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[G2 Android Development] android404:
You don't need the suute. Somewhen during the process the phone asked me if it should install the suite (i don't remember the exact text), i answered no and the rooting process continued.
[G2 Android Development] Filgaliel:
Thanks. Yeah I just tried without installing it and it worked perfectly. Easiest root ever.

Thank you.
[G2 Android Development] chronicfathead:
Can anyone point out where it says you will lose your warranty after rooting. The only bit I can see is if you install a different OS:

If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer

it may cause your phone to malfunction. In addition, your phone will no longer

be covered by the warranty.

So if I root, I'm not installing another OS, so I shouldn't invalidate my warranty? I can't see anything in the LG G2 D802 manual that mentions rooting invalidating the warranty.
[G2 Android Development] Sudbury78:
I'm having a lot of anxiety with wanting to root this. I had a note 2 which a kind sole on AC forums remotely connected to my computer and unlocked and rooted my phone. I now have an imac and he is nowhere to be found. The thought of trying to root this is scaring me. The directions and video are with a PC which seem relatively easy. I could probably find someones pc to use. Has anyone seen a mac version with video? I'm way better visually. Sorry for the whine and yes there is cheese with it. haha
[G2 Android Development] Filgaliel:
I would play it safe and find a pc.
[G2 Android Development] Sudbury78:
was thinking that!
[G2 Android Development] same240:
I saw in the 1st thread that now can root the F320K, anyone tried and confirm?

Appreciate and thanks.
[G2 Android Development] P1 Wookie:
Just used this on my AT&T phone. Worked flawlessly. Thanks!
[G2 Android Development] das7771:
Just bought my G2 a couple of hours ago. Rooted with no problem,then just got a notice that there was a new OTA update. So I ran the update just t see what would happen and the phone update successfully while keeping root. Which is freaking awesome cause that doesn't usually happen with Moto and Sammy phones. Thanks to the OP for this.
[G2 Android Development] Dovern:
Hi

Can i root my Korean version LG G2 F320S with this method?
[G2 Android Development] antawnm26:
Why is it asking if I want to 'trip rootchecker'?

LG's phones come with some software loaded that detects the presence of root on a phone, and invalidates your warranty.

Rooting the phone, by nature, voids your warranty. You can put your phone in a special mode where ADB shell has root permissions, however your phone is not technically 'rooted' by app standards.

You will not be able to use 'root required' apps on your phone if you do not let the root script install Superuser.

Can this be reverted once you go back to stock
[G2 Android Development] ghodzilla5150:
I just bought my Verizon LG G2 a few hours ago and I have 1oroot10 and it will not Root:( I open up the Batch file and press enter and it just scrolls real fast and closes. I ran adb devices and it sees my device and gives me my phones Serial Number. I wonder if this phone was already updated. I ran Factory Reset and that did not help as well. Here is what I have:

Android Version 4.2.2

Baseband Version:VS98011A-M8974A-AAAANAZM-1.0.91007

Kernel Version:3.4.0-perf-g7c2d0a2lge@android-build

Build Number:JDQ39B

Software Version:VS98011A

This SUCKS.

Please Help
[G2 Android Development] rynosaur:
For my Verizon G2 just now, rooting involved putting the phone in "modem" mode and NOT ethernet mode.

thanks, Devs/LG/ESPECIALLY VERIZON!!
[G2 Android Development] fanghan:
is the link down for everyone or just me?
[G2 Android Development] gotwillk:
really? i put it on ethernet mode with no probs.

on an unrelated noted, does anyone else get a notification saying "connected as an installer" when you plug in the usb? and then in windows explorer, the phone shows up as a cd drive with install files to install the vz software and lg drivers. if i wait a few seconds, the connection mode will automatically change to whatever i originally set it to, in my case MTP.
[G2 Android Development] dreadnatty08:
Same exact situation here. Tried two different PCs, different cables, rebooted everything and no luck. Bummer.
[G2 Android Development] Sudbury78:
say it isnt so... the VZW can't be rooted now? :(
[G2 Android Development] Dearborn1977:
I just rooted my VZW G2 last night. Just had to make sure I had the verizon specific drivers installed on my computer and it worked like a charm. Superuser wasn't working though, so I installed SuperSU from Play and everything is working great now. I am on the OTA, VS98011A. Thanks OP!!
[G2 Android Development] NOUFELP:
Pretty simple and cool way of rooting, though the numbered steps make it look the other way. Worked like a charm :) great job!
[G2 Android Development] ghodzilla5150:
Where did you get the Verizon Specific drivers from?
[G2 Android Development] Tdeljr:
Thank you so much for this! I am now rooted with custom recovery. Excited about the possibilities with this phone
[G2 Android Development] Ajoli:
Thank you so much for this!

Root went flawless, best method I've encountered so far. :)
[G2 Android Development] Rayan:
Worked flawlessly on my T-Mobile branded but SIM unlocked G2!

Thanks!
[G2 Android Development] sprint_dobbs:
Any WIP for the sprint version?
[G2 Android Development] ghodzilla5150:
I downloaded the Verizon drivers with no luck. Still can't Root my phone
[G2 Android Development] samusalo:
Worked great, thanks!
[G2 Android Development] micshang:
Hi, hope i can get some help here regarding this root for G2.

I have extracted the zip file and connected my phone to my pc, USB connected (LG Software) n USB debugging connected, When i clicked on the root.bat file, there's a commd prompt window pop up, press any key to continue, i pressed and nothing happens.

My software is D80210B.

Can any kind soul please advise me on the above?

Many thanks in advance..
[G2 Android Development] Dovern:
Can i root G2 F320S (korean version) with this method?

Thanks!
[G2 Android Development] gentleman559:
This should work. It worked like a charm on my Verizon one. Just did it 10 min ago and was on the same build as you are. Was having the same problem but this solved it. Hit the thanks if it helped.

http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-...izon-AT-T-T-Mobile-and-Korean-markets_id47450
[G2 Android Development] Sudbury78:
im getting BIT ANNOYED. I am doing everything these instructions say but my computer wont acknowledge my phone when i do adb devices or when clicking the root icon. It says looking for devices.... I even downloaded the drivers. Is my phone non routable???

EDIT: Got it to work!!!
[G2 Android Development] ericdabbs:
Will this method work with the Sprint G2 version?
[G2 Android Development] martindar:
uk d802

thanks to all involved,UK d802 rooted,twrp'ed running great cant say thanks enough for all the hard work :good:

edit thought i'd posted separately but seem to have bumped into ericdabbs !! sorry was meant to be a separate post but don't know what happened
[G2 Android Development] Ramdanih:
Working fine on lg G2 D802
[G2 Android Development] dispozable:
For all those having problems try this:

-Make sure you have the Android SDK installed. When you are installing make sure you are installing packages and setting up for 4.2 (it is not marked by default)

-Install Java (also needed for the SDK if I remember correctly)

-Do not run as administrator, mine would load up for a second, then close.

-Uninstall previous Android drivers (I did with USBDeview, I found good reviews of it on XDA and you can find it on Cnet)

If you still have issues you can download the LG Verizon specific drivers and try it again. These above steps where what I had to do to install. I hope this helps!
[G2 Android Development] same240:
Hi Guys,

For those are F320 (Korean Set), maybe can get some info how to root here:

http://optimusforums.com/threads/g2-custom-roms-how-to-root-install-custom-g2-roms-on-f320-g2.9049/

I just found it last night, and hope if anyone tested it and share it out.

Appreciate and thanks.
[G2 Android Development] NetSkipper:
I've followed the instructions for my D802.

It rooted successfully, but the binaries for superuser had failed to update.

So I've downloaded SuperSU from market, it suggested to uninstall superuser.

Now I have SuperSU and all works fine.

Thanks!
[G2 Android Development] TallCan211:
This happened to me at first too when I was trying to open the root.bat file as "run as administrator".

I also noticed that I had to click on "USB Connected" in my notifications and select Internet Connection -> Ethernet even though it was already set as that. Then the little USB tick icon appeared up in my notification bar. Once that was there, I double clicked on root.bat and everything was fine.

Hope this helps.

---------- Post added at 08:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:58 PM ----------

See my last post. This was happening to me too. Go back into your phone and reselect the USB - Ethernet option.
[G2 Android Development] micshang:
Thank you for your advise. But i don't see any Ethernet option. Under the, Select USB connection method, i see the followings,

Charge Phone

Media Sync (MTP)

Tethering

LG Software

Send images (PTP)

May i know where can i select this option?

Many thanks in advance
[G2 Android Development] TallCan211:
I'm on Verizon's model, that may be why mine is different. "Internet Connection" is one of the options.
[G2 Android Development] micshang:
I can't find this "internet connection" in my phone. Where can i find this option?

Do i need to download any file?
[G2 Android Development] wight6:
LG G2 on Verizon - No Joy

My prior phone is a Verizon Galaxy Nexus. Rooted running Cyanogenmod rom. I have really enjoyed that phone, but I stepped up to the LG G2 and am very impressed with the speed and clarity. This is a wonderful phone.

I have two desktop computers. One is Windows 7 and the other is Windows XP. I cannot perform the root procedure from either one of my Windows machines. The video says the problem is probably drivers, but after an exhaustive search I cannot source the proper drivers. It appears others on this forum have found them or discovered the secret.

If someone could be specific about how to find, load and operate these drivers I and possibly others would appreciate it.

This is a great forum.

Thanks,
[G2 Android Development] Flip35:
Hey guys just bought my LG-G2 today and I'll be rooting when I get home. I am still running VS980 however I see in op that there is a method for the oat but I'm just so used to following our own rules of never take any update. Is it save to take the update and ill be fine rooting or should I just root and stay that way? I have rooted phones before and never take updates but whatever Rom developers put out. Thank
[G2 Android Development] evolishesh:
In having the worse luck installing the adb drivers on Windows Vista or 7.. Any ideas?
[G2 Android Development] moonjak:
Works like a Charm! Thanks!
[G2 Android Development] juniecho:
security flag files and their contents for lg devices?

Hi thecubed,

Sorry for asking here, but...

As you might be already aware of, recently LG started changing those 'security flag' files for various devices.

I personally make root tools for LG phones in Korean market, and my tools currently support LTE2, VU2, G, GPRO, and GK.

I really wish to add newly released G2 and VU3, and LTE3 model to my supported devices list, but as I stated above LG is constantly changing the security flags. So I am quite stuck right now. In other words it's like LG screws everyone by just changing some codes and we are barely following it.

Is there a way to find, or reverse-engineer something to figure out the matching filename and contents of the security flag for devices?

If you know anything about it I will be very, very grateful if you could share some knowledge.

Thank you.
[G2 Android Development] anshkhanna:
i have the same issue. how did u get it to work?
[G2 Android Development] Sudbury78:
Based on memory I changed the port of the pc to the front when I was using the back and magically it worked. I already changed phones otherwise I would re try. Good luck
[G2 Android Development] martindar:
hi did u swop your g2 for a note 3 and why?
[G2 Android Development] Sudbury78:
Yes I did. I came from the note 2 and loved the g2. But my heart was always with the note 3 and was hoping it would be rooted and it was. I will say in the 36 hours of ownership the battery seems better on the LG. I love how light the note is and I actually enjoy touch wiz.
[G2 Android Development] Flip35:
I just came off my gs4, i gotta say first time with an LG phone and im pretty impress. Im loving this phone
[G2 Android Development] Hatman41:
Question about the Root Flag

I cannot seem to find out the answer to this. If I root, is the rooting status is a permanent indicator that will show as "rooted" forever after a phone is rooted, even if it is later unrooted, or if there's simply a check for root privileges on boot.?
[G2 Android Development] jasonsf:
If you reimage the phone with the stock image the root flag is reset. I don't think there is any way other than reimaging the phone, though, so it is a clean wipe. Can't retain data.
[G2 Android Development] Hatman41:
Thanks that is what I wanted to know.
[G2 Android Development] 20degrees:
Is there a link for that? :good:
[G2 Android Development] Flip35:
Just finish rooting my verizon LG-G2 no issues, thank
[G2 Android Development] jasonsf:
Verizon Only: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2448960

All: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
[G2 Android Development] ghodzilla5150:
I finally figured out why I could not root. The USB port I was using was bad. I switched to another USB port and Bingo it's Rooted:p
[G2 Android Development] Flip35:
Lol man i had the same issue, i thought i was doing something wrong so for the heck of it i checked other ports and sure enough. I also noticed after checking the ethernet check under the pc settings i had to check it again and it work
[G2 Android Development] stafly17:
Sprint version!!!! Help!

If i have the Sprint Version, what would i need to do/provide to get it rooted?

i presume that noone has it yet... but is anyone able to walk me thru or help me achieve root?

PM or hangout: ch3atc0d3@gmail.com
[G2 Android Development] wight6:
My Solution VZW LG G2

Wouldn't work on Windows 7. Wouldn't work on Windows 8. I drug out my 13 year old XP laptop and it worked perfectly. I'm now rooted. Thanks everyone for your suggestions and help.
[G2 Android Development] Flip35:
I have the verizon version but is not that hard, i believe the sprint version uses same method. After u download the zip fr the op extracted it and just run the file, it does everything for u. The if u want a recovery i recommend using flashify, it was easy
[G2 Android Development] stafly17:
I have the sprint system dump

I have finally uploaded the system dump to my dropbox.

can anyone get me ROOT????

PLEEEEEEEASE!
[G2 Android Development] Flip35:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2448887
[G2 Android Development] stafly17:
i have tried this method. I am posting on the same thread you just sent me...

it pushes superuser to my phone but doesn't root my phone. It says:

Press any key to continue . . .

looking for device...

Determining carrier...

No matching phone found. Got SPR from ADB.

press any key to continue . . .

Found ATT, TMO, SKT, or D802 phone!

pushing g2_security...

23kb/s (288 bytes in 0.012s)

******************************************************************

now, please unplug usb, go to developer options and

disable USB debugging and re-enable it.

Once you've done that, re-plug your your usb...

******************************************************************

press any key to continue . . .

mounting system RW and pushing SU, then remounting system RO again mount: operation not permitted

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

Unable to chown /system/xbin/su: no such file or directory

Unable to chmod /system/xbin/su: no such file or directory

mount: operation not permitted

Installing superuser

352 KB/s (1468798 bytes in 4.073s)

pkg: /data/local/tmp/superuser.apk

failure [install_failed_already_exists]

****************************************

DONE

****************************************

please check the above for any errors and let me know if you run into any issues

.

Enjoy your phone!

press any key to continue . . .

so... idk what i am doing wrong.... i even uninstalled/reinstalled drivers

so.... idk... lol
[G2 Android Development] DRUMSBH:
I just pre-ordered my G2 from Sprint. Following your progress closely. Thank you.
[G2 Android Development] stafly17:
Right on!!! Im desperately trying to find a way to get this working.....

hopefully this talented dev group can whip this out easily....

CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[G2 Android Development] Dovern:
Hi

May i ask is it any root method working for F320S version?

your reply is appreciated. thanks!
[G2 Android Development] Uqbar:
USB Drivers

The main post says:

.

But where are they?

They are on LGE.COM, LG official website at this page.

I think those could be Italian so maybe you need to browse Support-->Downloads and Manuals-->Telephony-->Smartphones-->Andoid Smartphones-->LG G2-->Software Updates-->Windows Usb Drivers.

Currently I can download an iinstaller called "LGUnitedMobileDriver_S50MAN310AP22_ML_WHQL_Ver_3.10.1.exe" file name could vary with country and versioning.
[G2 Android Development] darabo:
I wonder if there is a dev close to your area who can access your phone and find a way to root it. Haha.
[G2 Android Development] monyozt:
does this method work on F320L? (korean variant)
[G2 Android Development] DroidFamily:
I can't get the file to detect my phone I've tried two different computers. I've installed the drivers and everything. I have a Verizon G2 please help
[G2 Android Development] jamescarter37:
hey can you add windmobile support?

i ran "adb shell getprop ro.build.target_operator " command and got "VTR". Which seems a bit strange because im guessing VTR stands for Videotron which is another canadian carrier. I guess they use the exact same device.
[G2 Android Development] samlikely:
+1

I tried to use ioroot V10 from the first post. The Wind Mobile G2 is a D801 like the T-Mobile variant so I thought it might work, but I get the same error as below:
[G2 Android Development] eitama:
So today I took the plunge and use IORoot on my D802 32GB.

I worked on first try, the only problem I seem to have is that all apps have root without the need for superuser prompt!

The superuser app list is empty, and the log is empty. I downloaded greenify/tb/root checker - all had root without me having to allow it.

So, I installed supersu from the play store, it removed superuser, and now everything is working as expected.

Why is the packaged superuser giving root without prompt? That's a serious hazzard.. :)
[G2 Android Development] dwelw:
Great job thanks!!!
[G2 Android Development] thecubed:
I'll be updating the OP shortly with a TMO version soon too

:D
[G2 Android Development] thecubed:
Done. TMO version up in OP.

:D
[G2 Android Development] drkow19:
Thanks for this, worked like a charm on Verizon version!
[G2 Android Development] timsterzzz:
Easy breezy, thx!!!
[G2 Android Development] wolfgart:
i've F320K model . Just rooted with chinese exploit and removed with normal supreuser....

In your opinion your , Is your root fine for F320 series ?
[G2 Android Development] jspradling7:
I like that you used that word "yet". :D

I might slip you a 10 spot to hurry you along a little. : )
[G2 Android Development] lathode:
Does doing a factory reset obtain the same rsults or are there modified files still left on the phone?
[G2 Android Development] friguy3:
A factory reset only deletes all your data and apps afaik, you need to flash back to stock for the "full" effect.
[G2 Android Development] EVOme:
A new method already. Luckily the Chinese method wasn't complicated.
[G2 Android Development] drkow19:
There were issues found with the Chinese method, some type of spyware I believe. This root method has no such issues!
[G2 Android Development] chrisexv6:
If I choose to use just the rooted adbd, can OTA RootKeeper still be installed to ensure root survives an accidental OTA?
[G2 Android Development] EVOme:
Where did you see this?
[G2 Android Development] NateK:
The OP had previously mentioned this in the original root thread: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=45668108&postcount=452
[G2 Android Development] EVOme:
MotherFr! Do you know if reverting back to stop wipes data?
[G2 Android Development] r3zon8:
which are the proper ADB drivers to install before running the root? LG VZW_United_WHQL_v2.11.1?
[G2 Android Development] iowabowtech:
Thanks IOM. Super simple, worked like a champ. :good:
[G2 Android Development] dmbfan13:
Any reason I wouldn't be able to update superuser? I go to the binary updater and it says I have version 1.15 and the latest is 3.1.1. It seems to go through all the steps until it tries to make sure the new su works, and fails. Anyone else try it? Root seems to be working just fine however.
[G2 Android Development] Bxrider117:
Thank you for this. No I can not wait for an unlocked bootloader and custom roms.

Just having this is a step in the right direction.
[G2 Android Development] TruEastSydeBoi:
I'm pretty experienced at rooting devices, but for some reason I can not get this to continue with the root process. I have installed the LG drivers from the site, adb universal drivers, and i have sdk android downloaded. When i can get the root.bat to respond at all, this is all it does: *see attached photo*

I'm thinking it could be a driver issue, but I've tried the process on two different computers now.

When you connect the phone to the computer, what connection mode do you choose? I've been selecting MTP mode and charging mode. Neither are working except MTP mode gets me that far in the photo and then it stays there doing nothing.

If anyone has some clearer steps and tips, I'd appreciate it. Again I've never had troubles before doing this.
[G2 Android Development] chrisexv6:
Mine did this. I installed SuperSU from the Play Store, and when it went to install it asked to uninstall existing Superuser which I allowed.

Root is still intact, etc. And after putting 4.3 on my Gnex it seemed SuperSU was a more stable SU anyway.
[G2 Android Development] eadred:
Alright guys I almost got it. adb devices shows me my device. Then I run root.bat, but when I am asked to hit the key and do so, the window closes immediately. What's wrong? Thanks for the reply!
[G2 Android Development] eadred:
I thought I remember reading somewhere that it should not be done as administrator... What does this mean? I have tried to run the bat from the guest accound from my windows xp. But it did not help. I am on windows xp btw. Thank for the rapid help, I am soooo stuck!
[G2 Android Development] DRUMSBH:
I haven't read anything on it yet as I'm waiting for the Sprint root. But run as administrator means right click in the bat file and selecting run as admin.
[G2 Android Development] eadred:
I believe it should indeed NOT be run as a administrator. How do I do that?

Edit: I created a second profile on xp with limited privileges, but it didn't work either, the root bat closes as soon as I hit a key. :(
[G2 Android Development] cesar33:
Linux for ADB simplicity

I like it when I have to option to use my Linux box for ADB to my phones. I had problems getting ADB to work on my 64bit system and ended up getting impatient and used my win7 laptop. I prefer to use my desktop computers since they are all running a 64 bit distro. I'm hoping enough interest in Linux for Android Dev continues. It would be great to have full open source support for Android devices. Thanks Deduction for reminding everyone Linux is out there and makes life easier.
[G2 Android Development] stafly17:
Any progress on rooting the sprint version yet

THE SPRINT LG G2
[G2 Android Development] ericdabbs:
I am curious about this. Any progress on incorporating the Sprint version into this root method?