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[G2 Android Development] Xerses_frm_HoFo:
Hello to everyone and thank you for the information on the G2. I have a Canadian Videotron LG G2 D801 with stock 4.4.2 updated via LG PC Suite a while ago. Software version D801V20e.

I have read pretty much the entire 197 pages, I have never rooted, but finally decided I wanted to remove some of the crap installed by the carrier. I used TowelRoot by downloading it from the linked page that I found somewhere in here. I installed and ran it with no issues. I installed Root Checker Basic and it says that the device has root access. Based on a suggestion on one of the posts not far back from this one I installed SuperSU from Chainfire by getting it from the Play Store and installing it using the "Normal" option I was given the first time I ran the app. It said it installed properly and that I should reboot so I did.

Just to clarify, I am technically inclined and in the tech industry, but I am a complete noob when it comes to rooting, so my questions are...

1)	Now that the phone is rooted and I have SuperSU to protect my phone from any app, I know the root counter has been tripped, but I don’t care since my warranty is pretty much up. If I reset my phone to factory default via the settings menu I am guessing that it removes root, but does it restore my superuser files to default? Should I use the uninstall option from in SuperSU before factory default?

2)	I don’t quite get the TWRP, side loading and other stuff mentioned in this thread, are they required if I only want root access to backup my phone and uninstall some carrier junk?

3)	Now that I have root access, I want to uninstall Life Square, Videotron Portal, ZIK, LG Home, LG Home Theme and some other stuff that is running. Can someone point me to a thread that tells you how? When I go to the apps list these apps only have a disable button, or the uninstall button is greyed out.

4)	Is there something else I should know now that my phone is rooted with SuperSU installed?

Thank you in advance!
[G2 Android Development] schlager P.:
1) root counter? didn't even know that existed, thought if you went back to stock it's rooted again, no way to see it wás rooted, oh well keep my fingers crossed I never have to deal with warranty. Dunno about backing up SU (what's the point, it only pops up once when you run an app)

2)I use nandroid manager, it backs up all, backing up doesn't have anything to do with recovery (TWRP) afaik

3) in system/app and system/priv-app you'll find 'em, but make sure BEFORE you uninstall home installl a third party launcher like Apex, without a launcher your device gets useless

4)ust ask, and maybe I or anyone else in here can help
[G2 Android Development] Xerses_frm_HoFo:
I have read so many threads about rooting the G2 I am not sure where I saw it, but it was in an XDA G2 related thread. It seems LG has included a root counter. Even though I have had many Android phones since the Gingerbread release I have never rooted because I was "scared" to ruin the phone or have a warranty issue. Today I just want to have full control on the stuff in the phone and don't mind about the warranty since phones are so well made.

Regarding SU, the question was more... When I install SuperU does it overwrite system files, or does it get wiped when you factory default?

After posting I did a bit of Google and found a really good post that explains root and system access. I should have kept the link, it was not in this forum, but some other site like Yahoo answers. I never usually go there, but the Google caption was interesting and the related post was almost a full page "root explained for dummies" that every noob should read. I will try to find it and post the link somewhere in XDA if that is allowed. I now know that I should not remove any system files (A) until they are backed up externally and (B) if I don't know what it is, don't touch it. Seems like such a simple and obvious thing, but when you don't really know what root means, you just don't know. I was not aware that root gave access to the system (root) folder which is essentially the restore partition like a Windows PC restore partition except with the working files as well. Good thing I read before I tried anything stupid! :)

Does the Google Now Launcher count? That is what I am using instead of the default LG launcher. The only disappointing thing is that Knock Off is part of the LG launcher and does not work from the Google Now Launcher. I wonder if someone has pulled the feature out to be able to install it in another launcher.

Thank you. As I start to become more knowledgeable about root, more questions will arise. I will be sure to create a new post.

Thanks again!
[G2 Android Development] schlager P.:
Regarding SU, the question was more... When I install SuperU does it overwrite system files, or does it get wiped when you factory default?

no, afaik (been using a lot lately) it doesn't overwrite anything. I never performed a f.r, just went back to stock a couple of times, so wouldn't know.

I was not aware that root gave access to the system (root) folder which is essentially the restore partition like a Windows PC restore partition except with the working files as well. Good thing I read before I tried anything stupid! :)

:) that's what rooting means yeah:)

Does the Google Now Launcher count? That is what I am using instead of the default LG launcher. The only disappointing thing is that Knock Off is part of the LG launcher and does not work from the Google Now Launcher. I wonder if someone has pulled the feature out to be able to install it in another launcher.

Yes, it does, but to be sure can you change (somewhere in Settings) the default homescreen? If so, you can safely delete it.

Thank you. As I start to become more knowledgeable about root, more questions will arise. I will be sure to create a new post.

Undoubtedly, keep 'em coming :)

Thanks again
[G2 Android Development] Vagelis1608:
Can someone please make this work with the LG G2 Mini (D620r)?

If you need any files, just ask :)
[G2 Android Development] deathsquad737:
Ioroot25

WHATSAMATTA U ALUMNI
[G2 Android Development] Vagelis1608:
Thanks but I would like to know if it's possible to port the rooted shell file, thing.
[G2 Android Development] hanisod:
Hello fellas, new to LG rooting and all...

I have two question:

1- how do I check that the rooting process has worked?

2- if done... what's next? how can I install a recovery because honestly I don't see a super user app after the installation process :confused:

Edit : nevermind... I figured it out, now I have custom recovery...

THANKS FOR YOUR HARD WORK PEOPLE
[G2 Android Development] cherry676:
I tried this method on my LG D802 and it didn't root my phone. It failed at mounting system as read-write. Am I doing something wrong? I am on Kitkat 4.4.2.

Sent from my LG-D802

---------- Post added at 12:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:34 PM ----------

I tried towelroot and it worked for me.

Sent from my LG-D802
[G2 Android Development] Xerses_frm_HoFo:
I had no issues using TR and verified with Root Checker Basic. Is your phone stock? Had you tried to root it before with another method? Maybe that would cause your issue.

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[G2 Android Development] cherry676:
Yes, I am on stock. I tried with ioroot which didn't work. Then I tried TR. It worked. :)
[G2 Android Development] Xerses_frm_HoFo:
Glad to hear it worked with Towel Root! Enjoy the freedom of root!

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[G2 Android Development] cherry676:
Thanks man.. Waiting to go home so that I can flash xposed. ;)
[G2 Android Development] plefebvr:
Just wanted to report that I just successfully rooted my Telus D803 running KitKat 4.4.2 with no errors or glitches whatsoever. Checked root status with Root Checker Pro and all is fine. Thanks to the OP.
[G2 Android Development] MazdaGTI:
Is that possible that after rooting knock code don't work fine? After rooting and installing AutoRec, goes to sleep with 2 knock but don't wake.
[G2 Android Development] cherry676:
Dial this on your phone. 3845#*802#

Go to settings > update touch firmware. Wait for few seconds and exit. Knock on should work after this. I read this somewhere. Thanks to him.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] wilke41:
My i535 runs great on Slim Bean 4.3!!!!!!!! White knuckle, smooth as glass install. i just ordered my tmobile sim package, i perused the settings and everything looks like this thing is ready to go GSM. Later on VZW!! Contract is over and out.!! Woo Hoo! .....

Hold on a sec, something doesnt feel right... a bit too EASY to have unchained myself from this beast while it sleeps on my contract terms. Am i missing something? I assume i will have to do the APN settings manually, but beyond that are there any more VZW branded hoo-hah hoolah hoops to subvert? Am i celebrating too early?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sh500:
Hi,

Anyone know of hack/tweak to remove the POI limit in TTN5 (something like 38 i think). I understand that version 3 did not have this..

Thanks.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Echilon:
I haven't found one if there is one. It's annoying though, with all the speed camera categories, I hardly have enough room for anything else.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sh500:
How many speed camera categories are there?? I only have 3-4 I think.

This is probably the most important to me, then petrol stations and cash machines. But it would be nice to have everything on there.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fhblake04:
I am unable to add a remote via the regular setup, and when I try a manual setup I get a forceclose. Anyone successfully get their app working?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BaronInkjet:
I got mine working with Sony TV, no problem.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricardo_r21:
Got mine working with a vizio and with some other AC unit I have that has an IR remote.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fhblake04:
Man, my manufacture list is just blank when I click on it.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fhblake04:
I believe I figured it out. I disabled the apk Quickset SDK. The list came back once it was enabled. I shall confirm later when I get home from work.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] twemco:
I've got the same problem. Could you please tell me how to enable Quickset SDK? Thanks.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] duke69111:
I was able to setup my cable box from Cox, but I was unable to program my sound bar or my tv.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HelloDominick:
works on my LG, Vizio, Sanyo and VZ cable box.. easily.

Thing is to be close to the tv sensor when first setting up. then you can use the remote as far as possible.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mehdi Golzadeh:
Go to Setting/Apps/ALL

find quickset SDK and enable it
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nickyro23:
Anyone know of a solid universal remote app that would also include a program guide? Quick remote is good and all, but I'm disappointed in the quick remote app not including a program guide on LG, like HTC and Samsung did for their apps. Keep in mind, I don't own a smart tv, so Wi-Fi remote is out of the question, for now.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] H4CK3R.:
i was browsing aosp code review and i stumbled upon this.

https://android-review.googlesource.com/#/c/65600

Has grouper really been dropped from AOSP?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] faux123:
Looks like a mistake. Because tilapia is still there they are nearly identical
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] khaytsus:
Or there's no need for two separate ROMs anymore?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fhblake04:
So when when I'm looking at various threads, chrome constantly refreshes. Once I'm actually in a thread it behaves fine. Anyone else experience this?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IamPro:
Happened on my N7, I found changing the theme helped altho it was a pain doing so (kept refreshing)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cheami:
Yup. I just never touch the threads list. I look closely, precisely pinpoint my target link, and execute.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Walter21026:
Holy crap I thought I was the only one. Same thing happens on my nexus 10 and my fiances note 10.1 . its freaking annoying
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] in_dmand:
I had the same issue... Got it fixed though :) check it out
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fhblake04:
Phew lol glad its not only me. I'm not sure if its chromes fault as well. I've been to several other forums I used to frequent with my previous device and have no problems.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] in_dmand:
No, it's not just chrome... I checked out Firefox as well and was still having the issue
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Skywalker.00:
I'm running SlimBean 4.3 20130905, and I have to say it is absolutely amazing. Aside from the camera crashing I haven't a single issue with this build. It is PERFECT. I couldn't ask for better performance in a ROM.

With that being said, has anyone any information on a stable or current build release date, or is there one floating around the internet somewhere?

Possibly even a camera fix that I've missed?

I have scoured XDA, tore Google a new one and navigated the entire Slimbean website and Nada... :eek:

The galaxy blaze isn't listed under their supported devices so I'm left to assume it's a port.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers!! :D
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] xWolf13:
If your search through the Blaze dev forum you should be able to find a Slim 4.1.2 by zero75.. Its stable in my experience..

Sent from my 4.3-Powered Galaxy S Blaze
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Skywalker.00:
Thank you, sir. I did see that, but i was looking specifically for the 4.3 build. Really digging it, brudda.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Jserrano56:
Wait...... I've been here for on the blaze forums for a year and I've never seen it... Link please?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] boulos:
Unofficial 4.3

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=45166764&postcount=4

Slimbean by beastmode (3.1.00

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1966479&highlight=slimbean

Allstar present slimbean

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2298428&highlight=slimbean

Another slimbean

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2081381&highlight=slimbean

I think that's all of them. I was using Beastmode's version but stopped because bluetooth dialing was not working....
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Chitown021:
Does speaker calling work on the slim bean rom you're running? I'm using liquid smooth 4.3 and besides the other obvious problems like camera, I lose the Mic when I put a call on speaker. Or is this just a 4.3 wide problem?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Skywalker.00:
I actually found some current slimbean 4.3 builds last night in the off topic thread if you wanna search through it. They are for the i577 exhilierate though so you gotta do some tweaks to make it work properly.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Meticulus:
The link is http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2438192 :p
[Acer Iconia A500] TurnNBurn:
I have been trying with every guide and every video I've found to install a custom ROM (CM10 FLEX). Youtube videos generally tend to leave out the fact that you need to unlock the bootloader first. So I go to bootloader guides and follow those and nothing seems to work.

I have attempted to use Blackthunder's Manager and Flasher tools to get it working and something always hangs or gets stuck. With Blackthunder's app it was stuck at the "uploading image" phase. Same goes for AfterOTA.

I'm sorry I'm being vague, but it'll be hard for me to type out every scenario and every program I've tried since I literally just spent 3 evenings and about 6 hours trying with this. My google results are all red because I've looked at every thread already and every guide.

So I'd like some fresh advice and opinions. Where should I start? It's a rooted A500 running ICS (from the standadrd acer update) and is pretty much stock
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
If a500 manager hangs u will need to flash manually using nvflash.

Civato has a guide stickied in dev forum.

Basically download the v8 bootloader.zip file, extact it, put yr tab in apx mode and run the .bat file.

You will have the option to flash a custom recovery along with the v8. After the flash boot directly to cwm and flash yr rom! Done...
[Acer Iconia A500] TurnNBurn:
NVflash fails too. It gets stuck on:

Nvflash started

[resume mode]

and after 30 minutes....nothing.
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
And you're running the bat file from apx mode and yr tab is displaying

Acer iconia downloadmode??

The flash should takeno longer than 5mins total.

If its stalling here check apx device is showing in device manager or under safely remove

Hardware icon in the system tray. Do u have adb/fastboot installed. They come with

the android sdk or u can d/l them from the rootguide in my sig.

Do u see the system info window at all does it stall after/before this:
[Acer Iconia A500] TurnNBurn:
It was running in APX mode and the A500 was showing that it was in APX mode. How would you recommend I get into APX mode? I ask because I've seen various guides that have different ways. The only way I was able to get into APX mode was using Blackthunder's flashing tool and when the A500 was in APX mode I used the other tool (while abandoning blackthunder's tool) to try and flash it.
[Acer Iconia A500] TurnNBurn:
The device manager wasn't showing an APX device and neither was the "safely remove hardware" tool, but the tablet was still showing it was in APX mode.

I just now tried the "AfterOTA" tool and the tablet says it's in APX mode, but the tool has been stuck on "3/5 Flashing kernel" for about 5 minutes now.

While it was in APX mode again I tried starting the Blackthunder tool. After it failed to start the first process, I closed the command prompt window and it appeard to continue through the process. It got to the "Flashing Bootloader (EBT) stage one - formatting partition..." stage, and in the command prompt it said, "Formatting partition 4, please wait..." but after about 10 minutes....nothing.

Upon a reboot nothing has changed. My tablet isn't bricked and the SD card contents are fine. While it said it was formatting the partition and throughout this process I didn't see anything about "APX" devices in the "safely remove hardware" tool or in the device manager. Though I think I do require a reboot, as now my flash drives arent even showing up in the "remove hardware" tool.

I tried the blackthunder tool again, and I still don't see an APX device in "Device manager". Before it enters APX mode I see an ADB device. But when the blackthunder app says it's in APX mode (Acer screen is completely black) I don't see an APX device in device manager.

However, when I proceed to the next step using blackthunder's tool, I get a green "Acer" logo and in the upper left corner it says, "acer iconia apx mode." And this is where it gets stuck. The black command prompt says, "NVflash started [resume mode]" and the blackthunder program says, "flashing bootloader (EBT)- stage two - uploading image.

I do have the entire android SDK (latest as of 14 Sep 2013.) So I do have adb/fastboot.
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
K m8 - something is defo amiss -download babsector.rar in the root guide. This will reset yr partitions and flash bootloader and recovery. It will also detect and display any errors.

When u r having probs like yrs it is best to put ye tab inapx mode via the button combo and flash manually, pls post the output of commands....but I have to say its sounding suspiciously like yr memory chip is faulty...we will know for sure once you've run babsector!
[Acer Iconia A500] TurnNBurn:
I downloaded babsector, but it looks just like nvflash. Are they the same tool?

Also, I have never once gotten the tablet into APX mode using the manual method (power + reset button, right?). Every time I hold the power and reset button, wait for it to reboot (3 seconds) and release the buttons (power button first) it just powers up like normal.

-edit-

Also, I've been searching for a while now and I can't seem to find a guide showing how to use babsector. Do you have a link handy? What guides I did find said to run "A501 A.bat" first, and when I do that it asks for my SBK and then says "nvflash started. No usb devices found. Press any key to continue..."
[Acer Iconia A500] mouhii:
My question will sound odd, but from what I've read above, it looks like your computer doesn't see your tab in APX mode:

I remember mine seeing it when I was under APX mode, are you sure you have the right drivers installed ? I would not proceed any further until the comp sees the tab under APX.
[Acer Iconia A500] TurnNBurn:
yes, the proper drivers are installed. I believe the issue isn't related to the tablet, but something in windows (a service, maybe) that I disabled.

I got the tablet into APX mode using blackthund3rs A500 manager, ran babsector, and here's the output:

Nvflash started
rcm version 0X20001
System Information:
chip name: t20
chip id: 0x20 major: 1 minor: 4
chip sku: 0x8
chip uid: 0x037c620742bfa4d7
macrovision: disabled
hdcp: enabled
sbk burned: true
dk burned: true
boot device: emmc
operating mode: 4
device config strap: 0
device config fuse: 0
sdram config strap: 0

sending file: flash.bct
- 4080/4080 bytes sent
flash.bct sent successfully
odm data: 0xb00d8011
downloading bootloader -- load address: 0x108000 entry point: 0x108000
sending file: bootloader.bin
| 714409/714409 bytes sent
bootloader.bin sent successfully
waiting for bootloader to initialize
bootloader downloaded successfully
setting device: 2 3
creating partition: BCT
creating partition: PT
creating partition: APP
creating partition: EBT
creating partition: GP1
creating partition: SOS
creating partition: LNX
creating partition: CAC
creating partition: MSC
creating partition: FLX
creating partition: AKB
creating partition: UDA
creating partition: GPT
Formatting partition 2 BCT please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 3 PT please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 8 APP please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 4 EBT please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 5 GP1 please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 6 SOS please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 7 LNX please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 9 CAC please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 10 MSC please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 11 FLX please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 12 AKB please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 13 UDA please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 14 GPT please wait.. done!
done!
sending file: bootloader_v8_green.bin
| 1191932/1191932 bytes sent
bootloader_v8_green.bin sent successfully
sending file: recovery.img
/ 5242880/5242880 bytes sent
recovery.img sent successfully
Press any key to continue . . .

and now my tablet says, "entering acer download mode"

and "PASS" in big letters.

-edit-

upon rebooting the tablet it came up with a skrilax bootloader. I entered recovery mode since the primary and secondary kernels failed. I was able to follow the usual guides and install the ROM. However, now it wont boot. It just gets stuck at the bootloader since there's no valid kernel image. What now?

-edit-

Looks like it was messed up partitions. The fix was to put the tablet into APX mode, run babsector, and then proceed as normal.

I tried installing the ROM again and it worked fine this time. It's loading up now. But it's stuck on the "android" screen with the flashing animated "android" text. It's been doing this for about 5+ minutes now. How should I continue?

-edit-

I tried another ROM since I am able to get to the recovery console. I tried CM-10 unofficial (before it was CM-10 FLEX). I get the animated cyanogenmod loading screen and then nothing. It just sits here loading.
[Acer Iconia A500] mouhii:
Well from what I remember, when I encountered that kind of problem on my devices, I made a total wipe and reprocessed the installation.

Just to be sure I would under fastboot do:

fastboot erase userdata

fastboot reboot

then under recovery, wipe factory and format flexrom. then re install.

Hope this helps.