yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile LG G2x] itsNICyo:
can you please share the link? having the same issue.. quite frustrating.

EDIT : found it, here's the link http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/LG-P999.jsp
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Mjc189:
thanks for the info!! I'm rooted now and flashed the custom recovery. I am a noob and tried to search but what exactly is the custom recovery? b/c I thought it was the stock ROM but I see you need to flash the the stock ROM from a computer.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] lettermanstud:
not fully rooted?

I have rooted my wifes G2X using this method. When I install Root Explorer it says that it isn't rooted. Im a little confused then. I have installed third party progs using Astro File Manager but root explorer says its not rooted. Any help out there?

Thanks in advance

David
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Lightning Blue:
Probably need to root again, I'd reboot, and go through the process one more time, and then reboot again~
[T-Mobile LG G2x] gringo75:
If the app is still in the market download barnacle its a free tether app. (they myte have cut it off), there are some other apps avail. also.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] gringo75:
Best bet redo the root process. I think gingerbreak way of rooting will work as well sort of the same as one click.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] acorreapr:
I root one LG G2X with SuperOneClick and finish without problem and instaled super user ..but the wifi tether cant work...and the hot spot cant work againg....
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Towle:
Unroot?

Sorry, wrong section.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] gboytazz:
hey im pretty new with all this rooting and what not .... i did eventhing i was suppose to do and the program says it rooted my phone but i have no clue to know for sure if i am rooted .... from the looks of things i dont think i am ... can someone please help!!!!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Towle:
Do you have an app called superuser in your app drawer? If you do then you should be rooted.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] gboytazz:
yes i do lol i didnt eeven know it was there lol ... thanks...

now what to day ??? lol

any good hidden gems i should know about ...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] stockrom:
Guess one-click rooting no longer work if you update the phone to Gingerbread.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Call_Me_Creep:
Yes one-click rooting does not work yet with the latest update.

I updated my phone to Gingerbread and lost my rooting.

I went ahead and installed CWM thru NVFLASH and I then I was able to get into recovery and install a new rooted rom.

here is the link for that thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jdkackley:
I busted your thanks cherry! Good stuff creeper! Thanks for learning and helping others!!!!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tvisforme:
A favour to ask... Could someone work in a mention of the Canadian version in the first post? It is marketed as an LG Optimus 2X in Canada, but is (per the box, manual and inner stickers) a P999. Thanks.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Tattooed5150:
I've tried doing this several times on my G2X which is updated to 2.3 with both the Gingerbreak and the other one but it won't work. It says it's running which ever bread method I'm using and goes no further. Any ideas?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] McRabbi:
Did you bother reading this thread at all before posting?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] steve841:
Hold up ... just confirm for me:

I can install CWM thru NVFLASH without root access?

EDIT ... nevermind... did it, it worked.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] bellzbubba:
Brand New G2X 2.3.3 WON'T Root

Help request retracted ...

Guess I gotta learn to READ gooder.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] hockeyman18:
Rooting Problem? Post 2.3.3 Tmo Update

Anyone else's device failing to root? Here's what I got:

SuperOneClick v2.1.1.0

Checking drivers...

Killing ADB Server...

OK 0.31s

Starting ADB Server...

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

OK 4.47s

Waiting for device...

OK 0.26s

2.3.3

Getting manufacturer...

LGE

OK 0.02s

Getting model...

LG-P999

OK 0.02s

Getting version...

41fdc8a2

OK 0.02s

Checking if rooted...

False

OK 0.05s

Installing BusyBox (temporary)... - Step #1

1356 KB/s (1062992 bytes in 0.765s)

OK 0.98s

Installing BusyBox (temporary)... - Step #2

OK 0.03s

Rooting device... - Step #1

OK 0.02s

Rooting device... - Step #2

OK 0.03s

Rooting device... - Step #3

747 KB/s (16830 bytes in 0.022s)

OK 0.24s

Rooting device... - Step #4

OK 0.03s

Rooting device... - Step #5

OK 0.02s

Rooting device... - Step #6

[**] Gingerbreak/Honeybomb -- android 2.[2,3], 3.0 softbreak

[**] (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew. All rights reserved.

[**] Kudos to jenzi, the #brownpants-party, the Open Source folks,

[**] Zynamics for ARM skills and Onkel Budi

[**] donate to 7-4-3-C@web.de if you like

[**] Exploit may take a while!

[+] Plain Gingerbread mode!

[+] Found PT_DYNAMIC of size 232 (29 entries)

[+] Found GOT: 0x00015368

[+] Using device /devices/platform/tegra-sdhci.2/mmc_host/mmc1

[*] vold: 0000 GOT start: 0x00015368 GOT end: 0x000153a8

OK 92.36s

Rooting device... - Step #7

OK 9.51s

Remounting /system with read-write access...

mount: Operation not permitted

FAILED

any tip in the right direction would be much appreciated! Thanks!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] hockeyman18:
yikes didnt see the other posts. sorry gents
[T-Mobile LG G2x] KP3624:
I bought the phone with 2.3.3 on it how do I root it? Please help I am a NB at this. Thank you in advance
[T-Mobile LG G2x] kingnothing11:
Sorry to be a bother, but it doesn't seem that I can root my phone either. I've read the thread and I can't seem to get past step #6 on 1 click root. I have CWM installed now, but I'm not rooted.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dkb218:
Listen, I don't want to sound harsh nor do I want to get banned but...

Are you people retarded? This is a joke right? No, for real - you guys really want to know why this won't root your updated GB G2x? :(

Try reading this thread. Go one page back... but so you don't hurt yourselves, at the present time root is not available for the update.

You can still root... but not with SOC.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15893910&postcount=337
[T-Mobile LG G2x] kingnothing11:
Not harsh, I am being retarded. I didn't realize that once I had CWM installed I could just install a rooted rom and get on with my business...Thanks.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] hockeyman18:
From T-Mo 2.3.3 to CM7.1 2.3.5

Just wanted to share my success story.

As seen on this thread, I also had problems w/ soc coming from stock gb on a brand new phone with a blank sd card.

1) flashed cwm - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1056847

2) backed up for safety

3) flashed stock rooted froyo rom - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1048274

4) after that, i had no problem throwing on cm7.1

NOTE: if you try going right to a custom rom after installing nvflasher, you will more than likely end up with a looped boot screen.

hope this helps!!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Bigsid73:
If my phone is already rooted on 2.2.2 do I go through the same steps?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Weston1201:
GRR IT only works on 2.2 I got the update anyone ehelp me!!!!!!!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] aowendoff:
No, just flush whatever rom you like.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dtemple11:
Sorry if this has been answered, I couldn't find it anywhere. New to the G2x. I rooted, installed CWM via NVFlash. Thought my unit was defective (ended up T-Mobile mistakenly throttled me), so I flashed stock Froyo rom (from TGA_Gunnman), unrooted, and flashed stock recovery. As far as I could tell, I then had a bone-stock phone.

Upon finding out my phone wasn't defective, I flashed CWM again and tried superoneclick root. I get an error message that "Your device already appears to be rooted." I clicked "Yes" for try anyway, and it failed. Flashed back to stock recovery and tried again, same result. Tried to unroot and failed.

I seem to have a phone now that can't root or unroot, so it might as well be defective. Any ideas?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dtemple11:
Turns out it wasn't totally unrooted (or was re-rooted despite "FAILED" message.) I installed Superuser from the market and root permissions work fine now.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] touge_ninja:
When will this be updated for use with 2.3.3?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] albertorodast2007:
:D LOL you dont need it on GB 2.3.3 just nvflash CWM (Recovery) and then flash any pre-rooted rom on ur phone and ur good to go...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jerichoholic:
beware though i did a backup and flashed a stock gingerbread that was debloated and when I went to restore, no files could be found :(
[T-Mobile LG G2x] nillyboble:
Im stuck.... when I click root it goes up to step #6 then it is Not Responding.

I have reinstalled lg drivers like 6 times I also reinstalled SDK Tools. In SDk tools should I see my device if so I don't..
[T-Mobile LG G2x] negbalakay:
i have the same problem , i'm stuck on level #6, please need help too.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] chompipe:
If you are running the GB OTA 2.3.3, this is not gonna work no matter what you do. I waited for a working one click root but I finally decided to flash CWM and install a pre-rooted stock rom. Best decision I ever made. Good luck. :cool:
[T-Mobile LG G2x] peste19:
i want to root my g2x gb and was going to follow the steps on the op but my question is will i keep my programs or messages or i will lose them while i flash it? is there any way i can backup these and restore after i root it?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ZeroT| Demented:
Can't just root gb u gotta flash a rom
[T-Mobile LG G2x] :
Not working

Hi.. I have the G2X 2.3.3 and I installed the ADB drivers, but SuperOneClick still does not work..it hangs on step #6...It says "Not Responding"... what next?

---

Update.. I've tried it again...and this time I get...

*daemon not running. strting it now on port 5037

* daemon started successfully*

OK 4.04s

Waiting for device....
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ZeroT| Demented:
FOR THE LAST TIME U CANNOT ROOT GINGERBREAD JUST FLASH A ROM
[T-Mobile LG G2x] :
sorry man.. I apologize... I was searching before I posted my question and I did find that it said that the root does not work on 2.3.3...but I read that by installing ADB drivers I was going to be able to root it.. again.. my mistake.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] :
im coming from a mytouch 4g where rooting was very hard im getting my g2x monday how do i flash miui on it ? ( its most likely going to be gingerbread (refurbished device) )
[T-Mobile LG G2x] creepinm3:
Starting ADB Server...

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

OK 4.10s

Waiting for device...

OK 0.07s

Getting manufacturer...

OK 0.03s

Getting model...

OK 0.02s

Getting version...

OK 0.02s

Checking if rooted...

False

OK 0.04s

Installing BusyBox (temporary)... - Step #1

1480 KB/s (1062992 bytes in 0.701s)

OK 0.81s

Installing BusyBox (temporary)... - Step #2

OK 0.03s

Rooting device... - Step #1

1395 KB/s (585731 bytes in 0.410s)

OK 0.50s

Rooting device... - Step #2

OK 0.02s

Rooting device... - Step #3

OK 0.02s

Rooting device... - Step #4

mmap() failed. Operation not permitted

FAILED

I get this error over and over. I rebooted device and laptop. Windows 7 64 bit. Any ideas?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mightymike889:
look at the above post it dont work. they havent figured out the problem. u can not root the fone.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] creepinm3:
It does work just need to toss the steps around a bit.

Flash the recovery first

then

Superoneclick to root.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jose makalolot:
Were you able to do it on 2.3.3 or you are talking about 2.2?

Sent from my Calculator with Android.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] smokeuout:
can you elaborate on that?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] creepinm3:
2.2
[T-Mobile LG G2x] creepinm3:
Its exactly how I said it. Use NV FLASH and flashed recovery. TheN used super one click and rooted. Rebooted phone and bam root stuck
[T-Mobile LG G2x] smokeuout:
oh..i just saw ur last post saying it works so i thought u were talking about super oneclick
[T-Mobile LG G2x] djchip:
hey guys , just got a g2x from a friends since he dropped my g2 into a lake ;( , i tried Rooting it but SuperoneClick keeps freezing (Not Responding ) on me after it "starting ADB Server " , also USB Debugging unchecks itself after 5 min. and my PC will not recognize my phone anymore even though i installed the drivers :( , any suggestions ? Firmware 2.2.2
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jboxer:
Yea, forget about super one click. Go find the thread about One Click Recovery NVFlash (hint: lined in my rooting thread). Process takes about ten seconds after you install the apx drivers. Then run the root zip in the thread linked in my signature or flash a rooted rom.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Link2004:
Help mobile network not connection after one click root

Hi guys I just performed the SupperOneClick root on my G2X and for some reason it is not connectiong to the mobile network. I can connect to the wifi and use the internet fine but otherwise it wont connect to 2g or 4g. I can make calls fine. O am really sorry if I am posting this in the wrong section.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] rookie8155:
A friend of mine gave his phone to me to install cstom ICS ROM on it. So I rooted successfully after several attemts. Now when I installed ROM Manager and tried to flash clockworks recovery, it does not get installed. If I try to flash clockworks through rom manager, it puts phone in infinite loop.

Please advise how to install custom ROM from this point.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] MontAlbert:
or,and i dont want this to seem as spam or an ad but i have used cheapunlocks.ws in the past and they have been REALLY fast with unlock codes- and yes they said they will be able to unlock this for $14.95... i asked before i purchased one.... They also advertise on ebay.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] pdxmatts:
I found it! here is the link if anyone else needs it :D http://www.mediafire.com/?vk3xq9m4r4l1392

I'm rooted! But, how do you get into recovery? Can't get in from Rom Manager. Or from holding down power and vol down button.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dsp4774:
Um, doesn't he have the download links in the post he links to at the beginning of this thread? I mean, I was able to get it right from here, in mere moments, without resorting to mediafire or any file sharing services.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] pdxmatts:
I followed the directions and downloaded the LG Drivers, but am not sure that I have this rooted correctly. I do have root permissions and superuser and Titanium backup work, but not able to get into recovery. When I click on SuperOneClick the box to root comes up as Samsung Captivate. That can't be right. Is it? Can anyone help with this? Thanks
[T-Mobile LG G2x] pdxmatts:
Um, No. The link was to the SuperOneClick thread and the link provided by that thread does not load.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] EtherealRemnant:
Did you even bother to read the thread? You're rooted - that means you have superuser permissions. There currently is no way to install custom ROMs on the G2x because it does not have a custom recovery at this time!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] pdxmatts:
Of course I read the thread. I wasn't trying to install a Rom. No need to be rude.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] 02busa:
Awwwwwwwww yeah!!! Picking mine up tomorrow! Just what I need.. Another phone. lol
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mapin0518:
There's no custom recovery yet. You've gone as far as you can for now...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mapin0518:
Mine arrived today, and I successfully rooted ! yay!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] watchnj:
is it safe to remove the tmobile bloat ware ? did anyone try?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tenbeau:
Need some help and or advice. I have set up all of the drivers and put device in debugging mode and did not mount device. Super one click sees my device as does the computer and gets to waiting on device and just hangs up and is unresponsive.. I have dl and installed 2 different versions of super one click and both do the same thing. How long should the waiting on device take? Any and all help is greatly appreiciated. I have never had this much trouble rooting a device before. Thanks:)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] JoeBarg:
Awesome, done any benchmarks with better ROMs?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mhaedo:
I just use Titanium Backup to freeze the apps. Makes it easier to defrost and accept OTAs. I'm still hoping gingerbread is right around the corner ;-) . I froze the following with no ill effects:

AppPack

CarHome

EA Games

TeleNav

T-Mobile TV

Zinio Reader
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Arcadia310:
For those of us with Macs what can we do? :(
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tsquire99:
Parallels works great!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] drewtang:
Linux user here, hopefully we'll see some other options once the phone gets into more hands.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dsp4774:
Huh....worked just fine for me.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tenbeau:
finally got it rooted. Had to dl the drivers twice and than I have no idea why it finally worked but it did. I thought the op made reference to a link that provided guidance and help for linux and mac. I may be wrong, but I think I saw info while going from link to link provided by op:)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mapin0518:
Thanks for this! I was hoping to do the same.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] candleworth7808:
Do not use rom manager to flash cwm. It does not work. Use nvflash (you can find it in development forum) to flash cwm to phone so it sticks. Then flash any rooted Rom, and you will have root. It has always been suggested on the g2x to not use Rom manager for cwm or to flash roms

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
[T-Mobile LG G2x] :
You can also try 4ext recovery...much better than Rom Manager.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] sambodie:
Rooted G2x V21Y with Superoneclick

Just in case people are updating to the 21Y 2.3.4 stock update or the audio improvement update for 2.3.4, Superoneclick 2.3.3.0 works. The OP only says 2.2 works, but the program has been updated. Super easy to use.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] RiseUp:
Just as sambodie mentioned, Superoneclick 2.3.3 worked for me without a hitch, and I had just flashed the 21Y 2.3.4 stock ROM. This little program certainly lives up to its name!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] CaptMorganz:
I can also confirm superoneclick still works with 2.3.4(from the factory). Got a replacement yesterday with it.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] candleworth7808:
Or you can flash a rooted rom without using SuperOneClick. But, what's an extra step anyway.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jds0912:
Unroot?

Anyone able to unroot their phones?

So like many others, I followed the directions for unrooting and am stuck in the final step of the process. I put superoneclick v2.3.3 on my pc with the drivers and ran it as stated. After four seconds or so the program stops responding. My phone is back to stock, but is still rooted. I need to get rid of the root before I send it back to tmo (power button is not functioning correctly). Can anyone help me out?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] thakrew317:
Try this program called unlock root...you can find it at unlockroot.com or flash a stock unrooted Rom can look for the link later n repost I have it on my SD cadd
[T-Mobile LG G2x] thakrew317:
http://www.lg-phones.org/stock-android-2-3-3-gingerbread-rom-for-t-mobile-g2x.html
[T-Mobile LG G2x] hypemanisus:
well

i'm trying to unroot did everything right bt the very last step won't go through i'm on the 21y Bb by the way won't get superuser off. any help
[T-Mobile LG G2x] adeptustech:
yes

use nobloat app to do so.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] latindor17:
Ok so people confirmed this worked for android 2.3.4, I still feel somewhat uneasy about it lol.

Also does this method comes with CWM recovery?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jakesonline:
Force closes for me on 2.3.4
[T-Mobile LG G2x] geokilla:
Trying to root my friend's WIND Mobile LG P999 but it doesn't work with SuperOneClick. It always gives me an error and that it needs to update the drivers. Then it says "no more data is available". Is there an updated way to root it? It does continue to root after, but it stops at step 3.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] geokilla:
Ok I got APX working now, but I can't boot into Recovery. The CWM file is pushed successfully according to CMD, and I tried numerous times, but every time after I close the CMD, the screen is stuck on "S/W Upgrade - Please wait while upgrading..." even without the USB cord plugged in. Then I try to do a battery pull and boot into Recovery Mode, but still get the same screen. I've tried with different CWM files as well.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mansa_noob:
Hey guys, I still use SuperOneClick and have never gone back to froyo. IMHO you are missing a step if it is not working for you, maybe USB setting under development.

-- The noob says:

This just in... my IQ has increased 50 points thanks to the g2x!

---------- Post added at 10:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:21 AM ----------

Battery needs to be taken out for nvflash.

-- The noob says:

This just in... my IQ has increased 50 points thanks to the g2x!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] geokilla:
I did remove battery. It flashes correctly but can't get into recovery.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Freakthis08:
Let's start off simple, If you hold down the Vol. Down and Power buttons together for about a min, OR until you see an LG boot logo WITH A BLUE-ISH background what happens? Do you see a blue-ish background?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] geokilla:
Nope. Only the "software updating, please wait" screen. Then it stays there. I dunno what it was before. My friend is using the WIND version and not T-Mobile.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mansa_noob:
Do the nvflash again. This time wait until the system reboots before pulling the USB cable which should result in the phone turning off. Then put the battery in, press and hold vol-, then press and hold the power button until you see the second LG logo with bluish background. Let all buttons go at that time.

Post results. Also confirm that it is a P999 by looking just below the battery under the back cover.

-- The noob says:

This just in... my IQ has increased 50 points thanks to the g2x!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Freakthis08:
Follow what mansa said, and if you could post some pictures that could also help us. Such as the command prompt when NVFlashing if you said there was a problem.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] rusty-ragster:
cant root

hey guys,

i followed the tutorial but i can not root my lg p999 running android 2.2.2...i installed the lg drivers and installed super one click 2.3.3.0..i enabled usb debugging on my phone and connected it to the pc and hit the root button...the phone restarts but after that super one click does not go anywhere..its on step 3..can anyone help?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Pain-N-Panic:
Just flash cwm with nvflash and then use cwm to flash the g2x root zip that can be found in the stickies
[T-Mobile LG G2x] player911:
Shouldn't be a problem. I've done this on my Nexus.

Root Explorer and delete the apk's from the system/app folder.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mapin0518:
I installed VMWare Fusion and ran Windows7 in a virtual machine. Hit a minor bump you should be aware of:

1- Install LG driver.

2- Plug in phone and let Win7 do it's thing to recognized the hardware.

3- Once recognized, go into the virtual machine settings and in USB settings set it so the LG phone automatically connects to Windows, and not Mac.

4- Now go root that phone!

(If you don't do step 3, during the root process, the phone disconnects from Win7 and osx connects to the phone, and the root process fails. So you gotta set the USB settings to auto connect the phone the Windows OS.)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tsalate:
I removed all of the tmo crap except the wifi calling app and haven't had any problems.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] v8dreaming:
I have a Macbook. I went to the thread and it said something about installing Mono? I don't know what that is or how it works. Has anybody else used it and care to explain the steps that need to be taken?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] theMODEL22:
rageagainstthecage or psneuter?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mhaedo:
Would you mind posting a full list of what you've removed?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mikedfromaz:
root/unroot

With the oneclickroot can you unroot just as easy, say you need to return it to stock and send it back, hope to have my phone by friday.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] xl DIGITAL lx:
Worked great, thanks!