead of psneuter & hit on root!
Anyway, i don't really know what can i do with it besides uninstalling those pesky pre-installed apps. Hurhurhur.
Good luck!
http://hotfile.com/dl/145937691/0a90379/SuperOneClickv1.7-ShortFuse.zip.html
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Crazy that this one, I decided to try it and it works perfectly at the first time.
I have not deleted anything.
You just have to update the superuser and the binary as they are very old.
Thank you.
bova said:
Crazy that this one, I decided to try it and it works perfectly at the first time.
I have not deleted anything.
You just have to update the superuser and the binary as they are very old.
Thank you.
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Actually i don't really know how binary works. But i just updated Superuser 3. Like cool!
hi guys!can you do me a favor?i want the p940's apps and framework,so that someone can dev it .can you upload a zip after root by doing this?
1.download the root tools at first post
2.unpack it to d:\root
3.open cmd by press win+R key and enter "cmd" without "" ,and then here will popup a black window.
4.type
Code:
d:
cd d:\root
adb shell pull /system/app
adb shell pull /system/framework
if everything goes well,now in your d:\root should have two more folders ,app and framework folder.now plz pack it and upload to multiupload or something ,we're very appreciate what you contribute!
Best Regards
no one's here for p940?
dxdiag32 said:
hi guys!can you do me a favor?i want the p940's apps and framework,so that someone can dev it .can you upload a zip after root by doing this?
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Did a system dump for the guys in the SGSII forums, here are the links;
Full /system: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12431608/PRADA3.0-system.rar 240MB
SystemUI & Framework: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12431608/PRADA3.0-SystemUI%2BFramework.rar 6,59MB
***DO NOT FLASH!!!***
rebornsoul89 said:
uninstalled some apps in the system directory and screwed up my phone.
anyone knows where to get the stock rom?
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Maybe you can try to extract the apps you deleted from my first link, and push via ADB. I don't think you can flash the whole thing, but maybe someone can make it CWM-flashable.
ICS for Prada
Can someone upload system dump of ICS firmware for prada phone.
this root work on ics?
here is guide how to roo prada ICS 4.0.4
If some one can translate it!
http://bbs.gfan.com/mobile/android-4531413-1-1.html?extra=page=1
System dump.
Hey here is a system dump.
Also this root method does not work (the OP and the chinese page) I have tried multiple times, and used ADB sctipt myself. Anybody know how to root ICS?
https://www.dropbox.com/s/owrrc2opf7rovin/system.7z
i got my device rooted with the method found on the page. Will write up a howto with my adjusted root script and files later today if someone has use for it...
Root is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414775&page=13
You guys can find my alternative root guide for the official lg european ics firmware here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28568521&postcount=8
well done.
iodak said:
here is guide how to roo prada ICS 4.0.4
If some one can translate it!
alright i try to translate with my broken english
第8步开始ROOT工具更新到最新可以一次搞定ROOT.
At the step 8 the tools is the last release, should root the phone without problems
此教程只针对欧版V20D和韩版V20B,已更新韩版BIN,另外4.0的韩版和欧版KDZ ROM包请自行在论坛搜索下载地址。现在正式开始:
This Tutorial should only for the device with Europe V20d rom and Korea V20b Rom. The Korea B
in file is updated, and the 4.0 Korea Rom and Europe KDZ Rom is at other Thread, find it yourself and download it. (Its how the original sentence, I will find if you guys if ou do want and when i have time
1.欧版下载LGP940_AP[1].bin ,韩版下载SU540_AP[/url][5].bin
Europe LGP940_AP[1].bin , Korea SU540_AP[5].bin,
2.手机关机,进入S/W模式。
Switch off the phone and enter the S/W mode
3.打开KDZ刷机工具选择V20D(韩版V20B)的原版KDZ点击刷机按钮开始刷机,下面是重点,千万注意。
Open the KDZ flash tool and select V20D KDZ( select V20B KDZ if you have korea rom) and press Start/Flash to start. the follow steps are critical, MUSH READ CAREFULLY
4.进入该目录:
Win7 : C:\ProgramData\LGMOBILEAX\Phone\
WinXP : C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\LGMOBILEAX\Phone\
此目录就是KDZ刷机工具对KDZ包进行解压的目录。
Enter the file:
Win7 : C:\ProgramData\LGMOBILEAX\Phone\
WinXP : C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\LGMOBILEAX\Phone\
These file are the location where the KDZ flash tool extract the KDZ pack
5.右键点击空白处反复刷新该目录直到出现LGP940_AP[1].bin(韩版是SU540_AP[5].bin)被解压到改目录,迅速用我提供的LGP940_AP[1].bin(韩版是SU540_AP[5].bin)替换覆盖。
Keep refreash the file until it show the LGP940_AP[1].bin file (SU540_AP[5].bin if Korea verison), When it appear replace with LGP940_AP[1].bin (SU540_AP[5].bin if Korea Verison) which I provide Quickly
6.覆盖完成等待刷机结束重启。
After replace the file, wait for the process finish.
7.手机重启完毕,选择USB调试模式连接电脑。
After the cell reboot, Select the USB debug mode and connect to PC
8.下载PRADAroot.rar并解压缩, PradaRoot.rar 下载次数: 321
Download PRADAroot.rar and extract
2012-7-6 13:10 ,运行目录下的Rooting.bat批处理,看清楚命令窗口上面的字一定要看到传输的字节不是0才算成功(如果不成功换台电脑),最后再点空格自动重启手机,重启后ROOT完成。
Run Rooting.bat, check the command windows, The translate rate Must not 0 to success, If you get 0 and fail to root try another PC, Lastly click the space bar to reboot the device, after boot its should be rooted
PS:触摸失效和卡的同学请打开设置中的自动旋屏。
In the case of haveing problem with the touchscreen and laggy, goto setting and switch on the auto roating
Its take longer time then i expected, anyway i know my engish is broken and i want its helpful
and i have just found that i cant post link because i am new to here lol, please find the link at the original post
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KGNTSTNY said:
Finally managed to root my LG Prada P940 using the older version of SuperOneClick 1.7 after many tries from 2.3.3 & on... Just need to choose Exploit option rageagainstthecage instead of psneuter & hit on root!
Anyway, i don't really know what can i do with it besides uninstalling those pesky pre-installed apps. Hurhurhur.
Good luck!
http://hotfile.com/dl/145937691/0a90379/SuperOneClickv1.7-ShortFuse.zip.html
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Ok first step to step:
1. USB debugging must be on.
2. Start the Super One Click(run as admin on win7,win8)
3. Connect Prada to PC and choose battery charge only option.
4. When PC install all drivers hit the root button. If all goes well After 30sec you will get rooted phone.
It is recommended that before all this you have LG PC Suite installed. It is not important that LG PC Suite be active during rooting.
Please deactivate all antivirus aps on Your PC. After rooting you dont have to update superuser apk on your Prada. It will work perfect as it is.
Kronos1

[Q] FileMate Clear 7" T720 tablet

Does anyone know if Z4Root will work on this tablet? Thanks!
I've been looking for one for 3 days now, I tryed onclickroot and z4root or something like that,, cant find anything Anyone please help!!
I'm still waiting for my tablet to be delivered...I'm gonna try SuperOneClick (crosses fingers)
I got one of these for my daughter for xmas. I spent a few days trying to root it with no luck. I'm not intimately familiar with android (some unix experience), but I tried all the options I could find for rooting Allwinner a10 devices. At first I ran into problems with adb unable to recognize the device for most one-click methods. I downloaded the android tools and was able to connect with the included adb. After studying the scripts, they all use the "adb root" command to gain root access on the device and copy the necessary files. Unfortunately, this command fails using adb from the tools. At first I thought this was due to my adb version, but after doing some research I think it is actually due to the device kernel. I believe it requires reflashing or some exploit to be able to gain root. I was able to install root explorer and I can browse all the necessary directories but I can't modify or copy the necessary files into them. Busybox told me there was an older version installed, but wouldn't let me install a newer version (again I think due to the permissions). Also, superuser would say it installed but the su binary did not show up on the bin directory. As the necessary directories are all owned by root, I couldn't figure out a way to modify the permissions...
I wound up returning the FileMate and got a Lenovo IdeaTab. Got that rooted in no time.
sorry i never saw this post i've bought 2 of these and i rooted them,
i wish i could get a better build for them though, too many app crashes and the internet connectivity sucks
i used a method by Bin4ry called root with restore, v17 worked any ways i have the zip if you would like it
ferny_dx said:
sorry i never saw this post i've bought 2 of these and i rooted them,
i wish i could get a better build for them though, too many app crashes and the internet connectivity sucks
i used a method by Bin4ry called root with restore, v17 worked any ways i have the zip if you would like it
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Screw it, here it is for future reference.
How'd you do it!?!?
ferny_dx said:
Screw it, here it is for future reference.
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FileMate Clear T720
Thank you very much for being the only person ever to have posted in regards to this tablet. I just got mine for christmas and have been trying to get it rooted. I've tried a lot of those one-click methods, and I've even tried this Bin4ary method. but it just hangs up on "daemon started sucessfully*"
Can you please direct me to the filemate drivers (if needed)
also, I have usb debugging endable, allowing 3rd party (not secure) files enabled. and pulling my hair out (enabled).
Thanks again.
Also, I'm running windows 7 and 8, (((maybe i should try win7))) hmm. i'll get back to you on that. Anyhow, any advice would be greatly appreciated, since returning it doesn't sound very fun.
jiberish05 said:
FileMate Clear T720
pulling my hair out (enabled)..
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I laughed so hard. ok your going to have to install drivers by force,
first off do you happen to have android sdk installed? if you don't there is another way but its going to sound weird,
if you do have the android SDK installed:
1. go to your computer manager (by opening explorer, right click on the "computer" group on the left column and select manager)
2. look for any unrecognized item that appears, ( it will most likely be labeled "Clear" with a faded icon and a "?" sign on top
3. right click and choose "Update drivers", it will give you options, choose "Browse my computer for driver software", another option screen will show,
4. at the bottom of the window there will be an option that says "let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
5. on the screen that appears there should be an option that says "ADB Interface", choose this
6. choose "Google, Inc.">"ADB Testing Interface version x.x.x.x" (I chose version 2.1.0.0)
that should do it next time you plug in the tablet try running ddms or open the cmd and type in "adb devices" (assuming you have adb installed) and it should show.
if this helps just hit the thanks button
[edit] I am running windows 8 btw [/edit]
ADB interface doesn't show up
Thank you very much for getting me farther, however I dont see ADB interface. I'm looking into it right now. I just re-installed the sdk drivers and will keep at it.
BTW, is it even worth doing this? the main reason I want to do it, is so i can connect my ps3 remote via bluetooth, and possibly a little overclocking. Have you had any luck OC it?
Thanks again Much appreciated:good:
jiberish05 said:
Thank you very much for getting me farther, however I dont see ADB interface. I'm looking into it right now. I just re-installed the sdk drivers and will keep at it.
BTW, is it even worth doing this? the main reason I want to do it, is so i can connect my ps3 remote via bluetooth, and possibly a little overclocking. Have you had any luck OC it?
Thanks again Much appreciated:good:
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open up SDK manager and go to Extras>"Google USB Drivers"
also install everything in the "Android 4.0 (API 14)" section, I have other options installed if this still doesn't work.
its worth it just for the extra stuff that root comes with like titanium backup, but you cant over clock, if you go any higher than 1200 MHz it will lock up and you have to force it to reset.
cyberkeeper1 said:
HERE is the link to root as provided earlier
Click Here to download ADB universal drivers. they should work better than the google USB drivers.
---------- Post added at 12:20 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:11 AM ----------
this seems kind of spammy. What backs up my claim is that you dont have more than 5 posts...
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Thanks for the link to my post on android central, the link in that post just comes back the xda thread
Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 20.11.2013] - Added Z1 Root
Sent from my XT862 using Tapatalk
Rooted Filemate Clear
I just wanted to confirm I have also rooted the Clear with the Bin4ry v33 exploit using option 1. Although I received the following error:
remote object '/system/bin/ric' does not exist
.
Going to copy files to it's place
Rebooting again, please wait!
Could Not Find C:\Documents and Settings\Graham School\My Documents\Downloads\Ro
ot_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v33\ric
Restoring previous Backup! Please select the RESTORE MY DATA option now on your
device!
SuperSu installed and root apps working.
Rooted With Kingo
I just bought one of these cheap to play with and used Kingo to root it. Worked first time, no problem. The only issue I am having is that the SuperSu binaries are failing to update but root is still working. Titanium is working and Root Explorer so I can debloat. Hope that helps is anyone is still trying to use these
Jfender1005 said:
I just bought one of these cheap to play with and used Kingo to root it. Worked first time, lem. The only issue I am having is that the SuperSu binaries are failing to update but root is still working. Titanium is working and Root Explorer so I can debloat. Hope that helps is anyone is still trying to use these
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please tell me where in the world you got the Kingo root?
As far as being unable to update binaries, try to find a custom recovery and install. From there, you can inject them via su-binary update.zip and bam!
Kingoroot
cyberkeeper1 said:
please tell me where in the world you got the Kingo root?
As far as being unable to update binaries, try to find a custom recovery and install. From there, you can inject them via su-binary update.zip and bam!
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http://www.kingoapp.com/android-root.htm
That is the link for the Kingo site. The first time I saw it on here there was some question about whether it was safe becase it is not open source and used a Chinese SuperSu app. I felt safe using it on a tablet because I do no banking on it or anything, but the newest posts I have seen are that Kingo is safe. Hope that helps. And if you know where to find a custom recovery that will work with this app please let me know.

[Q] Root ZTE Valet Z665c

Does anyone have any information on how to root this phone?
It is a tracfone running Android 4.1 with 1ghz qualcomm cpu.
Thanks.
I'm also looking for someone who might have some pointers on how to root this phone or install KitKat apps from Nexus 5 dump!!!
I know it is a low end phone but there are lots of people in the Tracfone world who are now able to get Android phones and are NEW to the smartphone universe.
Thanks.
I'm thinking of buying this phone. As a low end Android, how does it hold up? And if you want to root it, try Bin4ry's root method here. Just be careful.
Tried Bin4ry on ZTE Valet but it failed to root
I've had the phone a couple of days so far and while I'm by no means a qualified reviewer of smartphones, I do like the ZTE Valet. I'm too cheap to pay the $70-100 USD/month for a post-paid service that I don't need.
After searching the forums and seeing that no one reported trying to root the phone, I took a brave pill and tried the Bin4ry method (v31). I got the same message that many users reported - after rebooting, it fails to mount and copy the necessary files. Both the new standard method and the old method failed. It did no apparent harm to the phone - just didn't work. Here's some details on the phone I have:
Android version 4.1.1
Kernel 3.4.0-perf [email protected]
Thanks for any ideas or advice.
I just picked one up at Kmart for $80 today and am checking things out, trying to see about rooting it. My Hisense Sero 7 Pro tab is rooted and running great with a DoPa custom ROM.
I also purchased one of these and am happy so far. I have a question on the magnetic and rotation sensor. They seem to show up as installed as ak8962 devices but apps like 'my android sensors' don't show any data being returned. are they just not actually installed?
thanks
sam
gberpa said:
I just picked one up at Kmart for $80 today and am checking things out, trying to see about rooting it. My Hisense Sero 7 Pro tab is rooted and running great with a DoPa custom ROM.
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samcoinc said:
I also purchased one of these and am happy so far. I have a question on the magnetic and rotation sensor. They seem to show up as installed as ak8962 devices but apps like 'my android sensors' don't show any data being returned. are they just not actually installed?
thanks
sam
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The rotation of the device changes the screen from portrait to landscape and 'maps', 'Gas Buddy' seems to show the right direction for magnetic north. I haven't had much time to check yet. AAMF, I haven't activated or transferred my number to the 'phone' yet as am deciding if is a 'keeper'. So far, I think it is as I can use WiFi and 'turn off' mobile data by option. Now checking things like battery life in standby.. Haven't found an option to shut WiFi when screen is off like in my JB 4.2.1 and HC 3.1 devices. Only seem to be able to turn WiFi on or off or see an option for airplane mode.
I agree - the screen rotates (how - I don't know ) I would assume gas buddy is using GPS to find north.
sam
gberpa said:
The rotation of the device changes the screen from portrait to landscape and 'maps', 'Gas Buddy' seems to show the right direction for magnetic north. I haven't had much time to check yet. AAMF, I haven't activated or transferred my number to the 'phone' yet as am deciding if is a 'keeper'. So far, I think it is as I can use WiFi and 'turn off' mobile data by option. Now checking things like battery life in standby.. Haven't found an option to shut WiFi when screen is off like in my JB 4.2.1 and HC 3.1 devices. Only seem to be able to turn WiFi on or off or see an option for airplane mode.
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Any update on this?
It isn't looking good so far..
http://androidforums.com/zte-valet/799676-ill-help-find-root-method-if.html
They have tried a bunch of stuff so far.
sam
Unkn0wn0ne said:
Any update on this?
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samcoinc said:
It isn't looking good so far..
They have tried a bunch of stuff so far.
sam
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I'm going to get my hands on the phone soon. I'll proceed to attempt to get a recovery or something compiled for it if I can. First, I'd have to dump the rom and kernel which might require root access, but we will see. Once we have a recovery we can port CyanogenMod over to it.
Also I think I know why it's crashing, but I can't be sure until I can test it out myself.
Unkn0wn0ne said:
I'm going to get my hands on the phone soon. I'll proceed to attempt to get a recovery or something compiled for it if I can. First, I'd have to dump the rom and kernel which might require root access, but we will see. Once we have a recovery we can port CyanogenMod over to it.
Also I think I know why it's crashing, but I can't be sure until I can test it out myself.
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Wish you luck..just got my replacement unit from TracFone after the first one's screen froze.
oooops. Sorry posted in wrong thread.
ZTE Valet Z665c - obtaining temporary root
After trying numerous root methods (Bin4ry, Framaroot, ...), I stumbled on a method of getting temporary root using Cydia Impactor. Cydia Impactor appears to be partially successful. First of all, please note that all credit goes to those involved with Cydia Impactor and the discovery of the original exploits (do a search if you want).
This method might seem a little convoluted, but it works reliably for me. Note that I use a Linux machine so you might have to adapt the steps to work on another platform.
Prerequisites:
1. Menu -> System settings -> Developer options -> USB debugging ->Enabled.
2. Menu -> System settings -> Developer options -> Stay awake ->Enabled (to keep the telnet session from going to sleep).
3. telnet (I am running on Ubuntu, but some sort of telnet program is needed).
4. Cydia Impactor
5. phone is connected to your wifi.
Steps:
1. Run the "Cydia Impactor" to "# drop SuperSU to /system/xbin/su". See what happens.
2. It failed for me giving an error related to not being able to remount /system or not being able to create /system/xbin/su.
3. In Cydia Impactor, run "# start telnetd as system on port 2222". You don't need to bother to telnet in. Just let it finish and then proceed to the next step.
4. In Cydia Impactor, run "# start telnetd as root on port 22". Let it finish.
5. Telnet into your phone from a terminal on your computer: "telnet 192.168.1.117 -l root 22". Note that the ip address is likely different on your network, e.g., 192.168.1.xxx.
6. If everything worked OK, you should be presented with a root prompt ("~ #"). I have busybox (obtained from the Bin4ry exploit download) that I adb pushed to /data/local/tmp. The command "/data/local/tmp/busybox whoami" tells me I am indeed root.
OK - now the bad news for me. I proceed to try to install su but remount fails. If I issue the command:
~ # mount -o rw,remount /system
~ #
A root prompt is returned with no error message suggesting that it successfully remounted /system. Woohoo! But a "mount" command (or cat /proc/mounts) says it is still "ro" or read only. Darn. Does it appear that ZTE has crippled the mount command in some way? Now the question is how to permanently install root? I have poked around and at least was able to make a backup to my sdcard using bzip2
This should at least help as a first step. Others including myself have posted elsewhere on this phone. At this point, I'm not willing to risk flashing anything. I'm a noob so I'm hoping someone who is more familiar with the permissions and that sort of thing can complete the root and post a solution.
Thanks.
Awesome!
These findings are great, I'd be willing to check this out soon. (Linux box is down do to hardware issue. ).
If we can obtain root the remounting issue can definitely be fixed. Also, does busybox have the premissions to run?
Try this:
Code:
mount | grep system
That will give you somewhere within the text the partition that is registered as /system . Then:
Code:
mount -o rw,remount [PARTITION-THAT-COMMAND-RETURNED-HERE-MINUS-BRACKETS] /system
See if that works. But anyways, if it doesn't it can still be rooted! (just temporarily, but it is no longer an 'unrootable' device)
Note: I am not responsible for what happens using those commands.
a little more info in response to your questions
Dear Unkn0wn0ne,
I had messed around with it and also tried something like you suggested, e.g.:
mount -o rw,remount,relatime,data=ordered -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p19 /system
Also tried it with the "-n" option to avoid a write to mtab although I don't remember seeing mtab while purusing the file system.
Hadn't noticed that busybox was available under /system/bin:
~ # ls -al /system/bin/busybox
-rwxr-xr-x 1 root shell 1075144 Jul 19 11:20 /system/bin/busybox
~ #
Could be that it has a more limited command set than the one I put in /data/local/tmp. A lot of the commands under /system/bin have a symbolic link to toolbox.
Note that the telnet connection needs to be made over wifi and not the one available over usb. I got the ip address from my router's client list.
Oh yes - thanks for the reminder. Forgot to include the disclaimer about harming the phone or voiding the warranty.
Hope it works out well for you. Glad to hear your encouraging remarks.
Awesome!
Alright so that didn't work. This guy over here has a suggestion (he has scene your thread): - I can't publish links so I'll pm the link to you.
Also if busybox is symbolically linked you'd have to tell it specifically to call to the busybox pushed over via adb to: /data/local/tmp/busybox and not the stock.
In this case: /data/loocal/tmp/busybox/mount
Also the disclaimer is a must. There will always be that person that tries to blame it on someone else.
Note: I am not responsible for whatever happens using the information provided in this post.
karmmisht said:
After trying numerous root methods (Bin4ry, Framaroot, ...), I stumbled on a method of getting temporary root using Cydia Impactor. Cydia Impactor appears to be partially successful. First of all, please note that all credit goes to those involved with Cydia Impactor and the discovery of the original exploits (do a search if you want).
This method might seem a little convoluted, but it works reliably for me. Note that I use a Linux machine so you might have to adapt the steps to work on another platform.
This should at least help as a first step. Others including myself have posted elsewhere on this phone. At this point, I'm not willing to risk flashing anything. I'm a noob so I'm hoping someone who is more familiar with the permissions and that sort of thing can complete the root and post a solution.
Thanks.
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I attempted this myself on my Windows 8 machine. I had to enable telnet, but that was easy. I had to reararange the command to "telnet root 192.168.x.xxx:22" (xxx is my IP). It keeps giving me the error "Connect failed."
Any thoughts out there?
try putty
Ph0enix_216,
I tried to connect from a Windows 7 machine and it works using putty for telnet (www.putty.org, a great program). Be sure to set the Connection->Data->Auto-login name to root.
well the guy in the other thread bricked his it sounds like...
http://androidforums.com/zte-valet/799676-ill-help-find-root-method-if-3.html
They tried to modify the mmcblk0p16 boot image and re-copy it back. It seemed to re-copy but then didn't boot with a verify error.. (I am paraphrasing - and don't really understand what they where doing )
sam
Ph0enix_216 said:
I attempted this myself on my Windows 8 machine. I had to enable telnet, but that was easy. I had to reararange the command to "telnet root 192.168.x.xxx:22" (xxx is my IP). It keeps giving me the error "Connect failed."
Any thoughts out there?
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