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[G2 General] stetsonaw:
i had to unplug/re-plug a few times to get the phone to be recognized, and then the phone asked me to accept the key for ADB from the computer.
[G2 General] Han Solo 1:
I'm on like 50 times of unplugging replugging, switching usb ports, opening and closing the stupid command window, and i keep getting "list of devices attached" with nothing in the list. No key pops up on the phone.

This is ridiculous.

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Anyone have any ideas?

Even if it's something along the lines of "he can't be that stupid, so i won't suggest it".

I'm at the end of my rope.
[G2 General] mzimand:
Have you rebooted the computer and phone?
[G2 General] donnybright:
try this

it didn't pick up right away for me so i selected MTP on the phone then back to Charge phone. Once i did that it asked to allow usb debugging and then it was good to go
[G2 General] Han Solo 1:
Thanks for the suggestions guys. Still no dice.

Can someone post what they did?

Maybe the OP omitted something that would be obvious to non-idiots?

I've successfully rooted 8 phones before. I don't know what my problem here is.
[G2 General] bilbobrian:
Are you running cmd.exe from the directory adb is in?
[G2 General] Han Solo 1:
Yes. I am running a Windows 8 machine, and am in a directory called adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20130729/sdk/platform-tools

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I just saw that i have a java update waiting.

Am updating now to see if that helps.
[G2 General] jaben2:
I had a hard time getting it to work too. I ended up deleting all my adb file directories, then I downloaded that file directly to c:android-sdk-windows. I followed the directions right off of the sdk website. It finally worked then. Make sure you watch your phone to ask to accept adb from the computer too. Gl
[G2 General] donnybright:
step by step

This is what i did to get everything working.

1. i hit the link to download the drivers and installed them

2. went to the web page that was in Korean and downloaded the Root Manager

3. made sure usb debug was on

4. plugged in the phone and it didnt detect it so i checked MTP then back to charge phone

5. phone asked to allow usb debug

6. installed the Root manager program

7. phone runs for a few seconds then reboots

8. the program still ran after the reboot for about 2 mins so i didnt touch anything

9. once its done install superuser from play store and run it & update binaries

10. use Titanium Back up or App Quarantine to freeze the Korean SuperUser (icon looks like a shield with a gear on it)

11. open the Superuser from the play store again and you are done.

I didnt open the command prompt and i am using a windows 7 computer.

hope this helps!!!
[G2 General] geoff5093:
Yeah, technically you don't need ADB, it's just used during the root process for you to verify that your phone shows up before you continue.
[G2 General] Han Solo 1:
Thanks for the write up!

So you had the phone on charge mode? I tried that but didn't ask me to debug.
[G2 General] djkinetic:
That app allows it.
[G2 General] cron912:
Looks like I'm a rooting tonight! Thanks!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[G2 General] Funk2641:
Rooted. It works.

Now, can we remove the AT&T from the notification bar and change the ugly 4G logos?
[G2 General] djkinetic:
The logos need a deodexed systemui.apk..one of the themers will have to work on that.
[G2 General] teeg07:
for those guys that are rooted... what dpi are you running at if you changed it? Everything is so hugeeee, i gotta change it. Its at 460 now, so im thinking 320?

I'm not sure if i have super hawk eyes or what, but on my skyrocket, stock was 240 and i was running 160 no problem..
[G2 General] Dchibro:
Have you uninstalled any bloatware yet? Any issues on a reboot with the locked bootloader (I'm still working under the assumption that it's locked)?
[G2 General] aaronc_98:
ADB: Device Offline?

Deleted - Got it working
[G2 General] Btwice:
I'm curious about this also. Curious how to change so I don't end up in a bootloop
[G2 General] mrfriday2010:
I froze all the AT&T apps and services, everything seems ok till now. Rebooted several times no problems here.
[G2 General] teeg07:
ive done the same and no issues. Also deleted some of the crap I know i will never use....
[G2 General] synplex:
:victory:Please tell me this works for the VZW Model. ANyone got a VZW phone early?
[G2 General] aaronc_98:
Any working recoveries yet?

Rooted thanks to the OP. now need recovery...
[G2 General] gbeardmore:
I'm hoping the VZW model can be rooted, too. Just left a VZW franchise store and they have 3 in the back room. One with my name on it.

They couldn't sell me one if they wanted to. Their system won't even let them make the transaction yet. So, I'll have to wait until tomorrow after work. Who knows, this flavor of G2 might be rooted by then, too.
[G2 General] djkinetic:
My systemwide DPI is 360, and I installed xposed framework with per app dpi running my launcher at 320
[G2 General] teeg07:
i set my system to 320 and so far so good.... haha.
[G2 General] bri315317:
Are you using the new 2.2 version or the 2.14?
[G2 General] djkinetic:
was using the old one, just updated to 2.2
[G2 General] d.cortez:
@djkinetic, thanks for posting this. my att G2 is rooted sim-unlocked and on T-Mobile USA with 4G LTE connectivity. T-Mobile cell coverage is weak and speeds are not as fast as att's LTE, but it's working. how do we take screenshots???
[G2 General] djkinetic:
Yup now just waiting on the other devs to get the device and release a bootloader unlock/bypass.
[G2 General] Btwice:
never fooled with the dpi before. any chance you could help me out? i've installed xposed and app settings module. I need to know how to change system dpi and app as well. thank u

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nevermind sorry

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Have mine set at 410, seems to be the sweet spot. I use the stock 5x5 calender so anything below that messes it up.
[G2 General] donnybright:
yes it was in charge phone mode and when i ran the Korean Root program a red X appeared so i knew that it wasn't working. I switched it usb mode from charge to MTP and then back to charge phone mode. I gave the computer a few seconds to detect the usb modes. i tried the root program again and it gave me a green check mark.
[G2 General] Han Solo 1:
When i put it in charge mode it won't let me select debugging mode.

And no matter what, i don't even get a stupid red x, let alone a green ok.
[G2 General] donnybright:
does your computer detect your phone at all? what does the root manager program show? when it is checking for your phone it has a spinning green circle on a white usb cord. do you see that at all?
[G2 General] Han Solo 1:
Yes the pc detects it, and the Chinese program starts spinning when i plug it in on Ethernet/debugging mode, but it appears to be unable to root. It just stops spinning and my phone doesn't do anything.

I'm done for the night. So frustrating.

If anyone has any other ideas, i really appreciate it. I'll keep trying tomorrow.

I'm just spinning my wheels tonight.
[G2 General] wargreymon89:
Are you actually clicking the root button on the bottom right after it stops spinning in the top left?
[G2 General] Han Solo 1:
I assume so. It's just a green button with Chinese lettering, with another Chinese thing beside it with a green checkmark on it, right?
[G2 General] cjharris1985:
I'm in the same boat as you. I'm at my wits end. I've been rooting phones and using adb since the OG DROID and this by far has been the most frustrating thing. All it tell me us offline... Smdh.
[G2 General] fsiddique:
I was stuck here for a while too. adb devices showed offline and the chinese program just kept spinning. If you turn your phone screen on, it is waiting for you to allow the adb connection from your pc (based on the RSA key). Allow that and adb devices should show online.
[G2 General] djkinetic:
This usually is a sign that ur SDK/ADB is not up to date, try to get the latest version off of the android sdk webpage, If you don't have an up to date ADB, the RSA Fingerprint won't pop up, I had an issue with Linux showing my device offline because I couldnt allow the RSA fingerprint, once I updated my SDK on linux it popped and I was able to allow it and the phone was seen online in ADB.
[G2 General] pd240:
Can anyone confirm the Verizon version can be unrooted and the root status in the about phone reverts back?
[G2 General] Han Solo 1:
I'd like to know this well.
[G2 General] Tust:
How are you guys still on unlimited data? Did you pay full price for the phone? They told me signing a new contract would no longer grandfather me in, that they don't do that anymore, so they forced me onto 2gb. They told me the only way to stay on unlimited was to buy the phone at full price. But if the guy lied to me I'll call and complain.

Also, this worked for me.
[G2 General] jayochs:
i'm on a family plan, so i used my dad's upgrade, upgraded HIS phone on HIS number..activated it..then went home, went online, switched his line back to his flip phone, activated it..and then put my sim in the G2, and now it's on my line. still have unlimited data, and it's my dad's line that's got the 2 year contract now.
[G2 General] cjharris1985:
Ok, so I got root now. I downloaded a new SDK but the platform was for 4.3, not 4.2.2, so I updated it through the SDK Manager, disconnected the USB reconnected it, switched my connection from MTP, to Charge, back to MTP to get the RSA fingerprint to pop up, then switched back to Internet connection and viola.. it shows up on my adb devices as a device. I hope this helps someone.
[G2 General] eighty1:
I'm honestly curious how you had no idea you're not able to upgrade and keep unlimited. This has been known for some time.
[G2 General] jnclocker:
Guys any ideas how to root this phone using a macbook pro? (verizon Lg G2)
[G2 General] stynkfysh:
Make things smaller

I changed font size to Tiny and am running Nova Launcher which allows for a change in the size of icons. Works well.
[G2 General] pouxonu:
Can anyone point me in the name of the chinese root manager. can't find it for some reason.Thanks in advance
[G2 General] stetsonaw:
Superuser, it's icon is a blue shield with a gear on it.
[G2 General] pouxonu:
Got it thanks again
[G2 General] cyberhern:
Rooted!

You are awesome!!!

Goodbye BigRed Bloatware!

Next... TWRP fingers crossed
[G2 General] jnclocker:
Can somebody direct me,on how to root this verizon lg g2. Using a MacBook please?
[G2 General] EVOme:
I get serial number and OFFLINE...any ideas why?
[G2 General] Ms.Dummbunny:
Just install Villa Home Button- it installs a Home Button & A Recent Apps line in the notifications. I can't live without it!

(First few times you might be like, "i don't wanna have to drop down the notification everytime but soon u don't even think about it...I loved it because i HATED pressing Samsungs Home Button)

Good grief, sorry pics are so huge &^%$#@! photobucket....lol)

Ms D
[G2 General] djkinetic:
Mac version isn't available yet as far as I know.
[G2 General] pouxonu:
Got root and bloat is gone.still showing 10 gb in MIsc files. I know is system stuff but 10 is still quite a bit anyone sniffed around and found anything big that can be deleted?
[G2 General] WizeGuyDezignz:
If I root, do I have to do a factory reset? I'm lazy and don't want to set everything back up lol.
[G2 General] cslingerland:
LG's UI and features are probably the major hog... not much we can do there without custom roms
[G2 General] lathode:
Just rooted and GMD soft keys is awesome. Is it recommended to install busybox and rootkeeper? Any reason not to?
[G2 General] almahix:
You have really put a lot of effort into this, and as a user, I am grateful. It sounds like rooting is pretty simple now. Since I have a VZW unlimited individual plan that isnt even available anymore, I am going to have to buy mine retail like I did my current Nexus, so I must wait a while for the price to drop some. Maybe by then one of you geniuses will have unlocked the bootloader. I am reluctant to buy a locked phone. I had the Bionic and even though I could load custom roms, it was a pain. But at this point I just wanted to chime in and congratulate the people who blazed the trail. I wish I had the know-how to do what you do. Respect.:highfive:
[G2 General] fly_guy:
Same thing was happening to me. Make sure to download the most recent SDK tools

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I deleted the VZW bloat from the /system/app folder, but the are still in my app drawer. How do I debloat?
[G2 General] cybrvipr23:
I kept my unlimited with upgrading. I'm on the family share plan with my wife and she upgraded her phone to an iphone in June. My upgrade came up and I called and went into a non-corporate Verizon store. They basically moved my upgrade to her and then used it for the LG G2. He then transferred the phone to my line and I still have unlimited data.
[G2 General] WizeGuyDezignz:
Sorry to ask again, but do I need to perform a factory reset to root? Or can I do it and keep everything as is? AT&T G2.
[G2 General] jaben2:
No need for a factory reset.
[G2 General] jonathan3579:
I'll have to give that a shot when I get my phone. I'm assuming that's a non-root app?

Edit: It looks like you managed to remove all that clutter up from the top of the notification shade too, lol. That was going to be one of the first things I had planned.
[G2 General] anuraj1:
No you dont have to factory reset. When you root, your phone remains as it was.

Sent from my VS980 4G

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I'm really surprised to hear myself say this, but stock rooted on this device is awesome. LG has actually added a lot of cool features to their skin.

This is coming from a vanilla Android enthusiast. Eventually if there is a Modaco Switch type solution, I'd be really happy.

Sent from my VS980 4G
[G2 General] stetsonaw:
I installed busybox and rootkeeper, no issues.
[G2 General] tgabaree:
Not sure, but I got the same. Just go through the root process anyway and it should work... It did for me
[G2 General] Ms.Dummbunny:
no root needed and i didn't uninstall anything...i have quick remote, qslide, u name it, its in my notification shade...i just leave it positioned lower down and that where it stays... i made a 60 sec video of it.... : )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaMdxvvZYFE

Just another lil thing ya gotta discover, reviewewers so busy bashing LG all the time, they gloss over some of the great features : ) To me that reason #6,873 why i'm lovin' me some LG!

Ms D
[G2 General] puothy:
Same here...it worked for me too and I was offline....
[G2 General] almahix:
I don't think I have much flexibility with an individual plan. But we have a local company-owned and a non-corporate store too..maybe they can help me figure something out. Or maybe Costco. They might have a better off-contract price?
[G2 General] EVOme:
My superuser fails to update binary after I remove the chinese SU. What am I doing wrong. I can grant SU permissions with the Chinese one, but the minute I take it off and I reboot I get a message that SU(english) is out of date. I hit install and it fails. Anyone?
[G2 General] Beaumac:
Rooted. Thanks OP and community.

Those having trouble getting the VZW variant to recognize via ADB:

1. Turn on USB Debugging in developer settings.

2. Under System settings there is a PC settings option. In the PC settings, click USB settings, then Internet connection, then Ethernet.

3. Go to device manager in Windows. Update the driver for the LG device with the download from OP.

4. Reboot phone or Windows if prompted.

If you have a mac, there are no drivers for this phone on OSX. You need to run a windows virtual machine and connect the phone to that VM.

Also, can we please compile a list of apps which can be frozen or uninstalled safely on the Verizon version?
[G2 General] EVOme:
Seems that as soon as I uninstall the Chinese SU I cannot update the English ones.
[G2 General] stetsonaw:
Freeze it with Titanium, or Disable it in system/applications/superuser (the superuser with the gear on the blue shield), then use superuser (CWM) to install the new SU binary. then it will be safe to uninstall the chinese SU.

To get it back on there, you will need to go through the root process again.
[G2 General] djkinetic:
While still rooted with Chinese root install superuser by cwm, open superuser accept prompt by chinese root, update binary l, close superuser out of regents, freeze Chinese su in titanium. Open superuser by cwm again and update, reboot and open titanium uninstall Chinese su app.
[G2 General] jonathan3579:
Wow, that's too funny. Every single review I've watched or read has not even briefly made a mention of that ability. By the way, thanks for the video. Looks like I will have some adjusting to do once the phone arrives because I'm coming from the One and S4. This kinda customizations are pretty much unheard of from manufacturers. Any other tips and tricks? :)
[G2 General] EVOme:
Thanks, guys....I was deleting the chinese version...not freezing. Working now. Thanks!!
[G2 General] devadip:
nothing about recovery?
[G2 General] pd240:
An exploit was just found in all the Verizon Motorola phones bootloaders that allows custom recovery. I wonder if a similar method could be used on G2.
[G2 General] chrisexv6:
Ive always thought the exploits were in software (Android) itself. 4.2.2 may still have one, that I think has been patched in 4.3. So its not a bad thing the G2 came with 4.2.2....it might actually help development.

And if the Nexus 5 is a pretty close copy of the G2 that might help as well.
[G2 General] moosc:
It's called a bootstrap, kinda a pia. Been using that since droid X days.

Sent from Bad Azz VZW LG G2 Cyan Tapatalk
[G2 General] pd240:
I didn't realize it was a bootstrap but I did just see you can't flash kernels. I'm sure devs will get this phone unlocked soon.
[G2 General] Han Solo 1:
Wow finally got rooted!

Now which is the superuser app i need to freeze in titanium?

I have 2 SU apps, none in Chinese.

SU 1.0.4

Or

1.0.2.1
[G2 General] djkinetic:
It should be 1.0.4
[G2 General] jasonsf:
Is anybody using Verizon Visual Voicemail? I am rooted and the VVM won't accept any password. I really doubt this has anything to do with root but it is the only other thing I haven't tried. Also, this is a corporate account. I honestly can't remember if I tried before rooting. Probably did and it still didn't work, but just wanted to check and see if anyone else is experiencing this.

Thanks and thanks for the root access!

Jason
[G2 General] deeznuts:
Had this happen on my other device. What made it work for whatever reason was rebooting the device then try it and it worked for me. This was on another device though causing the same issue as you, don't have the G2 yet.
[G2 General] Han Solo 1:
Awesome, thanks!

I can't believe I finally got it to work. I think it was my windows machine. I tried it at work this morning and it was still not detecting the device in ADB. I ran the root anyway and it worked for some reason.

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Is anyone having problems downloading apps from the google play store now?

I'm trying to download my previously purchased apps and am getting 403 errors on all of them.
[G2 General] Wesley32:
Not sure if this is the case with yours, But typically when I have troubling downloading purchased apps it is an issue with my google accounts. I have two on my phone and have purchased apps on both. So, try deleting the google accounts and then adding the one you have the specific app you want to download. See if that helps, If not. Sorry, I tried haha.
[G2 General] Han Solo 1:
Worked, thanks!
[G2 General] Ms.Dummbunny:
Welll, those kinda customizations are pretty "heard " of, (cough:::::Samsung::::cough) BUT not without "bogging down the UI" and LG's just simply works without lag, delay, sputter etc.... Lots of other tips and tricks up LG's sleeve, i'll list a couple in a video and link it when my unit arrives : )

I've been a "hard core LG fan for the past year and i cannot tell you how nice it is to see EVERY review singing the praises of this phone. They also started coming around with the LG G Pro but that phone just never caught on, despite being the best device i personally have ever used until (hopefully) this one : )

Ms D
[G2 General] jonathan3579:
Ah, great! Thank you! I'll hopefully have my phone Tuesday/Wednesday depending on who's right between T-Mobile and UPS.
[G2 General] MJS139115:
So I just found something interesting, and I was wondering if anyone else had noticed this. I have two Verizon G2s, one shows unrooted as expected, however the other shows as being rooted (this is according to the about phone rooting status). I have not yet rooted either one, and as far as I can tell, the one that shows as being rooted is not actually rooted (no su binary installed, etc.) Has anyone else seen this, or have any thoughts on why this might be?
[G2 General] djkinetic:
Do a factory . If that doesn't work so a full system restore.
[G2 General] MJS139115:
Already tried a factory reset, no difference. I just found it odd that it would show as rooted brand new out of the box.
[G2 General] chrisexv6:
Is there something that can check bootloader status? I wouldnt do anything with the phone until you can investigate a little more....for all we know you've obtained a dev version that hasnt been released yet :)
[G2 General] anuraj1:
If he got an unlocked version that we can get a system dump from it would be so amazing

Sent from my VS980 4G
[G2 General] djkinetic:
Well he could root the device, backup the recovery, wipe the recovery, issue the command adb reboot recovery, which would then boot him into fast boot, then issue the command fastboot oem-info I believe which would tell him the bootloader status.. Don't do this if your not comfortable with terminal in Linux though.
[G2 General] MJS139115:
I am comfortable with linux, I use it on a daily basis. However, my knowledge of adb is quite limited. So I'd be glad to do this if it's of any use to the dev community, I just need a bit more info on how to backup, wipe, and restore recovery (via adb I would assume).
[G2 General] djkinetic:
There are already devs working on the phone, but if you want to help in some way you can join in IRC #lg-g2 on freenode