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[G2 Android Development] shaungregg:
TMO

Just used your root on my T-Mobile G2 that I got today, doesn't really get much easier than that! Thanks a bunch! I tested it by downloading Titanium Backup for Root users and granted it root access voila, I did replace the SU as you suggested. So I guess next comes TWRP and some roms once in the near future, I'm happy to have root for one app I use and the phone is so much more fun then any other new phone I've had that I can easily enjoy it with no modifications until the development scene picks up as more XDA folks get this wonderful device over the coming days and weeks. Unless they succumbed to the dark side of pretty colors or fingerprint scanners. :eek:
[G2 Android Development] Subtleone:
Worked perfectly on D802 international. I have G2 Xposed and UDN working in stock KitKat. You are the man.
[G2 Android Development] robogo1982:
Wait for the new Freegee beta.
[G2 Android Development] oosacker:
Ok ta.
[G2 Android Development] ShyamSasi:
[MENTION=2684188]autoprime[/MENTION]

Thanks mate ... The manual method for 4.4.2 worked.
[G2 Android Development] WasifSal:
How can we flash the Custom Recovery?:/
[G2 Android Development] ghedoicy:
[MENTION=2684188]autoprime[/MENTION] What help can I be on coming up with a way to get the D801 rooted?

-Matt
[G2 Android Development] wcterp:
Here's what I've been trying to do. The problem is that we can't get into the standard Android recovery in order to get into adb sideload mode. There are two possibilities. Either they've completely removed the standard Android recovery and it's just not there on our D801s, or it's there but it's being masked by what we do get when we try to get into recovery (power-vol down, when the lg logo appears, release and press power-vol down again).

If they've removed the recovery code completely, that's the end as far as this approach goes (unless the replacement recovery has adb sideload itself). If it's in there, then at least we can keep trying to get into it.

I've downloaded the kitkat kdz file and I've been trying to use the tools that extract kdz files, but they don't seem to work. Using one tool, it does spit out a .cab file, but when I try to open it, it tells me the .cab file is not valid.

What I'm trying to do is get the recovery image out of the kdz, open it up in a hex editor, and see if I can find some strings in there that match the standard Android recovery. That'll at least tell us whether to keep trying with this approach, or give up right away. I can't use dd to read the recovery partition because I don't have permission. I also don't know whether the recovery image is encrypted or not, so even if I'm somehow able to get a recovery.img out of either my phone or the kdz file, there's no telling whether I'll be able to read anything in it.

So, if anyone knows how to get the recovery image either off the phone or out of the kdz file, I'm all ears.
[G2 Android Development] diamond12:
If you follow the [GUIDE-VDO] How to make your own KitKat ROM with Root+TWRP from KDZ you will have a 12MB recovery.bin file.
[G2 Android Development] LOBBS:
http://source.android.com/devices/tech/security/dm-verity.html

I'm telling ya. This -dm verity thing is bad news for root and Kit Kat. The way that the T-Mo G2 aborts and restarts could be a failed hash check. The only theoretical ways to bypass the security flag is to flash a new kernel with it disabled or possibly an adb command. It may also help explain why Loki to gain recovery is broken on KK.

Do we have kernel source for Kit Kat yet on the G2?
[G2 Android Development] ghedoicy:
Can we not reach out to LG or T-Mobile for clarification?

-Matt
[G2 Android Development] wcterp:
I was able to get a recovery image from the kdz. I looked through it and did find an "ADB" string, but none of the other strings I would expect to see when running a standard recovery, like factory reset or install update from zip or anything like that. So, inconclusive, I guess?
[G2 Android Development] ghedoicy:
Weird! I can't imagine they would have changed this on purpose... Undetected bug... Maybe?!!?

-Matt
[G2 Android Development] arithon.kelis:
LG has, to date, been completely unhelpful. I've gotten a variety of excuses, but my interpretation is that they've been hamstrung contractually by certain US phone service providers (I've gotten more information, and more *useful* information, by redirecting outside the US and appearing as a citizen of other countries). Of course, this could be nothing more than coincidence, so take it with a heaping tablespoon of salt.

So far, it has been one big game of T-Mobile saying, "Go talk to LG!" and LG saying, "Go talk to T-Mobile!"

I suspect that we, as customers, need to put significant pressure on T-Mobile. It's in their best interest at this point to let users do whatever they want with their devices -- we just need to apply enough pressure. I realize it's tangential to the main topic, but if we all start calling T-Mobile, bombarding them with requests for an unlocked bootloader, I'm pretty sure they'd do it. Might take a while, but if everybody here on T-Mobile were to make a point of calling at least once a week, I'm sure we could get something rolling.

That being said, I'm still digging around, looking for something exploitable. I'm sure autoprime and others are, as well.

Thought: It may be a good idea to start a new thread specifically for D801 / T-Mo LG G2 devices, just to track this sum@#($* down. :)
[G2 Android Development] LOBBS:
Just point me in the right direction and I'll be more than happy to let them know what I think.
[G2 Android Development] ghedoicy:
Let's bombard Legere... https://mobile.twitter.com/JohnLegere

-Matt

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-Matt
[G2 Android Development] jesssiii:
VZW LG G2 VS98024A
[G2 Android Development] robogo1982:
This will get you a reply that all bootloaders on all devices are locked and that that's how they get the phones from LG. I have an international D802 and the bootloader is locked on it, always was.
[G2 Android Development] dark sorrow:
Unfortunately, I am on Windows 8 and i updated from stock JB to stock KK, i cant downgrade because the downgrade tool doesnt work on W8, (i have a lg g2 EU 16GB 802 model) i know this question its a bit hard to respond but, there will be a way to root stock KK in the near future?
[G2 Android Development] eyegor:
It is rootable. Ioroot25 does the trick.
[G2 Android Development] goast:
Has anyone successfully unrooted kit Kat stock? I have windows 8 and can't use flash tool probably since I see so many with issue..so does ioroot have a bat file to undo whats done?
[G2 Android Development] jesssiii:
[MENTION=4801393]goast[/MENTION], just install SuperSU from play and it will allow you to unroot.

VZW LG G2 VS98024A
[G2 Android Development] goast:
Is that a guess tho?, lol or u have done exactly what I was asking ... Just want to be sure
[G2 Android Development] jesssiii:
I have SuperSU and pro installed and can see the option in settings. I've heard others do it. I've never wanted to unroot, so, no, not personal experience.

VZW LG G2 VS98024A
[G2 Android Development] Soundy106:
Just wanted to report, I tried this last night on my Telus G2 (D803) and IT WORKED!

I was rooted before, and of course, lost that with the OTA update to 4.4.2.

Through some trial and error, I found I had to completely remove the older LG driver, and the old HTC driver from my Desire HD, THEN install the new driver linked in this post. After that, the "automatic" procedure worked perfectly.

Thanks, autoprime!​
[G2 Android Development] dark sorrow:
Thx sir! I have just a last question... Can I install custom recovery and roms on it?? :))
[G2 Android Development] jonstrong:
That would clean up root -- but the "rooted" indicator (or whatever it is that the G2 has) would still show "rooted" I believe. As I recall, the only way known, so far, to flip that indicator back is to flash a complete stock image (kdz / tot). Can't swear to this, but that's what I thought the situation is.
[G2 Android Development] jesssiii:
Ah, OK. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51523795

VZW LG G2 VS98024A
[G2 Android Development] snoopdog:
Question for Sprint if I used i025 root method for kitkat..is tethering going to be possible? If so how?
[G2 Android Development] salisbury_steak:
From what I know, the only probable source of recovery for stock KK users is the FreeGee app. As of now, work is still in progress to provide us with a useable custom recovery. So in the meantime, just enjoy the root. :)
[G2 Android Development] :
Which iroot to use on the new Sprint ZVC update?
[G2 Android Development] goast:
25
[G2 Android Development] :
Thanks
[G2 Android Development] G60_Marc:
ioroot25 confirmed working here, KT F320K 4.4.2 v21p

many thanks :good:
[G2 Android Development] demoncamber:
Well I hope the recovery thing gets fixed for D801's, I'm trying to hold off on rooting mine till then.
[G2 Android Development] ghedoicy:
Let's start a separate thread for D801 users...

-Matt
[G2 Android Development] demoncamber:
Done: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51646677
[G2 Android Development] oosacker:
new versions out but pressing the buttons don't do anything?
[G2 Android Development] jebas15:
custom recovery available for stock kitkat 4.4.2? please give me link.
[G2 Android Development] Remcotjuuh:
Manual method worked like a charm on my D802. Now we just have to wait until a good KitKat CWM Recovery is out for our devices :good:
[G2 Android Development] ghedoicy:
Nothing yet.

-Matt
[G2 Android Development] ctalcant:
Lg flash tool works in win8 as I have used it. It you need help you can pm me and I will gladly assist
[G2 Android Development] dcaples002:
Can you link a tutorial to how to use the flash tool to root? I tried using the ioroot 25 root method and it doesn't go into recovery mode. (No yes option) I just bought the phone yesterday from tmobile and it was already on stock 4.4.2

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I tried using the ioroot 25 root method and it doesn't go into recovery mode. (No yes option) I just bought the phone yesterday from tmobile and it was already on stock 4.4.2/
[G2 Android Development] schnip:
This method doesnt work with tmobile lg g2

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[G2 Android Development] dcaples002:
Thank you. There's no way to downgrade back to 4.2.2?
[G2 Android Development] ghedoicy:
There is. There are several tutorials on here on how to do so.

-Matt
[G2 Android Development] dcaples002:
Will you please link me to one. I know how to use the search bar lol I'm just really new to this device and haven't been on xda since last year and don't wanna flash the wrong thing.
[G2 Android Development] phewBAR:
FreeGee just had an update. I'm not getting the usual unsupported message anymore. D80220b. Haven't tried installing custom recovery. Scared I might brick something
[G2 Android Development] dark sorrow:
Yeah, it shows that the device is supported but im also scared, so i wont install it :P
[G2 Android Development] ghedoicy:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2673736

-Matt
[G2 Android Development] dcaples002:
I'll do it. I'm still under my 14 day warranty :p I tried installing the free version in the play store but uts taking me to busybox
[G2 Android Development] okgnew:
I tried new FreeGee on my UK D802 - it does not work.

Hangs on 'Performing action CWM/TWRP'
[G2 Android Development] schnip:
Kitkat?

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[G2 Android Development] okgnew:
Yes. KitKat rooted.
[G2 Android Development] dcaples002:
Thank you so much. It took me a while but I got it to downgrade. I'll root 4.2.2 and just flash a 4.4.2 rom
[G2 Android Development] ghedoicy:
No sweat.

-Matt
[G2 Android Development] wcterp:
I had a lot of trouble on Windows 8 for a while. Eventually I realized that it was a driver issue. You have to re-install the driver package as the step immediately before plugging in your phone and getting it into download mode. I don't know if drivers get overwritten when you're installing other stuff, but doing that solved my problems with using the tools needed to flash the old version.
[G2 Android Development] zakarmstrong18:
Play store?

I rooted with 4.4.2 D800 and my play store says no connections?
[G2 Android Development] robogo1982:
Completely unrelated.
[G2 Android Development] salisbury_steak:
Thanks for taking one for the team okgnew.

The custom recovery wait continues then... :silly:
[G2 Android Development] dark sorrow:
I successfully rooted with ioroot25, installed busybox and everything works fine but the freegee app, it stucks on the

recovery installation
[G2 Android Development] diegots:
waiting for tmo d801 :( so sad :(
[G2 Android Development] demoncamber:
If you'd like to follow d801 we're here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2706308

[Please Read] We need help to try and find out how to get into stock 4.4 recovery!

Sent from my LG-D801
[G2 Android Development] coowkeee:
Does this supports D80220A_00.kdz international version? I'm on stock kitkat with root and i feel that the battery life is really bad and wondering if D80220A fixes that problem.
[G2 Android Development] PeartFan40:
How is this unrelated? This user is providing important feeback to potential issues.
[G2 Android Development] NaughtyDescent:
Thanks .. it worked (Y):cowboy:
[G2 Android Development] robogo1982:
Because I don't see a way ioroot can mess with Play Store connections. It didn't for me or dozens of us who used this method to root our devices. Furthermore, he didn't leave ANY additional info with which we could help.
[G2 Android Development] jayrs97:
Does this support the tmobile kitkat 4.2.2 update?
[G2 Android Development] robogo1982:
1. Do not quote the entire OP.

2. DO NOT quote the entire OP.

3. SEARCH.

4. 4.2.2? Yes. 4.4.2? No. Which you could've found out either by searching or just checking the last couple of pages of this thread.
[G2 Android Development] SNaReX:
I have the same problem.

I had tried to install TWRP and CWM with Rom Manager, which obviously didn't work, before installing Freegee. I think this may be the problem.

Had you tried executed anything like this before trying freegee?
[G2 Android Development] mojoe_24:
So I'm somewhat confused. I was linked here from the Newbie guide which says that I can't root if I have 4.4.2. I just bought my G2 and it came with 4.4.2 build number KOT491.D80020c. According to hte guide it says I'm supposed to revert to an older build number, however, on the post talking about ioroot25 it says that it can do 4.4.2. Is it safe to root my device as is?
[G2 Android Development] salisbury_steak:
I'm on kitkat and I rooted using ioroot25 successfully. Most if not all kitkat users have also successfully rooted using the new ioroot.

Custom recovery is a totally different challenge because of kitkat's locked bootloader though.
[G2 Android Development] jmizark87:
Can't root LG G2 D801

My wife's LG G2 D801 just updated to KitKat a few moments ago after I unrooted it, and I did everything I read here. For some reason, it won't boot to recovery? Why do you think that is? Also, is there an updated version of IOroot? The link says v25. Is that the latest? I live in the Philippines, btw. Please, help. she's getting annoid by the T Mobile Account always popping out and running in the background. Thanks!
[G2 Android Development] olipbo100:
Search before posting anything man. The d801 can't be rooted yet.
[G2 Android Development] xNotta:
I read over the OP and the post with the download link. Also just read about the last 10-15 pages here.

I was unable to find answers to some questions I had about rooting the g2.

First, I have the Sprint LG G2 and received the ZVC OTA today. The post with the download link says "All" versions of the sprint LG g2 are supported.

So I can root 4.4.2 with ioroot v25 without issues?

Second, are there any problems I should be aware of when rooting the ZVC OTA update?

Read something about problems with custom recoveries due to a locked bootloader.

Thank you.
[G2 Android Development] schnip:
No problem go 4 it. Custom recovrry is not rooting. So no Problem here but you cant get a Custom recovery yet for 4.4.2 stock

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[G2 Android Development] xNotta:
Without a custom recovery can I still flash a new kernel, ROM, or mod(like xposed or camera mods)?
[G2 Android Development] salisbury_steak:
You can't flash anything without custom recovery.

That said, Xposed is an apk, so all you need is root access for that to work.
[G2 Android Development] demoncamber:
Can we have the OP update the first post with current info since autoprime has taken over?

Sent from my LG-D801
[G2 Android Development] salisbury_steak:
It does point to [MENTION=2684188]autoprime[/MENTION] 's post. I think that's good enough. It will be inefficient for the OP to keep logging into this thread for every change that autoprime does. (Or... autoprime could create his own root thread.)

Bottomline, I think status quo is working good enough.
[G2 Android Development] autoprime:
I've considered making my own thread... but I also like to preserve the history of this all. Plus I kinda like the fact that you need to open your eyes and read to get the current file. The people that can't read that far yet post asking why ioroot10 doesnt root kk should simply be ignored.. not have their hand held.

With that said... I think it'll be staying like this.
[G2 Android Development] jmizark87:
Yeah. I'm sorry about that. I've read the post again after I posted my. Hope they can get the D801 working soon.
[G2 Android Development] shortman1166:
root

Successfully took the ATT OTA update and updated to D80020k and kept root Just in case anyone was wondering.
[G2 Android Development] daryelv:
Reverted completely back to D80010c and upgraded to D80020k before attempting root.

Manually rooted with no issues...

had one problem with "error: insufficient permissions for device" when attempting to adb sideload kk_root.zip. Turns out you need to do this as root if running Linux. After running as root it worked perfectly.

-Daryel
[G2 Android Development] feralcat:
Worked like a charm on my Rogers D803
[G2 Android Development] sqlpro:
D802

Hi Guys

quick question, i've D802 (build KOT49I.D80220a) , can this latest version be used to root my device ?

anything i should aware of if i try this and failed to root ? Thanks for the advise.
[G2 Android Development] robogo1982:
IOroot version 25.
[G2 Android Development] feralcat:
I wondering that also but less then a minute later after taking the plunge I was up and running. Downloaded root checker and all is fine.
[G2 Android Development] cbouillot:
Hello

I just bought a LG G2 that was with the last 4.4.2 version. I Succeed to root it but when I go into recovery mode there are some issues

Any idea ?

should i wait for a revovery software update ?
[G2 Android Development] digezter:
Solved :

i just try this method

4.4.2 method:

Download and extract the latest IOroot.zip

Enable USB Debugging. VZW users must also enable ethernet mode.

Open terminal/command prompt. windows/linux users: cd into /ioroot folder. mac users cd into /ioroot/mac

(windows users can hold shift key, right click in ioroot folder. Select "open command window" option.

1. adb devices

2. adb reboot recovery

(when booted in recovery, select: 'apply update from adb' with power button)

3. adb sideload kk_root.zip

reboot when zip finishes flashing. done.
[G2 Android Development] sqlpro:
Thanks mate,will give that a go. Did you try default method from op or manual method?
[G2 Android Development] DenisJ:
This SIM card is fron an unknow source

Hi there all,

i just buy an Lg G2 Verizon but the phone had all the phone numbers inside so i "factory reset" it

But now, after i chose the language I have an error "This SIM card is fron an unknow source"

and I can't go in setting in order to root it (Make the USB Debugging)...

I can just make an emergency calls ..

Please anybody can help me ...how can i root it please ?

Thanks in advance

Denis
[G2 Android Development] abdel12345:
Follow the instructions in this thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2522646
[G2 Android Development] salisbury_steak:
I believe we only have root available for stock Kitkat. No custom recoveries are working as of the moment (I'm waiting too).

Or did I misunderstand your concern?
[G2 Android Development] DenisJ:
Thanks you ! Thanks you ! Thanks you !

Whoauuu ... how nice is it :)

Denis
[G2 Android Development] THANHVO31:
Is that Superuser.apk is latest Superuser.apk v1.94 ?

Edit:

Do it my own.

Want to update latest Superuser for kitkat? Download attachment and replace old one. put it in Ioroot25 folder.

Thanks.
[G2 Android Development] cyburke:
just came in to say THANKS for putting together all this information for rooting. have followed the directions and rooted my D800. cheers
[G2 Android Development] GalaxyGusta:
Hi just one question does this method on my D802 KIT KAT can screw up my EFS ?
[G2 Android Development] cbouillot:
I answer to my question : D802_AutoRec.apk

it allows to come back on 4.2.2 version and then after root cm update is possible
[G2 Android Development] marshygeek:
Excuse me, do i have to update my SDK if i will be doing this IOROOT25?
[G2 Android Development] jonstrong:
Pretty sure that the only thing you need from that would be the latest PC drivers and latest ADB.
[G2 Android Development] marshygeek:
Done. Thanks. One last question. It will install TWRP right? I personally prefer Philz. Can i backup using TWRP then restore it through Philz?
[G2 Android Development] PeartFan40:
I'd love to know how to downgrade from kit Kat to jelly bean. D800 here, rooted and on kk. Thank you.
[G2 Android Development] Dene_Bluesman:
no need, try this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
[G2 Android Development] jonstrong:
Philz always used to handle both CWM and TWRP formats, and I believe in theory it does here as well, BUT if I'm not mistaken there may have been issues with it trying to restore a TWRP backup on the G2; I could be completely wrong though - if someone knowledgeable can clear this up please jump in. I haven't experimented with it on this phone yet, so my knowledge on this is scant.
[G2 Android Development] JDog2pt0:
Wrong thread. Please delete
[G2 Android Development] dark sorrow:
Error resolved *
[G2 Android Development] Titchener17:
Not sure which one, but I think one of the versions would only work with md5 verification - maybe that's what u r thinking about?
[G2 Android Development] adr83:
I lost recovery and su after flashing in malladus 2.0 4.4.2 but still have root. I can't use flashify to flash recovery as I get a pop up stating that there is no su or binaries. Do I just 're root using vs 25 of this tool?
[G2 Android Development] TheCoutures:
Delete
[G2 Android Development] fjgotgame24:
Ok so I just bought this phone last night and am looking to root it. My current software version is vs98012b. Will the root method mentioned in op work for this? Its been a while since I rooted one of my phones so going to need a little help
[G2 Android Development] greyhd:
Yes, use IOroot25 and it will work. If you decide to go and install recovery, make sure the files are 12B friendly.
[G2 Android Development] fjgotgame24:
thanks. recovery is only for when you want to install custom rom right?

edit: lol that was a pretty easy root. Thanks guys, now to decide if I want a rom...hmmm
[G2 Android Development] greyhd:
Yes, if you install the recovery you can run custom roms. I recommend if you do install a recovery, do it through ADB(safer).
[G2 Android Development] iamtha1:
Thinkin about picking up att lg g2 does ioroot 25 still work if its on 4.4.2? Thanks
[G2 Android Development] Titchener17:
Yes it does still work there is a kit Kat folder
[G2 Android Development] manu4204:
what about unlocking the boot loader?

sorry but couldnt find it anywhere
[G2 Android Development] robogo1982:
Cannot be unlocked. Only bypassed.
[G2 Android Development] manu4204:
Thanks and is there root and recovery for 4.4.2 d802??
[G2 Android Development] iamtha1:
With that autorec app right?