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[T-Mobile LG G2x] nonmindo:
There is no custom recovery or ROM's for the G2X yet....the Optimus 2x yes, but not the G2X

I was poking around in the o2x forum and came across the clockwork recovery thread and Paul specifically stated not to install his recovery yet as the directories system is different, so untill he gets around to making clockwork recovery work for the G2X we're stuck....but give it a week or 2 and I'm sure we'll have atleast 2 or 3 roms to try out....but looking at the phone in person and in videos, I think just rooting it might be PLENTY its BLAZING fast...like whoa!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] watchnj:
how did you remove them? I deleted the apk from sys/apk, but apps still how
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mapin0518:
Don't use Mono. It won't work because you need to install the LG drivers first (which are Windows only). Mono only works for phones natively supported by SuperOneClick and don't require the addition install of drivers. Use the instructions I posted above on using VmWare Fusion to install a Windows virtual machine. Or just find someone with a PC you can borrow for 5 minutes.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mapin0518:
I used Titanium Backup Pro to "freeze" the bloatware, that way you can always "de-frost" them later if needed.

apppack

ea games

nfs shift

nova

polaris

tmobile tv

tegrazone

telenav

zinio
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mapin0518:
Yes, next to the "Root" button, there is an "Unroot" button. :)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] elpeterson:
dont have my G2x yet, but try this...

Using Titanium Backup, freeze the apps, wipe data then uninstall (you can also back the up first in case you want them later).

Then grab SD Maid (an app developer here at XDA) which will clean your internal/external storage for all data that was attached to uninstalled apps.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] chadastin:
rooted g2x

when the Gingerbread is releases will the rooted phone still be able to get the update for that. thanks im a newbie
[T-Mobile LG G2x] brian6685:
Sweet I'm rooted ;/ Got worried for a second because after rooting, everything went well, but when trying to run rooted apps it wouldnt ask for su permission and wouldnt work. So i rebooted and when it rebooted it says INVALID SIM lol, but it disappeared and started working and titanium works now ;/
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mapin0518:
Yes I believe so. If not, you can always unroot.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] elpeterson:
in the past, when you root and install a custom ROM, the devs usually cook in (or chop out) the auto update ota script. if you are rooted and you get the OTA, confirm with devs prior to the unroot/OTA/reroot.

when unrevoked came out, doing the Froyo OTA broke root and and users who updated had to wait a month or so for unrevoked to work with Froyo.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] smashpunks:
how do we unroot this if need be? thats my only thing. If we can unroot, im on this fast... anyone? thanks
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Carpet161:
This worked so easy and so great. Thanks for the heads up :)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Suprah:
:/ the root option is not working, my cpu cant find the LGE Android Phone Driver and when i use the exe it freezes

help!

did you use 1.7 or 1.8
[T-Mobile LG G2x] wewoapsiak:
Anyone having issues with root access via your computer? When I type in

adb shell into my laptop, I still get the $, and no root access. But using terminal emulator, when I type in su I get the # and root access. This is the first time I've used the 1-click root, coming from a MT3G. Am I missing something here? And yes the Superuser.apk is working normally.

Edit:

After hours of messing with drivers, installing pdanet, cursing windows, and so on I rooted using superoneclick v1.7, and now I have root access via adb and terminal emulator but only until I reboot, no clue why, and I'm still cursing Bill Gates.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Suprah:
been trying to root for 2 hours with no result. does z4root work?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] socal_brandon:
I think most of you guys may be having driver based issues. Worked flawlessly for me :(
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Suprah:
Seems so
[T-Mobile LG G2x] brian6685:
I used 1.7
[T-Mobile LG G2x] joackie27:
G2x Recovery

Looks like CWM recovery is in the works for the G2x.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1043831
[T-Mobile LG G2x] smashpunks:
Any way to unroot?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] joackie27:
I think you have the option to unroot via SuperOneClick.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Erislover:
Sorry for the stupid question, but what version of SOC are we supposed to use? 1.8 download isn't working for me (my cpu is saying the compressed folder is empty), and 1.7 is getting deleted by my cpu as having a virus...

any help is much appreciated!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] joackie27:
I think 1.7 being flagged as having a virus is a false positive from your antivirus.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] smashpunks:
Thanks it does.. Nice
[T-Mobile LG G2x] legoman666:
I called and asked for an unlock code this morning and they said I'd have it within 24 hours.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tisoy915:
not working

does SOC have to be have to be any higher??? I used 1.6.3 and it went thru perfectly... but when i went to check thru terminal emulator... it was saying denied... I have superuser installed and it went flawless for the root... but still nothing... and another thing... the website is down or something because I wanted to get the updated version of SOC but I can't... can someone help out.,,
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Suprah:
Im. Still distraught that my g2x will not root while everyone here has it done flawlessly
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tisoy915:
i'm having issues also...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] smashpunks:
make that 3. I hit root and get a Microsoft .Net Framework error.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tisoy915:
got it finally working... had to download 1.8 from CNET download website and got it all working...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tsalate:
I used super manager. Clicked settings clicked root functions. Then file manager nav to system/app r/w highlighted apps I wanted to delete and long pressed on them to delete.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tenbeau:
I experienced many issues the first 4 times I attempted to root this beautiful device. Super one click kept hanging up on waiting for device. I finally went to PDAnet and ran the program and reinstalled the drivers again. Unplugged the phone from pc and then plugged it in again and the pc immediately installed the drivers and than went to super once click and it worked. Honestly I do not know what actually made the difference as I had installed the drivers at least twice before the program worked and root was established. If you can get it work do not forget to reboot right after it tells you root was succesful, I did not and kept wondering why I did not have root.LOL:o When I finally read the last line telling me to reboot all was well.:)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] MeasIIDX:
Just rooted it with this walk through! Thanks!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Suprah:
do yall run 64 bit pcs? i see that the lg drivers seems to be for 64 bit
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Suprah:
what is pdanet?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] k0shi:
Ugh I'm a complete noob when it comes to this. When I do all the cmd stuff and then type adb then press enter it tells me adb is not a valid win32 program or something like that :(I want root :(
[T-Mobile LG G2x] smashpunks:
i keep getting a error message saying "Unhandled exception has occured"..

wtf. Drivers are installed fine, I can temp root fine, but regular root gives me this error... wtf Im the only one I think getting this error..
[T-Mobile LG G2x] smashpunks:
mines not working and im on a 32 bit... hmmm that may be my issue... any 32 bit links ?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] k0shi:
Do I have to wait for all this to finish first?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] k0shi:
Ok I finished root do I have to do shell root too?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Suprah:
how did you do it??
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Erislover:
Was just able to root with 1.7 and a 64-bit pc. Thanks for your help!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Suprah:
:/ so i need a 64 bit pc to be able to root my device... great
[T-Mobile LG G2x] smashpunks:
i just tried. 1.7 on a 32 bit machine and it worked... awesome... 1.8 didnt 1.7 good to go
[T-Mobile LG G2x] pookeee:
If anyone can help it would be much appreciated.. I've rooted just fine and now I'm trying to restore using TB however I don have the external storage as an option to restore my old apps.. how can I change where TB searches for the location of my old apps?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Suprah:
i cant get past waiting for device part...even on 1.7

what did you do? [how did you setup your device and cpu drivers], my cpus wont recognize lge android driver at all
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dismaljester:
I had some trouble with this as well. It seems like the phone takes everything you had on your sd card and puts it in a new folder named "_ExternalSD" then remakes all the folders it needs on the root of the card. Your TB backups will be in this folder, along with any other stored data you had on your card before this phone.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] smashpunks:
Just installed drivers, put phone usb debugging on, plugged in phone and opened soc 1.7 as administrator and clicked root....

I read if drivers are having trouble install pdanet on pc, it will try and install drivers, then, give me one il find instructions.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Suprah:
i wish it was that easy for me :(
[T-Mobile LG G2x] pookeee:
So when I launch TB it only shows 5 gbs free not the 14gbs that I have from my SD card.. sorry I'm just not understanding how I can make TB see my "external SD" in order for me to restore all my old apps + data
[T-Mobile LG G2x] smashpunks:
shoot man I cant find those instructions..... Basically install the pdanet let it install drivers, then unplug your phone, plug back in and let the drivers reinstall....... Sorry I can't find that... But search how to get ad to recognize your device...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] smashpunks:
Just move the titanium backup to the right sdcard... If it needs to be internal, move it there and vice versa ..
[T-Mobile LG G2x] r4d14n7:
Worked perfectly using SuperOneClick 1.8 and the USB driver from junefabrics on windows 7 64-bit here.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dismaljester:
This is pretty much correct. Just move the TB folder that's inside the _externalsd folder to the root of the sd card and reboot your phone. When you open TB it should find the backups and let you restore them then.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Suprah:
..................
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Suprah:
got 1.8 to work then it froze...... fml when remounting system with read-only access....
[T-Mobile LG G2x] baldwinguy77:
Just got my G2X today and I used this method to root and it worked perfectly!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] smashpunks:
Try 1.7......
[T-Mobile LG G2x] t0ny0:
Just did my phone, and my brothers phone. Did both with Windows 7 Ultimate x64 and v1.8 and the driver provided.

Mine worked like a charm, my brothers on the other hand had some issues with finding the driver (even tho I did his after mine...), so I disconnected, connected, waited for windows to find the right driver, and rooted with no problem.

The one thing they are not saying in the guide is that you do have to reboot the device to get the root to work (at least thats how it was on both G2X that I rooted).

Good luck.

If it doesnt work out the first time - try again ;) It will eventually work out just fine. But once you root it - reboot!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] wewoapsiak:
Ok, does anyone else have this happening?

Rooted phone no problem, able to access via adb and terminal emulator no problem.

Turn off phone and then back on, I now have no root via adb. The adb shell command ,gives me a $ not a #. But terminal emulator still gives me a # for su, and all of my root access required apps still work. I have to re-root via 1 click method to root again.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] crazythunder:
super user needs to be running to get adb shell root untill custom recovery is made.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] k0shi:
You don't need 64 bit mine is 32 and I rooted. The main thing that I needed to do it was open sdk manager then go to the 3rd party section and install google drivers
[T-Mobile LG G2x] moshe22:
Can someone explained to me what its the advantage of rooting the phone when there is actually no bloatware to remove or any major modification to the main folders?

Can someone enlight me?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mapin0518:
Rooted no problem following OP instructions.

SuperOneClick 1.8 and Windows 7 Enterprise 32-bit running inside VMware Fusion 3 on an OS X 10.6 Intel Mac Mini. :)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mapin0518:
There is a TON of bloatware. What are you talking about?

Highlight

T-Mobile Mail

EA Games

My Account

My Device

Polaris Office

SmartShare

T-Mobile TV

TegraZone Games

Video Chat by Qik

TeleNav GPS

Zinio Reader

Wifi Calling

Need for Speed

Nova

You may find some of them useful, but if it's not stock Android, then it's BLOAT.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jomaxwel:
Don't want to hijack but how I did it.

This is how I rooted with no problems.

*install LG mobile update software (contains drivers needed for USB debugging) found in general post about check for updates failed.

*download and extract super one click root.

*open super one click root file and run root.

*if prompted agree to install all files (Super user and busybox is what it asked me to install)

*done

Thats what I did and all well so hope it helps.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Suprah:
alright i got mine rooted,

i moved these apps to my sd card [removing Bloatware apk's essentially also going to list them as how they are named on the apk]:

apppack.apk

carhome.apk

carhomelauncher.apk

tmobilevhd.apk [Tmobile TV]

DocMaster.apk

EAPK.apk [EA games launcher]

Nfsshift.apk [Need For Speed]

Qik.apk

ZinioReader.apk
[T-Mobile LG G2x] wewoapsiak:
Ok thanks, I'm going crazy over hear. I assume by running you mean more than just opening the superuser.apk. so is there a way to get that running after I reboot the phone? If not I'll just wait till there is a recovery made. But thanks again.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] crazythunder:
if you have su installed it will be in your app drawer.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] rroyter:
Got and rooted my G2X today. Followed the instructions, but the LG drivers from the original post didn't work on my Win7 x64 box. It said the LGE Android Driver could not be found. So instead I grabbed a unified driver to T-Mobile from lgforum site (can't post urls yet) and it worked like a charm.

Can't wait for CM7 to be ported!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] wewoapsiak:
Yeah, that's is there but messing with it doesn't restore root access via adb. Still have to redo the 1-click root.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] xShadoWxDrifTx:
Rooted with super one click, on windows 64 bit
[T-Mobile LG G2x] los0325:
which of the 3rd links did you choose ne one
[T-Mobile LG G2x] los0325:
got this baby ROOTED... C'mon CM7
[T-Mobile LG G2x] 02busa:
Is it really this difficult to access a Windows based computer??? 90% of the world runs on them... lol.

Sent from my HTC Inspire running CM7 OC'd to 1.3Ghz..
[T-Mobile LG G2x] kirdroid:
Wow...this was easy. Got it to root in 5 mts. Thanks for the development who created this.

Now waiting for custom Roms to pop up :-)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] se1zure31:
Worked great! Took very little time and everything worked first try! Even on Windows 7 64-bit! Now where's that CM7 at...? :D
[T-Mobile LG G2x] EtherealRemnant:
Nevermind. I let it sit for a good few minutes and it suddenly detected ADB... How retarded.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] avetny:
thanks ! just takes 30 sec?! lol:o
[T-Mobile LG G2x] fcisco13:
Get ready for custom rom, install apps that need root (titanium backup, root explorer) basically to get ready for all the goodness to come...

G2X
[T-Mobile LG G2x] schmit:
Thanks! I had to run it twice.. No idea why. The first run, I had "FAILED"... I figured maybe because the screen shut down. I made sure the screen remained on? and hit root again... went all the way through. Not sure if the screen remaining on really helped it along or not.

I'm surprised by all the problems. This was really simple. adb installed.. driver installed.. SOC installed.. hit root.. failed. hit root again, worked. rebooted.

I used this for the adb installation... just the paths were different - androidadvices.com/how-to-install-set-up-and-use-adb-for-android-devices

Not even sure if it was necessary, but the guide for this said in the first steps that he assumed adb was installed.. Anyways, once adb was in.. that link above says to use SDK manager to make sure all the usb drivers were installed. Well, I used that, didn't work. Needed the instructions from this guide, the LGDriver.exe. Installed it, changed the development mode for the USB on the phone, connected the phone, waiting for it to install.. Ran SOC.. took 2 tries. Good to go.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] xguntherc:
that was easy
[T-Mobile LG G2x] KewlDallas:
Done = Rooted

It wasn't hard whatsoever after reading through all the posts and downloading SuperOneClick Ver 1.8 from CNET. Running Win7, 64 bit.....

Thanks for all the great info!

~J~

:)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] gilbert11231123:
adb

i dont have ADB installed dont even know what it is tryed a search but came up with nothing it required java jdk and could not install it in my pc, anyways i installed the lg driver sucsesfully and then run the soc and it gave me the little rooted window and it looks like it works dont have the g2x just yet waiting for ups but am i missing something or is the ADB not necessary because it loks like everything installed fine?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] iceshark:
Had zero issues rooting phone. THANKS!

My issue is after installing Titanium backup it does not get root permission to work..

Yes I tried to download busybox but it gets to 100percent fails.

Ugg
[T-Mobile LG G2x] blitz911:
Try rebooting after root. That's what I had to do since TB couldn't get permission. After the reboot, all apps that needed root worked like a charm.

FWIW, I'm still on WinXP(lol) and had to use version 1.7 to root the G2X.:D
[T-Mobile LG G2x] highdefdinardo:
how long does it take. mine has been stuck on "checking drivers" for about 10 mins
[T-Mobile LG G2x] icase81:
I had to source and use SOC 1.7. 1.8 just gave me nothing but .net errors and crashes.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] MasterMRZ:
Can we unroot the phone?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] highdefdinardo:
im getting the exact same thing. wtf. if i brick my phone, im punching someone in the throat
[T-Mobile LG G2x] highdefdinardo:
this doesn't work. superoneclick gives an error message.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dismaljester:
If you have adb set up correctly, once the drivers from the link in the OP and SuperOneClick are installed it's literally a matter of seconds to root the phone (about 30sec-1min tops). The most difficult part for me was getting adb working originally since my knowledge on stuff like that is pretty limited.

I was amazed at how simple it was since the last 2 phones I rooted were mine and my ol lady's g2's.

edited: In case it's relevant I'm using win7 home premium x64 on my pc.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] cdd543:
1.8 download is borked. The compressed zip has nothing in it. 1.7 dloaded no problem.

1.7 worked great for me. running win7 64 in VM on my mac.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] RueTheDay:
You yungins have it easy. I remember with my G1 we had to downgrade the ROM to the original flawed version by flashing an NBH file, download a Telnet app and run a bunch of commands, etc. Now it's all one click.

Do you still need to flash the bootloader on the G2X to something like HardSPL or not?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dismaljester:
Heh, by the time I rooted my g1 is was already easy.

With SuperOneClick you don't need to do anything besides run the program and click a couple buttons to move it along.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] iceshark:
THANKS! Worked perfectly!:)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] iceshark:
So do I need this PDA wifi program that it asked me to download to phone and my pc? What is it useful for other then the root assitance?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] laratasucia:
Awesome!!!

It took me less than 5 mins to do. Please donate!!!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] damngood98:
wow, that's about as easy as it gets, thank you.

i'm using windows7 64-bit, didn't even try 1.8, just found 1.7 and it took maybe 30 seconds. nice! :D
[T-Mobile LG G2x] crazythunder:
returning my phone due to backlight bleed. will soc remove clockwork mod if i unroot? thanks.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] crazythunder:
it's for using your phones data connection on your pc through usb cable. you can uninstall it if you wish.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jlevy73:
That was simple enough. Once you are rooted make sure to reboot. Download terminal emulator enter 'su' if it requests superuser permission your good to go
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Bspence415:
I followed all the steps and I can't gain root access it pushes su to my phone but won't run the test or give me the options to allow or deny when I use root checker from the market says no root access someone please help
[T-Mobile LG G2x] cyberchuck9000:
Same here. SU installed, root checker verifies BusyBox but says no root access.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jlevy73:
Did you reboot the phone after running SOC?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] sstang2006:
I had the same problem. Just give it a reboot and thats all. Thanks @jlevy73
[T-Mobile LG G2x] crazythunder:
Try su in terminal emulator
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Mikeglongo:
Hey guys, can I root with a Mac? Unfortunately I have no Windows in my household anymore:(
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jlevy73:
Yes you can by using the following. I have never tried using it but know others that have

http://www.go-mono.com/mono-downloads/download.html
[T-Mobile LG G2x] profresh:
nice quick and easy. don't understand how people can have problems with this. its pretty self explanatory. kudos!!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jnichols959:
I rooted manually on my mac and was considering putting together a double-clickable script to do it. If I get it working on my phone do you want to use it? It uses the same files SuperOneClick (1.8) uses so I think it's pretty low risk - and I'll do it on my phone first ;)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Cyberdan3:
Awesome. Thanks. Just rooted my first android phone. Now I am not sure what to do next :) I want to delete all the TMobile stuff like Wifi Calling and Zinio. How would I do that?

What are the best programs to download for rooted phones?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] fcisco13:
I wouldn't delete them just yet, get "titanium backup" from market and freeze any unwanted apps.

G2X
[T-Mobile LG G2x] keagan.tl4l:
been having a terrible time with this. I'll post results when I have some.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] keagan.tl4l:
FINALLY!!

Windows xp 32bit

Installed Java SDK

Installed the whole damn android SDK. android SDK.

Installed PDANET Drivers

Put phone in USB Debugging mode.

Unmounted sd card

Used Super oneclick 1.7

Done.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Mikeglongo:
Yeah I'll use it if it's easy, I'm afraid to root it to be honest, so I want to use a program that's easy to root and unroot.

I don't want to screw up my phone, I'm not really that tech-savvy with these androids.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Jboxmods:
Does it matter which root method is used? Other phones ive done it was posted to use "rageagainstthecage" as it was 'safer'...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] fcisco13:
I think rage doesn't work, i tried it and 1.8 none worked. 1.7 did it for me...

G2X
[T-Mobile LG G2x] skyhigh2004:
Been trying for two days now and 1.7 always gets stuck on pushing psneuter.

sent from my side of the galaxy....
[T-Mobile LG G2x] skyhigh2004:
And 1.8 keeps giving me the error of "unhandled exception has occured in your application". This is starting to get unreal... Any and all advice would be very welcomed.

sent from my side of the galaxy....
[T-Mobile LG G2x] IamKeyLay:
I installed a few tmobile apps with titanium backup pro.

A. Keys

| Motivational Speaker

| www.beinspiredby.me

| www.capaztech.com
[T-Mobile LG G2x] rizzxx7:
I'm having problems with titanium force closing, any ideas?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] crazythunder:
might sound stupid, but somehow i was using a soc folder that didn't have the exploits folder inside it. i was unrooting and got stuck on pushing psneuter. checked my external hard drive backups and found a soc folder with the exploits in it. not sure how i did that, but just a thought. is usb debug enabled?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] skyhigh2004:
Yes and yes. I'm starting to pull my hair out lol. Adb works, and everything else is installed.

sent from my side of the galaxy....
[T-Mobile LG G2x] crazythunder:
lg drivers installed? if you do adb devices, does it show your device?