[G2 Android Development] xaviercomputers:
Same issue here as well tried three different root methods yet none of them are working.

Im running Android 4.2.2 on a At&t LG-D800

Baseband M8974A-AAAANAZM-1.0.190082

Kernel version: 3.4.0

Build number: kot49I.D80020y

software version: d80020y

Methods tried:

1:

Towelroot v3 by geohot. copied Tr.apk to root of phone then ran. "This phone is not currently supported.

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2.

Ioroot10.zip I run root.bat I unplug usb uncheck then recheck the usb debugging . replug in usb hit enter Root Fails with message:

Mounting system RW and pushing SU, Then remounting systems RO again

mount: operation not permitted

failed to copy 'su' to '/system/xbin/su': Read-only file system

unable to open /system/xbin/su': No such file or directory

unable to open /system/xbin/su': No such file or directory

mount: Operation not permitted

Installing superuser also failed

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3.

ioroot.zip I Run ioroot.bat boot into recovery I apply update from ADB. Sideload adb fails with message:

Finding update package...

Opening update package...

Verifying update package...

E:failed to verify whole-file signature

Signature verification failed

Installation aborted

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Somehow I managed to get superuser installed but when I use a root checker it says there isnt root installed.

Its like my phone has somehow been locked from the root process has there been a recent ota update? I really want ti install cloudy G3 rom How am I going to do that when I cant get pass the first step HELP!

---------- Post added at 08:47 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:16 AM ----------

Confirmed At&t posted OTA update around 9/6/2014 for G2 D800

From official AT&T Website http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=KB423381&cv=820#fbid=LJavFO056tN

Update the LG G2 (D800)

Update summary

Effective 9/5, a software update for the LG G2 is scheduled to be released to AT&T customers via FOTA (firmware over the air). A FOTA notification of software update will be sent to devices. Wi-Fi is required for update.

Software update includes

APN update

Google Security Patch

LG Music Player App Update

G Watch compatibility

What to expect after the update

Although there should be no impacts to settings or data, we recommend that you sync or backup your contacts and files to a PC or with AT&T apps.

How to update

Select Menu or pull down the notification shade.

Select All Settings > General.

Select About phone > Software update > Update Now.

If not connected to Wi-Fi, message reads  A software update is available for your device that requires Wi-Fi connectivity for download process to begin. Connect to Wi-Fi network? (If already connected, skip and go to step 5)

A new software update from AT&T is available for your device. This software update will take several minutes and will not delete any personal data on your device. All services (including emergency calls) will be suspended during the install.

Tap Continue

Status Message  The software has been successfully installed. Your device is now ready to use.

Tap OK.

How to verify the update

From the home screen, press the Menu key, and then tap All settings.

From the "General" tab, scroll to and tap About phone.

Tap Software information.

Your phone's software version information will be displayed.

Android Version: 4.4.2

Baseband version:M8974A-AAAANAZM-1.0.190082

Kernel version: 3.4.0

Build Number: KOT49l.D80020y

The Software Version: D80020y

Update File size: Dependent on customer current version.

D80010q > D80020y : 721 MB (Wi-Fi Required)

D80020c > D80020y : 118 MB (Wi-Fi Required)

D80020k > D80020y: 117 MB (Wi-Fi Required)

D80020u > D80020y: 89.5 MB (Wi-Fi Required)

Previous updates

June 2014

D80020u - Available via FOTA

Knock Code (security feature)

Calendar/EAS enhancements

August 2013

D80020k - Available via FOTA

FOTA Enhancement

EAS Fix

Ready2Go Updates

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