yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thesmegger:
help

hi there,

after doing alot of stuff to your phone that wasnt nessacary i'm not surprised it doesnt work er sorry . the only thing i can think of is the following whenever i have a problem with windows i go to linux, which is faster , much more efficient . so i suggest that you install linux ( ubuntu the best ) and try using odin with the linux version, it often detects things that windows doesnt see. other than that sorry cant think of anything else .

see ya
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kigordid:
Trying it

Thank you.

Am going to boot on linux right away. I will let you know.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kigordid:
Back to zero

It doesn't change anything.

Am back to my start point.

Thank you though.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kigordid:
Anything Else?

Does anyone have something else to suggest or I should consider my phone dead?

Look like a quite number of people are having this same issue and haven't got over it.

I just hang on and appeal to all of you cos I know XDA is the best place where I can get a solution.

Lemme know any suggestion... even the ones you are not sure can help. Am willing to do anything.

Thanks again all of you.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thesmegger:
hi

hi there

if all else fails there is a jig

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1402286

this forces your phone into download mode and will help for sofy bricks so look it up on the link and try that , sometimes on local forums like we have in france members will comme over and lend you one , or just buy one eyc .

hope that helped

see ya :good:
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MIKEMON:
Uninstall from PC Kies, instal samsung drivers, then download and flash mod 2.3.4 xxjvp stock? / Or other, 3.PDA, PHONE, CSC / pit is 512 and re-partition and start to turn in Odin.
[LG Optimus Black] wagstuff13:
Hi guys. I have created a video tutorial on how to root any single software version on your LG Optimus Black running Gingerbread.

This will be helpful for Noobs or people who prefer watching a video demonstration instead of reading text.

Credit goes out to all the developers who have created these programs, I have just put everything together in a video.

You can download all the necessary files at:

http://www.mediafire.com/?ku8sf22a72ig9d6

If you want to go ahead and use Rom Converter 2.1, check this post.

WARNING: May be different then the tutorial.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=29665047&postcount=99

Please click the video title to watch on youtube.com so you can see the full annotations!

[YOUTUBE]dJIV8F2SwTo[/YOUTUBE]

If you would like me to make a video for you, either for a How-To or for a Rom preview, just PM me and I would be glad to do it!​
[LG Optimus Black] SoulExertz:
Great. But try your best to indicaye version ( v20o??? Etc.)
[LG Optimus Black] sekhar13515:
Can it root the gingerbread 2.3.4 v20f version ?

can we unroot the phone with this

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Unable to play video after some mins

ROM converter is not working, it failed to convert CWM

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You forgot to mention the main thing i.e. after phone rebooting, we have to select superuzer.zip, this is the main process to know for the NOOBS

plz include that in PDF, because don't know which keys to press select the file and to delete any dalvik cache or something

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You forgot to mention the main thing i.e. after phone rebooting, we have to select superuzer.zip, this is the main process to know for the NOOBS

plz include that in PDF, because don't know which keys to press select the file and to delete any dalvik cache or something
[LG Optimus Black] wagstuff13:
@SoulExertz, This works with any version. The version I am using is V20i.
[LG Optimus Black] wagstuff13:
Yes it can root V20f and ALL other gingerbread versions. Please click the title to watch on the video page to avoid problems. I have edited the video to now explain the superuser.zip steps. When you enter recovery, you will see "wipe data/ factory reset" and "wipe cache" on the main screen. "wipe dalvik cache" in located under advanced. As for what keys to press, if you have normal CWM volume+ and volume- scroll, power button I believe is enter. Hope this helped.
[LG Optimus Black] mccm:
mine still on v20b and the latest ,foggot lg
[LG Optimus Black] SoulExertz:
Great
[LG Optimus Black] sekhar13515:
Un ur tutorial u told to select CP bin (.fls file) and AP bin (.bin file)

But, just check the link, here in XDA forum (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23788913&postcount=170)

It is reverse.

Actually, I smart flashed today following XDA forum well, everything went well

So, I think it is best to modify the video and change instruction in PDF or something in ur posts, it will be helpful for Noobs

And also I previously asked how to install superuser.zip in CWM, plz add that also in video (i struggled somewhat when smart flashing), but succeded on my own
[LG Optimus Black] wagstuff13:
I flashed my phone with the .fls first (under CP bin) and the .bin (Ap bin) second. Also, the PDF was not created by me, I used that guide to flash my phone and it worked. So it must work either way. Also I already have added how to add the superuser.zip in the annotations. You have to watch the video on the video page to see the full annotations. Thanks
[LG Optimus Black] ErnuB:
I'm really amazed you have 0 thanks, your video is easy to follow and a great guide, this should be pined in general and Q&A, there is a ton of ppl asking how to root
[LG Optimus Black] wagstuff13:
Thanks for the support. I created this video to help everyone who needed it. Its awesome to hear that someone appritiates it.
[LG Optimus Black] akosilek:
after trying this method and striclty followed﻿ every steps, I ended up in a boot loop, any help?? im on v20g BTW
[LG Optimus Black] ErnuB:
I did end on a bootloop a while ago when i first rooted my OB, then i realized i put the files backwards when using the smartflash tool, give it another try, ppl use this tool to unbrick devices, it sure can help you with the bootloop
[LG Optimus Black] Duarte777:
Agree, perfect for the noobs ;)
[LG Optimus Black] akosilek:
what you meant is to put bin first then fls right?? whats happening is right after smart flashing the Patched (cwm injected) bin and fls files. i ended up on a boot loop. :(

what should i do?
[LG Optimus Black] RomWiz:
1:Enter cwm.

2:Full Wipe.

3:Flash superuser.zip.
[LG Optimus Black] akosilek:
yeah.. but everytime i choose to boot to recovery i always end up on a boot loop.

i don't know what to do anymore. :crying:
[LG Optimus Black] Mahinva:
Thank you very much for this video tutorial. I appreciate you taking the time to make it. I would like to point out a few things that I hope will clarify and help someone else:

- When you copy the "Superuser.zip" to the SD card - make sure you do not put it in any folders by accident. This is what is meant by "putting the Superuser.zip in to the

root

of the SD card."

- There was no verbal instruction or comment appended to the video that instructs you when to re-insert the SD card. I had started the steps to wipe before I realized I needed to insert the SD card. So, I believe you can put the SD card back in to the phone after you see the ClockWorkMod screen. Please consider editing your video to include a comment so guide people to do this.

- I had to read the comments left in the thread to find out how to get to the "wipe dalvic cache" option. I would like to suggest that you modify your comments left on the youtube video to more concisely point out how to get to each wipe option. Also, please consider stating that the Power button is used as an "enter" command, and that the volume up and down buttons are for navigating the options.

Again, thanks for the instruction - as a visual learner, this greatly assisted me.
[LG Optimus Black] daroco:
THANKS!!

:crying:I have been looking for a few weeks on how to do this with great uncertainty weather or not I would brick the phone by rooting it. This tutorial IS GREAT!! Thanks so much for posting it. It was extremly easy, now I have to just put my apps back on it, and find out how to get rid of google play..... and all that other stuff that is not useful to me..

I HAVE A PROBLEM. The phone is rebooting after any update from the market. What do I do?
[LG Optimus Black] ErnuB:
Google play is an update of market, you shouldn't have get rid of it
[LG Optimus Black] Mahinva:
latter egosly

Hi Daroco, please check this thread - hopefully it will help (if the problem you are having is the same).

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1811394

I had issue with the phone restarting when I was trying to download from the Market, so I did a factory reset. It did not remove root.
[LG Optimus Black] wagstuff13:
Make sure once rooted, wipe data, cache, and dalvik cache (under advanced). Then if still wont work, install GApps with CWM. If still no luck, flash the telus V20i. I am unsing V20i with no problems at all.
[LG Optimus Black] yeomond:
smartflash didnt wipe my user data when i flashed it hmm.

ive used smartflash a few times before and it always wiped my phone. strange. well at least i got root now,
[LG Optimus Black] wagstuff13:
Well its recommended to wipe data in CWM. Smartflash shouldnt wipe your data.
[LG Optimus Black] Mahinva:
saliva

Hi there,

Yes, I did wipe data, cache, and Dalvik cache when following your rooting video tutorial. I am not sure why I had an issue, but I was able to resolve my issue with a factory reset. As this was the first time I've ever rooted a phone, I don't have any prior experience to help me identify why I ended up with the inability to download from the Market/Play store after rooting. But, things are fixed now, thankfully! :) Again, thanks for your video tutorial.
[LG Optimus Black] wagstuff13:
Im glad you figured it out!
[LG Optimus Black] wagstuff13:
Thanks for the support
[LG Optimus Black] kapoloclubs:
Thank for the support easy root for youtube
[LG Optimus Black] frenzyboi:
What about froyo? Does this method works?
[LG Optimus Black] wagstuff13:
Yes.
[LG Optimus Black] wagstuff13:
Thanks
[LG Optimus Black] srix9:
Thanks a lot for the video - extremely helpful!

Has anyone experienced faster battery drain after rooting? I was expecting my battery performance to improve slightly after rooting and removing some bloatware but it seems to have gotten a bit worse. Prior to rooting I was able to use my phone throughout the day and it would be around 25% at the end of the day, now it seems to be closer to 10% remaining.

I never looked closely at the battery usage before, but when I check now the cell standby and phone idle seem to be sucking up most of the battery... around 50% cell standby and 35% phone idle.

Just wondering if anyone else is experiencing this.
[LG Optimus Black] wagstuff13:
My usage is pretty much the same as yours. For me it all depends on how much I use the it. If you want better battery, install Zeus rom, and underclock cpu.
[LG Optimus Black] andixa90:
nice tutorial,..

:good:
[LG Optimus Black] boomlord:
Thanks a lot, i bought my phone a year ago, now this is the first time my phone get root =))
[LG Optimus Black] touheed..:
Grt work many noobs vl get benefit of this
[LG Optimus Black] srix9:
Glad to hear I'm not the only one. I recently installed Surpressed rom and have been a bit better about turning off wifi and I am definitely seeing an improvement in the battery. I think more time playing around with things and learning how to use the device most effectively will help
[LG Optimus Black] bagr84:
Good tutorial. Rooting OB was a nightmare. Too bad I did not found this before :)
[LG Optimus Black] abramq:
Hello,

Would you tell us what to do if we want to put new ROM using your tutor, BUT without rooting? Yust to put new firmware - which step(s) should we omit?

Regards,

ME
[LG Optimus Black] RomWiz:
Skip the one where he adds recovery :)

Sent from my AOKP Phone
[LG Optimus Black] abramq:
Thanks for so quick answer:)

You mean to give 'N' for question about patch bin file with CWM Recovery?

And what about the step with 'superuser.zip' instalation - skip too?

ME
[LG Optimus Black] RomWiz:
Yes. ;)

Sent from my AOKP Phone
[LG Optimus Black] abramq:
Thanks once more:)

Please - I can't find it - what is the difference between 'touch' and 'normal' CWM?
[LG Optimus Black] RomWiz:
Just What it says. Touch cwm you use the touchscreen and normal u use volume rockers :)

Sent from my AOKP Phone
[LG Optimus Black] abramq:
Thats makes me clear:)

My new ROM is inside my phone:)

May I ask - injecting CWM into ROM by patching - does it takes some of memory of my phone? I mean I will have less memory to use in my phone, after flashing, for normal use, when I put CWM?

greetings!

ME
[LG Optimus Black] navossoc:
Nope, we overwrite the original recovery with the custom one (CWM), so no additional memory or space is needed.

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The video was made using the version 0.2, now it's on 0.2.1 so has a little few changes.
[LG Optimus Black] wagstuff13:
Hopefully today I will find time to update the link with the latest versions of all programs.

EDIT: I added the link to Rom converter 2.1 to the first post.
[LG Optimus Black] abramq:
Hello,

I have missed the point with flashing zuperuser.zip

May I do it now? I mean just only flashing superuser.zip.

Or I have to do all the process of putting new ROM once more again?

Best greetings,
[LG Optimus Black] N00BY0815:
If you already patched with CWM, it is easy to be done. Download adb, then in "cmd"/terminal type adb reboot recovery and then flash superuser.zip.

Download adb here: http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1189250&d=1341930218 Extract to e.g. C:\

then go to terminal/cmd type: "C:", then typed "cd adb", then type "adb reboot recovery", wait for phone to reboot and have fun.

Dont forget, to put superuser.zip on your sd card ;)
[LG Optimus Black] abramq:
Thanks a lot! :)

P.S.

I had to set the debugging mode ON, yes?

Now, after flashing, set it back to OFF?
[LG Optimus Black] N00BY0815:
So it worked? Or just thanks for the hint, how it might work? :D
[LG Optimus Black] abramq:
Worked perfectly, thanks once more:)
[LG Optimus Black] amitsk_00:
Thanks a lot !!!

thanks a lot, your files and video worked best for me :)

rooted my device first time :)

now looking for some great ROM
[LG Optimus Black] wagstuff13:
Good to hear it! :)
[LG Optimus Black] xerxes76:
Thanks to the video creator. It's VERY helpful.

Nevertheless, I ran into one little problem which is discussed somewhere else here on xda forum.

Under Windows XP these BIN files get concatenated in the wrong order (descending from 5 to 0). On Windows 7 this task seems to run correctly. I did my rooting on XP. As a result, I got the error message "Magic number does not concide". SmartFlash ends at this point.

I wondered because the number you have to enter for the last ANDROID position was VERY high compared to your video (this is a good indication that something gone wrong with BIN concatenation, I think).

Actually, as the scripts holds on to ask me for patching CWM, I opened a second CMD and extracted the BIN files manually and concatenated them by hand.

Normally this command should do it (on Windows 7 it should work, not tested by me):

copy /b "LGP970_AP[*].bin" "LGP970_AP.bin"

But if you see that these files are processed in the order 5...4...3...2...1...0, it went wrong. In this case you have to enter

copy /b "LGP970_AP[0].bin"+"LGP970_AP[1].bin"+"LGP970_AP[2].bin"+"LGP970_AP[3].bin"+"LGP970_AP[4].bin"+"LGP970_AP[5].bin" "LGP970_AP.bin"

Before this you need to extract these BIN files again per Hand because the script already deleted them before displaying the CWM patch question.

I don't remember the right commands for it by now, it's a bit tricky but possible.

My rooted P970 now works like a charm.
[LG Optimus Black] wagstuff13:
This should help some some people.
[LG Optimus Black] mal_berto:
Best tutorial on the web

Hi man, thank you so much for de video, its so easy to follow. Best tutorial on the web :good:
[LG Optimus Black] ramola:
I have rooted my P970 with unlock root. I hv checked with root checkers, even installed CM10. Is there any difference between rooting with unlock root and smart flash tool. Unlock root takes only seconds to root the phone. I don't know whether all devices of p970 are supported or not.
[LG Optimus Black] riolix:
thanks a lot. procedure is done smoothly. after this procedure you can install any custom room. like z7, cm10, and cici the best one, simply copy it in sdcard.

procedure to install cfw:

after the video procedure do not install cfw immediately. instead do factory reset & wipe devik cache in advance, then restart wait into normal mode. in pc download ADB put it in C:, tick start, in search type and run cmd, type cd.. until C:, type cd ADB to enter ADB folder, now type adb reboot recovery while your phone is attached in pc and in phone setting adb debug is enabled, now your phone will reboot in recovery, reset and wipe again, now enter install zip, enter choose zip from sd, now find your cfw (any room prepared in sd) and yes to updated. next follow cfw instructions or simply reboot if it requires manually.

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****important *****

any problem may occur like stock in boot loop or whatever they call it, just reflash phone by smartflasher using your patched firmware. when in recovery just always do reset and wipe to make things normal
[LG Optimus Black] jrpza:
V20G_00.cab is not a cabinet file

Firstly thanks for the video tutorial.

I downloaded all the files and followed the instruction in the video. The problem though is that the converter gives me the error V20G_00.cab is not a cabinet file. There after the conversion of the firmware fails and I can't root my lg p970. I assume the problem must be with the firmware file since I extracted it manually using the LGEXTRACT.exe you provided in converter2.1 and I still couldn't open the extracted cabinet file.

Can I use one of the other firmware files (from a different country) without bricking my phone ( I'm using the South African V20G_00.kdz file since I'm in South Africa)
[LG Optimus Black] N00BY0815:
You can also manually do it. Use navosoc s tool from dev section. There also is a link to the procedure on ob for it. And yes you can flash any rom you want for p970. The only problem you might get, is a bad or no network. But just try it ;)
[LG Optimus Black] jrpza:
Thanks, I just picked a firmware version different from my old one, flashed it and installed jelly cyanogenmod 10 :cool: thank you for the quick response
[LG Optimus Black] jxmodi:
ICS v28c rooting?

can any one provide solution for ICS V28xxxx for rooting....?

thanks in advance..
[LG Optimus Black] RomWiz:
Use unlockroot

Sent from my Slim Jelly phone
[LG Optimus Black] raulx222:
I'll try this... but after root if I want to unroot it....how can I do?
[LG Optimus Black] RomWiz:
Don't patch the kdz with cwm when making bin/fls and then flash it with sft.

Sent from my Paranoid Jelly Phone
[LG Optimus Black] wyrman:
Unroot it using the same program.
[LG Optimus Black] raulx222:
I've just finished rooting my phone....and...when I downoad/install apps from market, the phone it's restarting....lol?....some help?

PS: After restart, downloaded application isn't installed
[LG Optimus Black] N00BY0815:
Did you make all 3 wipes in recovery? If not, boot to it and wipe data,cache & dalvik.
[LG Optimus Black] raulx222:
Yes...I've did this... I've redid this....and, the same problem....omg :((... I think I need to repatch the kdz and root my phone again...

LE: I've rooted again....and...the same problem... OMG:(...knows somebody the problem?
[LG Optimus Black] N00BY0815:
What ROM are you using? A bit more infi on that would be nice ;)
[LG Optimus Black] CrOnOs200:
TNX

Great tutorial worked almost perfect for me just 1 isue the Superuser.zip file you have on the package did not work for me my phone keep rebooting each time superuser is used. My solution just download a diferent Superuser.zip file from this thead http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23788913&postcount=170 and all work just fine. My operator is Telcel México.
[LG Optimus Black] raulx222:
V20G from Romania
[LG Optimus Black] jxmodi:
insted of Superuser ,SuperUS also works well.

is it good to use SuperSU or Superuser?

pls provied latest downlod for Both...
[LG Optimus Black] stefan2012:
It`s much easier using Smart Flash or Gingerbreak ..
[LG Optimus Black] ash152152:
will this method erase all the data in my phone?
[LG Optimus Black] RomWiz:
Yes

Sent from my phone powered by cm10, Big thanks to RC
[LG Optimus Black] iamwyim:
deleted
[LG Optimus Black] :
I rooted my OB a while ago using your guide. And it worked perfectly, thanks.

BUT I've chosen the .bin file with CP bin and the .fls file with AP bin
[LG Optimus Black] jpfosster:
superuser

where should I place the superuser.zip file on the phone? In the EXTERNAL SD card or the internal SD card? Please confirm

thanks,

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Looking at the superuser.zip provided with the video tutorial and the one from the link in the thread above, it seems the one from the tutorial is much larger. it has an extra folder zipped up called 'data'. Anyone know what this is? Any views on which version is the best to go with?

thanks,
[LG Optimus Black] ash152152:
Is there any possible way to root without losing data?
[LG Optimus Black] RomWiz:
Not if you are running gingerbread...

Sent from my phone powered by JellyBam
[LG Optimus Black] blacksheep09:
I've done this and said it was completed same as u posted. Then my phone rebooted but then it just stuck on LG logo. what can i do with this? pls HELP. thanks
[LG Optimus Black] :
Try again but choose the .bin file with CP bin and the .fls file with AP bin
[LG Optimus Black] zsoltys:
restart

i just rooted my phone (v20g) and it went well, but now if i want to install an app. it just restarts. any idea?

factory reset resolved it ;)
[LG Optimus Black] Xeez:
I have an issue where I bought the phone off amazon UK brand new. It's not carrier branded. And i have no idea of where it came from. I updated the phone to 2.3.4 V20e from 2.3.4 V20c through the Lg updater.

When i choose the firmware. does it matter which region i choose? the closest to me is france for v20e. As I am in ireland.

tldr; Does it matter which v20e firmware region i choose?
[LG Optimus Black] juggernaut22kk:
recovery mode

hi! great tutorial for noob like me :). i have a silly question. how can i return to recovery mode again? because after rebooting, i wiped then forgot the superuser.zip thingy ... TIA guys :) more power to the TS
[LG Optimus Black] N00BY0815:
Install QuickBoot app and hit reboot recovery.

If it doesnt work, set up adb and type:

adb reboot recovery
[LG Optimus Black] Lexxx47:
Hey, I did what you did in video but it's not working, SuperUser is not installed CWM is not installed after re-boot. It's the same, it's not ROOT-ed.

Help!
[LG Optimus Black] zemigu3l:
Ty for the tutorial
[LG Optimus Black] pickarooney:
It's there any way of rooting from official ICS yet? With Linux, preferably
[LG Optimus Black] RomWiz:
Sv: [Video Tutorial] HOW TO Root LG Optimus Black P970 Running Gingerbread - Any Soft

Use unlockroot.

If u use linux you can use it with wine if there is no linux version.

Regards
[LG Optimus Black] jeffreycardil:
How to root LG Black Gingerbread any software.

Wow.thanks you for this. I'm looking for it for along time.Now i founded if for free with video tutorial.i hope i can manage my lg for this rooting procedure.
[LG Optimus Black] j_kikin:
Question

Hi I'm from Mexico my smartphone is LG Optimus black and I have de firmware 20A, Should I download the 30Af firmware and use the ROM converter with the V30A_03? :crying: