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[Sprint LG Optimus G] benmatlock:
Which software version do you have on your phone?

Did you follow the instructions (specifically the 'restore all my data' part)

When it rebooted, did it throw your phone to a black screen?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] 12503004:
Please help me

My software version is 4.0.4 I do as you said, and I "estore all my data" the phone had only reboot as usually and it hadn't root

I root my phone after Restore Defaults but it's faild again ， WHY!~!~~~!! I try on different PC ， and failed again and again

I need some help thanks
[Sprint LG Optimus G] benmatlock:
It should be giving you a black screen on the phone after the first reboot.

Assimilated using the interface that interacts with the advanced internet.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] coolusername1:
Mine Bricked

I tried this root method and mine bricked. Luckily the peeps and the store couldn't figure out what I had done and gave me a new phone.

Had v8, followed the steps...got all the way to "press restore", etc... waited for the reboot... then it just displayed LG, went "glowing black screen" with lit non-functioning buttons at the bottom, and cycled through two vibrating pulses every few seconds then LG----over and over----and wouldn't shut off. Very frustrating! :mad:

I want a rooted phone :( Now I'm afraid to try again.

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What next? Do you wait a few seconds for the "black screen" to go away? ...does it reboot again? ...are you supposed to do something else?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] benmatlock:
When i did the root, it rebooted into the black screen, (i did the root manually) i then entered the remaining commands (remount the /system partition move files to /system/app and /system/bin, install busybox.. etc) then it rebooted a second time and i was done.

Assimilated using the interface that interacts with the advanced internet.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] benmatlock:
This process still has a bunch of useless code in it.. read through the file once and you'll notice goto's to places that don't exist.. best to just ditch all the crap and rewrite the bat file from scratch...
[Sprint LG Optimus G] MR_Amazing:
help please

will the method work for me

i have the LG OptimousG

version V10H. on the Canadian Bell Network?

please help
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Jubeldum:
I've been lurking here for a while and registered yesterday after I received my phone from Sprint. I first tried running the app as administrator but it errored out and couldn't find some files. I then tried it without administrator and it worked. I now see SuperSU in my apps.

My next step is to figure out how to block the firmware downloads so I don't get updated to V9. Then go to the appstore and get FreeGee.

Thanks guys for helping to make this so easy for me.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] javskies:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2098477
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Jubeldum:
Thanks javskies! Now I'll have as much fun with this as I do with my HP Touchpad.

This is my first smartphone. I had a Nextel i58sr rubber beater for 10 years and upgraded to this. It's like coming out of the stone age.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] benmatlock:
Lol nice upgrade :thumbup:

Assimilated using the interface that interacts with the advanced internet.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ekb606:
Won't root, freezes after restoring data

Help!

I get as far as the restore data step but when I click restore data on the phone, the restore starts, finishes and goes back to the home screen but there are no reboots and the root bat file stays on the press restore line.

If I unplug usb or power off, the root program starts up again, gives me a device not found message and finishes its routine, Very frustrating.

LG S4981 is installed, USB debugging is selected and I have tried it using all three of the available USB connection options available on the phone.

Obviously, the program is connecting since it brings up the restore screen on the phone, so what the you know am I doing wrong here?

Thanks.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] javskies:
are you on zv9?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ekb606:
Sorry not sure what that is

please explain.

Thank you
[Sprint LG Optimus G] javskies:
Go to setting, about phone, software information, and see what the last letters are. If they are v9 this method will not work for you
[Sprint LG Optimus G] SeanDamnit:
EDIT - apologies, I see I have V9
[Sprint LG Optimus G] javskies:
use this method for v9 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2050582
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ekb606:
Thank you! Now about CWM

Wonderful I now have root with V9. However I can't find any way to install CWM (there are rumors of a compatible version but I can't find one and ROM manager shows nothing for any version of the Optimus G) or to unlock the bootlocker.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated,

Thank you.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] javskies:
this should work fine

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2135210

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oh are you just rooted? you have to be unlocked as well to install recovery. i suggest getting the freegee app from the play store. only a dollar and it helps support our devs :good:
[Sprint LG Optimus G] cremator75:
I came from the EVO 4G and after rooting I could just remove any bloatware I didn't want. Is it the same with this phone? Just root and remove what I don't want or is there more to it? This phone seems to be a little more difficult.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] javskies:
To remove bloat all you need is to root and an app like root app deleter. To install recovery and custom ROMs you need to be unlocked.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] cremator75:
Thanks. All I want is to debloat. I'm fine with it being stock for now.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] AdriVelazquez:
Actually, you need to bed unlocked to remove bloat as well. Unlocking removes the security checks from LG and won't brick your phone.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] javskies:
Yay for being misinformed!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Deffcon_1:
Relatively new to rooting and had a question. If I root my LG Optimus G do I have to manually update my Android and radios? If so, do I have to manually update if I run the stock Rom? I really only want to WiFi tether and debloat.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Update before rooting. If you don't, you'll be nagged with the OTA message. Plus updating after root seems to cause problems. Make sure which version you have as the methods are different.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] CPerkins.RS:
Does this work on ZV9.IMM76L?

When I run the file it does everything said up until it asked me to do a restore.

I press the restore button on the phone and nothing happens.

Ive tried in both charge only and Media Sync

Ive also tried running as admin and not.

It says restore started then right after says restore ended.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] javskies:
youre gonna need to use this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2050582
[Sprint LG Optimus G] CPerkins.RS:
Yeah just saw this... thanks
[Sprint LG Optimus G] bagofmilk:
Can't root Optimus G

Software specs:

version: 4.0.4

Kernel: 3.0.21

Build: IMM76L

Sofware: E97011c

I have set my phone to accept debugging and to accept unknown sources. I downloaded the latest LG drivers. My ADB works fine - it detects my phone.

When I run the .bat file:

- I enter "Y" and it tells me some items don't exist (see pic down below) but it runs through it anyways

- My phone asks me for a device encryption password. I ignore it and click "Restore Data"

- My phone says "restore started" and then about 5 seconds later says "restore ended"

- The cmd console remains stuck as shown in the pic and my phone acts as if nothing happened.

See image at: appmalt.info/stuck.png

To make things worse I got some weird idea that my phone needed a factory reset...I did that and still nothing happens. Also, I've tried this rooting method on 3 PCs and I get same outcome - so something is messed up with my phone or I need some sort of device encryption password.

..
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
That software version, I think is Canadian. Maybe ATT. Probably have to use their root methods.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ekb606:
Root before activation, can it be done?

Want to upgrade my daughter's phone to a G and send it to her for her birthday (she lives 1200 miles away), but also want to root it, install Lifeless and create a TWRP backup with a copy on the phone and another on my hard drive for just in case ... the problem is she needs to have her current phone active while I'm doing all that, so I was wondering if I could access theG via adb and root/flash the rom before the new phone is activated and the old one deactivated.

The guy at Bestbuy says it can be done if we activate the new phone (well, yes, they would want to do that to get their reimbursement from Sprint a few days faster), and immediately deactivate it and reactivate the old phone.

Since the phone would still be non-active when I tried to root it, I'm not sure if that would make any difference and I also get the shakes thinking about two days of screaming my way through tier after tier of Sprint customer service yelping about the multiple activation charges.

Would appreciate an answer ASAP because the birthday is coming up and I need to act on this or not today or tomorrow ... not that I really wanted to put off asking the question on purpose, it just never occurred to me that it might be a problem until this morning.

BTW if anyone reading this hasn't flashed Lifeless to their G yet, they should ... it really transforms the G from a very good phone (stock) and a great phone (rooted stock) into a fabulous phone ... it just seems smoother, sleeker and faster somehow ... the screens glide more than move if you what I mean ... not to insult Android, because I'm a lifelong Apple hater, but Lifeless gives the G an iPhone-like finish and polish without sacrificing any of Android's versatility and customability

Thank you all, for the great forum.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] GeekasaurusWrex:
Is this a Stock ROM root? Like will it look as act just like the default except rooted?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] azimuth_coordinator:
What root process for Sprint SW Ver LS970ZVB

New phone; picked up just last week at the Sprint store.

Unfortunately I see they killed the HotSpot feature as a standard feature on the unlimited data plan.

(Was grandfathered in; but no longer)

...................................

Device Details

Mod number: LG-LS970

HW rev 1.0

PR:L 25014

OS

Droid 4.1.2

Baseband Version::M9615A-CEFWMAZM-2.0.1960

Kernal version 3.4.0

Build number: JZO54K

Software version: LS970ZVB

...................................................

Goal:

Enable WiFi and USB tethering to function on a non hotspot plan.

Do not need to replace the stock ROM for now; but as I get used to this phone I may want to.

Quastion. I see 2 root access processes depending of Sw revisions.

What do I use for "LS970ZVB"

What Wifi/ tether app should I use?

If just rerouting TCPIP from the Wifi to Sprint; what settings in Droid OS need toggled?

(Am an Droid Newbie; but I wrote some of the networking books you may have read once upon a time) :)

Thanx; the legendary azimuth_coordinator
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
1. Use fiddy619 root from here. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=35520144

2. "WiFi tether" from the Playstore.

3. Can't help with that one.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] azimuth_coordinator:
The ROOT process was painless, but WiFi tether is a bit bothersome. I do have SU rights, and see SU grant Wifi w\o error, and no "no drivers found" error on WiFi tether start.

Links to a good discussion for the app? I pulled it directly from the Code.google site; assume the wireless provider would block it anyway..

Something seems to disable the WiFi toggle anytime I kick off the Wifi tether app.

I will probably fall back to a USB tether for now..
[Sprint LG Optimus G] azimuth_coordinator:
Well;

Sprint can tell if the WifiApp is launched. Doing so kills all data and a reboot is required to restore it. It also gets me throttled down for an hour or so.

Sprint has decided to clamp down on this I assume; so it bye bye to Sprint and hello to Verison (No charge for tethering, phone as a modem or hotspot)

Anyway; big thanks to all for assistance; it is appreciated.

Remember; keep you head down..

Azimuth_coordinator
[Sprint LG Optimus G] jonahly:
Still waiting for " Restore my Data " to go away. I'm afraid of manually rebooting.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] TaviRawr:
Quick question, to unroot, just run the unroot from SuperSU and that will work?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] GeekasaurusWrex:
I would believe that you would first have to flash the stock ROM/Kernal and then re-lock the bootloader through FreeGee before actually unrooting this phone.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] drasticza:
Frozen at Restore my Data

I was trying to use this but I guess it is for the wrong version.

Anyway in case anyone else is going the wrong direction like I was and is stuck at Restore my Data.

Try the post from fiddy619 at

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=38886073#post38886073
[Sprint LG Optimus G] NightMare870:
i rooted and unlocked then rebooted and it just kept flashing the lg screen. i'm assuming that i soft bricked my device, so i did that lgnpst and finally got it to boot successfully. i thought i was going to be screwed .
[Sprint LG Optimus G] WoodenDiamond71:
Custom Recovery

Did you install a custom recovery on it? If so which one? Thanks in advance.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] sdverdui:
Dire need of help

So i tried this a few times with little to no success. it reboots once but doesnt install su or grant root access. \

What am i doing wrong???

id prefer to ask the experts before delving into other options for rooting. any help is appreciated!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
This way is outdated and doesn't work with ZCB, ZVC. Look in the root guide in Development. Use fiddy619 root for long term. Or framaroot for short.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] sdverdui:
could you provide a link?

Couldn't find it on the development feed?
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Stickied here, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=35520144
[Sprint LG Optimus G] cdismufasa:
Thanks!

Following this link and the succeeding instructions worked for my ZVC LS970. Thank you for the direction!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] autoprime:
We have a new LG root method out... designed for LG G3 initially but should work on many more "recent" LG android devices. should support most LG devices on firmware built Q2 2012 up until now.

New root is called Stump and can be found here - http://xdaforums.com/lg-g3/orig-development/root-stump-root-lg-g3-sprint-verizon-t2850906

New devices will have to be "bruteforced" by one user of each device/firmware... once bruteforced.. all users of that model will be supported once the new info has been added to the app.

Example: User has a Verizon G3 on 4.4.2 24A... user opens stump.. device is not supported yet... so user accepts the "bruteforce" message and waits an hour or so and is then rooted. in addition to that Verizon G3 on 4.4.2 24A now being rooted... all future attempts at rooting Verizon G3 on 4.4.2 24A will take less than a second to root.

To clarify.. if "Bob" uses Stump bruteforce on his Verizon G3 on 24A... anyone trying to root the Verizon G3 on 24A after "Bob" will NOT have to bruteforce/wait an hour. Root will then be instant for all future users on that model/firmware. When firmware "26B" comes out in the future.. someone will have to bruteforce that once time before all others get root... and so on and so on..

The more devices that are "bruteforced" the greater the support list for Stump root is. While it's a tad annoying the first user of each device to wait an hour or so... Stump root has to potential to root more LG devices than any other method available.

Please provide a logcat if the app is crashing for you. Please report your exact model/firmware if Stump tells you the device is unsupported(and gives you no option to bruteforce).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] fawkiPhone:
http://www.androidauthority.com/gal...300xxelk4-leaked-multi-window-support-131776/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] NotATreoFan:
I can't port it, but I can move it out of Development.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Albinoman:
I'm going to try and port it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] fawkiPhone:
If you do! I'll be glad to help with debugging!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] nightinjail:
i was just about to make about this weather or not it was coming to this phone .im very very interested in knowing if it will happen good thread :) hope it works out
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dscblu:
I've been following the multi window feature very closely since the day the note 2 was released hoping for a port to the i535 but its really deep in the framework of touchwiz, personally I think we'll end up getting a 4.1.2 leak with multi window before someone ports it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] fawkiPhone:
So I'm pretty sure the galaxy S II has multi window! Wtf...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2006684

Sent From The Future.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dscblu:
That is not cool :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] darkhawk3383:
I agree sad day when the SII gets multi window before we do :( Hopefully someone will get it working or there will be a leak with it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dscblu:
Yea the s2 getting multi window before us is complete bs, I have wanted this feature since I heard about it back in September
[Nexus 4 General] AndroidInsanity:
Well I received my nexus 4 from carphone warehouse today, the box itself is very very simple but sleek. The box is pretty loose compared to the box of the nexus 7 which was pretty tight, when. You open the box you are presented with the shiny new monster and comes with USB cable, adapter and guidebook, I noticed straight away after a deep inspection that there is a small gap between the glass and the phone itself. This worries me as it seems easy to get dirt and dust dragged into it, which I have already noticed. The phone itself is very slippery when placed on open palm due to its glass finish. But when held the rubbery sides help enough to get a grip, the rubber is very smooth but its fine to grip! The pattern on the back isn't as obvious as I thought it would be. It only truly shines when held In a Direct source of light which makes it look so..... Futuristic. The UI itself is what you would expect. Stock android. The ability to add widgets to the lock screen is very nice, so is the quick access to the camera from swiping to the side.

Overall I am pleased with the design of the nexus 4, it. Looks really thin, despite not being a super thin smartphone, this is due to the awesome curves and design.

The camera is good enough. Not amazing but certainly better than other 8mp units. As for video capture it seems to catch very good detail. And the low frame rate is not too noticeable. Photo sphere is also great. But requires ALOT of effort if you want to get a perfect sphere.

The battery life so far is very reasonable. Enough to get through the day easy with moderate to heavy useage.

The keyboard is very very easy to use. The best if anything. Swipe input is fluid and never fails increasing typing speeds up to 25% faster.

The display is crisp. Although you will struggle to say it is better than the S3 from a normal distance. Videos and photos look great and shows great detail.

Overall this phone is the best I have ever had, and I have owned phones such as the S3, one X and xperia S. Although I did find multi touch to be faster on the S3. Benchmark scores are odd. I was expecting it to roast the competition. But it failed to do so, instead it was on par with the transformer prime on antutu. If you would like a video review too. Please let me know and hit the thanks button :)
[Nexus 4 General] Venekor:
Just waiting for the 32GB version this year otherwise I'll just get a GS4 next year.
[Nexus 4 General] nic85:
in your opinion,best display on nexus 4 or one x?
[Nexus 4 General] AndroidInsanity:
Colours seem to have higher contrast on the one X but looks more crisp on nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] casonswag:
I like crisp better
[Nexus 4 General] nic85:
according with GSM Arena display tests the optimus G/nexus 4 has the best LCD display avaiable

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/20/appunti01cu.jpg/
[Nexus 4 General] whittikins:
Low frame rate was fixed in the latest 4.2 OTA. Have you updated yet? It should be a solid 30 fps now compared to 22 fps and randomly dropped frames before the final 4.2 update.
[Nexus 4 General] AndroidInsanity:
Yeah its a great display! And I did update. I still had a few dropped frames but it was very smooth. I said low frame rate as I guessed from reviews its been hammered into my head that it has low frame rate lol. Will look in more detail tomorrow at it :)
[Nexus 4 General] SefEXE:
I would assume since he can add widgets to the lock screen, probably.

Edit: Beat me to it, lol.
[Nexus 4 General] whittikins:
True, good point!
[Nexus 4 General] Spitfire:
Hows the focus/shutter speed on the camera? Does it point & shoot well?
[Nexus 4 General] AndroidInsanity:
Focusing isn't a issue. The shutter is fast enough. Although not instant. You need to focus first otherwise you risk a blurry shot.
[Nexus 4 General] bee55:
What do you mean by multi touch being slower than on the S3? Gestures like pinch to zoom?

Also how do you find the size and the aspect ratio of the display after using an S3?

+1 for the video review too :P.
[Nexus 4 General] AndroidInsanity:
Yeah pinch to zoom it seems to require more effort. And the device feels so much easier to hold! The aspect ratio is not as good. But that's just been a tad picky.
[Nexus 4 General] AndroidInsanity:
Here are some screenshots of my battery life and lock screen UI
[Nexus 4 General] G1ukos:
technostein, I bet you forgot to bake cookies and make icecream...
[Nexus 4 General] jaju123:
I think he means that touch sensitivity isnt as high in general. I'm coming from an s3 and have a n4 and I agree. Its very responsive when typing etc though!
[Nexus 4 General] AndroidInsanity:
Lmao that isn't my calendar that's one of those example screenshots mate! And yeah that's right glad you agree :)
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrisc323:
andbody have a copy of this as i want it on v29 ginger dx but its not included and cant download an old version of the release to steal it from
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dagger:
here

BTW would you bother using search from the next time??
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrisc323:
I did no usefully results found for HTC me
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dipusen:
better to upload one. please try this..............
[General Questions and Answers] BaronInkjet:
I am curious peoples' opinions on phones for high audio (headphone) quality. Currently have GS II running Neutron and Klipsch S4s. Lot of room for improvement.

Was lucky and have a Nexus 4 on the way. But early reviews don't say great things about audio. I will check it out when it gets here, but ...???

So what to do? What do people like now? Note II won't work for me. I could take my N4 profit and get an i5. But really don't love Apple, not at all.

Any suggestions?
[General Questions and Answers] vikas.mishra:
Best Audiophile Android 2012?

Usually the Sony Ericsson phones have good audio.

HTC One X is also supposedly good although I haven't heard music on it myself. There was a nice article on engadget on this sometime back. I can't post the link since I don't have enough posts - but searching for "engadget Smartphones for audiophiles" will provide you the thread.

The summary was generally that iPhones are better. The best Android handsets were the HTC One X.