OK, my wife upgraded to the Note 5... tried to get her on a Nexus 6, but she wanted the pen. As a result, I got her old G2. I plan to root, install TWRP and try some ROMs, mainly CM13. New to the LG family, but have rooted and installed a ton of ROMs to my Asus ME301T tablet, so I am familiar with the process and adb. Here is my plan on how I understand to do this to the G2
Root with One Click Root V 1.3
Flashify TWRP
Back up current stock ROM(LP 5.0.2 30c)
Wipe all data except internal storage
Flash CM13
Flash GAPPS (going with open GAPPs minimal)
wipe Cache and Dalvik
Reboot and profit
Is this all correct? I am a bit confused on the use of bootstacks. The CM13 thread says that I do not need a bumped bootstack if I am on a current LG bootstack. Is this correct?
Thanks for the help as I am a bit hesitant to do this with out full knowledge beforehand. Don't want to brick this device
Your understanding is correct. All the steps and the part about the bootstack.
If you're into multi-boot, where you can leave the stock rom untouched installing ROMS to the cache or data partition, check this out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447534
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I know it says S4 but the project eventually developed and other devices were supported.
Okiera29 said:
OK, my wife upgraded to the Note 5... tried to get her on a Nexus 6, but she wanted the pen. As a result, I got her old G2. I plan to root, install TWRP and try some ROMs, mainly CM13. New to the LG family, but have rooted and installed a ton of ROMs to my Asus ME301T tablet, so I am familiar with the process and adb. Here is my plan on how I understand to do this to the G2
Root with One Click Root V 1.3
Flashify TWRP
Back up current stock ROM(LP 5.0.2 30c)
Wipe all data except internal storage
Flash CM13
Flash GAPPS (going with open GAPPs minimal)
wipe Cache and Dalvik
Reboot and profit
Is this all correct? I am a bit confused on the use of bootstacks. The CM13 thread says that I do not need a bumped bootstack if I am on a current LG bootstack. Is this correct?
Thanks for the help as I am a bit hesitant to do this with out full knowledge beforehand. Don't want to brick this device
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You won't get root with 30c you'll have to downgrade your ROM to 20g or 30b with a .kdz and LG flash tool 2014 at least I had to its so much simpler with kit kat ROM to root. All you have to do on kk is download towel root apk and install it then install SuperSU from the Google play store. I never found a working lollipop root method they all failed for me.
Good luck friend!
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johnb380 said:
You won't get root with 30c you'll have to downgrade your ROM to 20g or 30b with a .kdz and LG flash tool 2014 at least I had to its so much simpler with kit kat ROM to root. All you have to do on kk is download towel root apk and install it then install SuperSU from the Google play store. I never found a working lollipop root method they all failed for me.
Good luck friend!
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I actually got root as I have flashed a bumped version of twrp to it. I will double check what I did and report back
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So, i'm going to be rooting my G2 here in the next few days. I was wondering if my steps for rooting and then installing this would work. any insight anyone has will be extremely appreciated. Now, i'm on 4.4.2 now so i know i'll use this guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2673736) to do so. However, i'm wondering if i dont need to follow it EXACTLY to get what i want. Shouldn't i be able to follow it to downgrade and install a custom recovery, but instead of flashing the rom in step 6, just flash SuperSU, flash custom ROM, flash GAPPs, and then flash the D801 KK modem?
I'm asking because i dont want to have a stock LG rom, but a custom one.
troysyx said:
So, i'm going to be rooting my G2 here in the next few days. I was wondering if my steps for rooting and then installing this would work. any insight anyone has will be extremely appreciated. Now, i'm on 4.4.2 now so i know i'll use this guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2673736) to do so. However, i'm wondering if i dont need to follow it EXACTLY to get what i want. Shouldn't i be able to follow it to downgrade and install a custom recovery, but instead of flashing the rom in step 6, just flash SuperSU, flash custom ROM, flash GAPPs, and then flash the D801 KK modem?
I'm asking because i dont want to have a stock LG rom, but a custom one.
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Ok if you are on 4.4.2 you will need to downgrade.The easiest method for me was tot method.You need to instal drivers on windows 7 64bit, then lg flash tool 1.8 , download 4.2.2 tot and ioroot.Go in download mode on your phone, change usb communication port in device manager in windows to 41.load the tot file and the dll file (needed to communicate with your phone) in the lg flash tool,restart the phone leave the cable plugged in and the downgrade will get hapen.Then autoroot via adb and ioroot. Sorry for my grammar O and then you ned to install autorec or flashify to be able to flash recovery,restart in recovery instal whatever you want Cm11 or stock(need a special kernel if you have purchased the phone lately)diferent hardware.ask me to clarify if you want.bye
Howdy y'all. I bricked my old G2 D800, I don't want a repeat with the new one. I tried doing all the research I could. I have a new D800, 10d, 4.4.2. I want CM11, tried reading the threads on that and custom recovery. I just need a little help to make sure I have the order of operations down pat before I crash another. I've rooted and flashed ROMs before, but not with th locked boot loader and security AT&T has.
Please just correct me if I'm wrong. Through the threads I have read I believe this is what I am to do.
1.) Flash my 4.4.2 back to 4.2.2 using LG FT
2.) Root using IO23
3.) Download Flashify & install TWRP 2.7.7 with Loki
4.) Follow steps to install CM 10.2
5.) Follow steps to install CM 11
Of course make backup once 4.2.2 plus root and TWRP is achieved before trying CM. I just want CM like I've had on previous phones. Thanks in advance.
All is good back to being ROM junkie. Anyone who does read and wishes to flash custom roms and get custom recovery on KK. Obtain root via IOroot25, then use AutoRec Recovery Installer for TWRP recovery.
If this was already answered in another thread please link me.
So, i have a Moto G Dual-SIM Retail on 4.4.2 and i've been noticing some minor bugs, but i think the OTA updates would be able to solve it for me. But on the other hand, my device is rooted and i have quite a lot of things (XPosed Modules and etc) on it, as well as a custom recovery (I think it is CWM). How do i update, only gotta restore stock recovery and update normally via OTA? No need to reset anything? Root will remain along with my Xposed Modules?
Thanks in advance.
You need stock recovery (some have reported that philz recovery also works) and stock kernel with stock modules. Root remains. You just need to reinstall xposed framework from installer. Modules remain.
Quick way is flash 4.4.3 vesion for Bazil utmsds ( for dual sim).
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Where can i get the stock recovery and how to flash it? Currently using PhilZ but it doesn't let me do the OTA update.
And there's a thread on this section that shows how to restore stock firmware, but i'm already running it and would not wan't to wipe out the phone or anything just to update.
Thanks anyway guys!
PS: Now that i tried this without success, phone goes on rebooting to Philz Recovery after a while in attempt to update (and fails everytime of course)
EDIT again: Done it by getting recovery.img from stock firmware and flashing via fastboot (Android SDK), but now getting error while phone tries to update and when it boots get "update unsuccessful" warning.
Because u use Xposed and some module. Best way u should use Titanium Backup, backup all you apps,after that,use Root Explore ,copy whole sdcard to yr PC, flash stock 4.4.3,root and copy back all detail to sdcard, use Titan backup all apps lost and all data. Done. If not ,u still have to unroot,uninstall Xposed with all module, i mean must do yr phone like stock rom,and update it.
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I have Indian moto g 16 GB Android 4.4.4 I have a few questions
1. I just want to root it without any custom recovery or rom. Only to try apps which require root. I am not interested in custom roms, happy with stock rom. I found Modaco's method for it. But many users did not find it working. Is there any other SIMPLE AND STABLE method for it without messing up with stock rom and recovery?
2. If I successfully root it without custom recovery what will be steps to unroot it and revert it back to stock 4.4.4 so that I could receive future OTA. (i had rooted my HTC one x with custom recovery so I know about unlocking bootloader). Will this process include flashing stock rom as there is already stock rom in phone
3. Is is necessary to download stock firmware if someone decide to revert back from rooted phone to stock. I mean not everyone has fast Internet connection to download those big 400-500 mb . Zip files. I read somewhere that we can backup the entire rom after rooting. So why not flash that backed up rom for reverting process. Why need to download..and For backing up the stock rom do we need to root with custom recovery or the Modaco's method (stock recovery root) will work.
You may find my third question stupid but I am not much into this stuff.
Please answer my all questions whether it is yes or no. You need not to provide detailed descriptions but just clear my confusion. I couldn't find these type of questions anywhere else on Internet. So may be useful for other users too. Thanx
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Anybody???
Guru.Eclairs said:
Anybody???
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Hey...yes you can root it but doing so requires an unlocked bootloader(which wipes all data on the phone..so backup)
To revert root you'll need stock recovery(since you say you don't want a custom recovery, skip flashing the stock recovery) and untouched stock ROM...
you can either download a stock fresh stock ROM[recommended]
Or
You can revert all root changes you did to the ROM(Xposed, root,busybox, e.t.c.)
Cheers mate
thanx for replying..
Ok reverting will be enough? I thought stock rom is no more Pure after we root it either by stock recovery or custom recovery. And if i choose the reverting method, how much total apps will i have to delete/uninstall?
Guru.Eclairs said:
Ok reverting will be enough? I thought stock rom is no more Pure after we root it either by stock recovery or custom recovery. And if i choose the reverting method, how much total apps will i have to delete/uninstall?
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You'll will have to remove all root adjustments you made...if you can't remember them all, it's best to flash a new zip...but in my case it was only Xposed and root so I uninstalled Xposed within the app, then went to supersu to revert root.
Good luck
itouchables said:
You'll will have to remove all root adjustments you made...if you can't remember them all, it's best to flash a new zip...but in my case it was only Xposed and root so I uninstalled Xposed within the app, then went to supersu to revert root.
Good luck
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Thanx sir, Good Day
1. Try Paul O´Brien´s (that guy from Modaco) method. I rooted my Moto G with stock 4.4.4 like a month ago. No need to mess with the recovery, easy and simple.
2. There is an option in SuperSU that deletes all SU binaries from the phone. It is not needed to update though. You can update with SU installed, unless you modified any system files that the OTA wants to patch.
3. No, as mentioned in 2. Just unroot, uninstall xposed and you are done.
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knizmi said:
1. Try Paul O´Brien´s (that guy from Modaco) method. I rooted my Moto G with stock 4.4.4 like a month ago. No need to mess with the recovery, easy and simple.
2. There is an option in SuperSU that deletes all SU binaries from the phone. It is not needed to update though. You can update with SU installed, unless you modified any system files that the OTA wants to patch.
3. No, as mentioned in 2. Just unroot, uninstall xposed and you are done.
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Thanks i'll try MoDaCo's method after getting android L OTA
Was wondering if any previous methods worked to root and install TWRP on Lollipop Sprint Variant or if there are any new ways? Thanks!
Edited: Nevermind i was able to flash twrp recovery through odin then install the SU through that and i was Golden!
Is it really that easy? I've been waiting on lollipop to attempt to root my phone and now I have it, im ready to root. I don't need a custom rom, i just want to be able to delete stuff from my memory card from the phone and maybe hot spot hack