yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G2 Android Development] revan17:
Hey guys, new owner here. I'm gonna hold off with rooting till I have the phone for 7 days, so I'm just doing my research beforehand.

I'm confused over that part. So it means if I root once, my warranty is void? There's no way to "hide" root? Even if I flash a .kdz stock firmware? On my previous (Sony) phone you could just flash a stock FW and no traces of rooting would ever be found. Does it work the same here?
[G2 Android Development] bronto64:
Lg g2 d806?

Hi, i have an D806 model (Argentina), wich root and recovery process is safe to use in this device? Any suggestion on Roms?

Thanks.

Federico
[G2 Android Development] redduc900:
No, it doesn't mean your warranty is void, and there's no way to "hide" root. It will say Rooted in both "About phone" and in Download mode. If you were to flash the stock firmware (either a *.tot or *.kdz file), then the root status would change to Unrooted.
[G2 Android Development] xI mEzMeRiZe Ix:
Anyone tested this on the 12B update for Verizon?
[G2 Android Development] Kenepo:
Hi Everyone

I recently got my G2 and have been looking these last couple of days for a safe root. I tried the method suggested in this thread but didn't had much luck. I used the IORoot15 that [MENTION=2684188]autoprime[/MENTION] provided yesterday but it seems like my version, D80110a, isn't supported yet. Attached is a screen capture that has the message I got.

Anyways, since I got my phone recently it's probable that it's not supported yet but If there's any workaround for this I'll appreciate some help. If there's also anything I can help with or provide to make this version available let me know. This phone came out these last couple of months and my carrier is giving it away free with contracts so it will be a popular version here where I live.

BTW that's something I found a bit strange about the rooting batch. It says my phone is AT&T but it actually is Claro PR. So IDK, I'm looking forward to getting some help around here. Thanks in advance
[G2 Android Development] autoprime:
use the manual install method i've outlined in my post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869

for step 2 of the manual directions... its going to be trial and error because I'm not sure what your phone is expecting... I would start off with:

adb push g2_security /sdcard/g2_security

but as u can see there are lots of options. also if you can run the following two commands and tell me what the output is... that may help with ioroot detection:

adb shell getprop ro.build.target_operator

adb shell getprop ro.lge.swversion
[G2 Android Development] Kenepo:
Thanks for the quick reply. I kept searching around and found this post in a thread where there are some guys from my country and with the same phone and version. There's also someone suggesting to use VRoot a couple of post later. Which method from those two do you recommend?

I think that what the guy is saying there is what you just told me. Anyways I'll throw those two commands to see if I can help you guys porting the script for my carrier ;)

Edit: This (attachment) is what came up
[G2 Android Development] autoprime:
vroot is said to collect imei info.. tho things maybe have changed.

i prefer ioroot which is as clean as you can get.

but with those two commands alone that doesnt help me add support for your model... I'd still need to have you try the manual method i linked above... using the line i listed for your step #2 in the manual method.

If it works.. I'd need to know chich line you used in step 2 of the manual method.. as well as the output from:

adb shell getprop ro.build.target_operator

adb shell getprop ro.lge.swversion
[G2 Android Development] Kenepo:
Got it, this is how it went down (RootLGG2). Hope this helps :laugh:

I attached the adb shell "getprop ro.build.target_operator" and "adb shell getprop ro.lge.swversion" in my earlier comment but anyways here it is again (Capture2)

Edit: I have one big question now. As you can see I rooted my phone by using the Telus/Rogers/Bell directions (ytiruces_1a_d803...) which are all D803 when my phone is actually D801. So if I want to flash something like a custom ROM, recovery, kernel etc. Which versions should I look for?
[G2 Android Development] simon_lefisch:
for those looking to root the VZW G2 with the 12B build, i can confirm ioroot15 works. there is no need to temp unroot with voodoo.
[G2 Android Development] leemsami:
I see ioroot10 but I don't see ioroot15
[G2 Android Development] triskropf97:
How is the loki fix coming along?
[G2 Android Development] simon_lefisch:
Here you go

http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/LG_G2/ioroot15.zip
[G2 Android Development] leemsami:
thanks
[G2 Android Development] fkfs9:
i have a d802 and its weird.. when i click on root.bat, it just shows looking for device. I have android sdk and java installed but it is not working.

I tried on many usb ports, on some, it shows daemon running but nothing happened.

any idea how to get this to work?
[G2 Android Development] xI mEzMeRiZe Ix:
Is there anything special I need to do when installing a recovery after I'm rooted? Used to Nexus devices so I have no clue what this loki stuff is.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[G2 Android Development] Kenepo:
I had the same issue the first time I connected it via USB and it was because I selected "transfer files" instead of "charging" so make sure you are connecting it using the charging option.
[G2 Android Development] superbg:
unroot

Did anybody successfully unroot his G2, and after that the "ROOT" tag was removed in download mode?
[G2 Android Development] ColdCandor:
Works like a charm! Thanks so much for this.
[G2 Android Development] Generalgr147:
Thank you times a million! I just could not get root to work, but this finally got through for me.

Sprint -- G2
[G2 Android Development] fkfs9:
i did as u mentioned. Put it into charging mode but it showed the same thing. This is weird because the previous g2 i have didnt have this problem.
[G2 Android Development] loadaverage:
thank you for the working root.

i have a D802 from hong kong: D80210c-HKG-XX

(first OTA update applied before root).

i used linux mint and used root.bat for instructions,

but needed a slight variation:

1. enable usb debug, plugin phone

2. select "LG software" mode (charging, tethering did not work)

3. accept security popup on phone

4. replug phone, disable/enable usb debugging

5. install only su

6. install supersu from play store, update su using normal mode
[G2 Android Development] TabletConnect:
I had trouble with my Windows 7 computer recognizing my LG G2 VZW although I downloaded the universal LG drivers.

The key with VZW is that you must download their drivers. Go to:

http://www.lg.com/us/support

Look for VS980 or whichever carrier you use.

If drivers were installed initially when you first install it, you may need to uninstall those.

---------- Post added at 03:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:07 PM ----------

I can also confirm that this works on the new OTA 12B VZW. Root successful.

Added TWRP through Freegee. Easy!
[G2 Android Development] Howie Dub:
I had rooted, then bricked my phone, used the LG Mobile Launcher to unbrick and it says unrooted in download mode on my phone. I have the d801 T-Mobile G2.
[G2 Android Development] AL_IRAQI:
New ioroot 16

here
[G2 Android Development] DarkMD:
how to get this working on ubuntu?
[G2 Android Development] loadaverage:
see my post #907. you must have the android sdk installed for adb.
[G2 Android Development] superbg:
Can I use this to root D80210e-EUR-XX? I updated it from D80210a-EUR-XX.
[G2 Android Development] sheky:
I'm having trouble rooting my VZW G2. It recognizes the device when USB debugging is enabled in ethernet mode, but when it comes time to unplug the device and turn off debugging and plug it back in it gets stuck on "waiting for device...". Anyone know a fix? I'm pretty sure it will work if I dont unplug, are there big downsides? Thanks!
[G2 Android Development] andydumi:
Worked wonders thank you bunches. Verizon A11 version.

Now to find some stuff for the shiny newly rooted G2.
[G2 Android Development] iall5tar:
Hiho! I've just tried this tuto but fail with Mac. Any idea? maybe the carrier from the device its not supported? btw its Vodafone.

Cheers!
[G2 Android Development] devouredsouls:
I started doing this on my VS980 and after unplugging it and plugging it back in it would not continue. I was hoping to use GMD Auto Hide for the soft keys. Now when I plug the device in it won't even detect the device. Any ideas?
[G2 Android Development] meccanikal:
when you unplug the phone, you have to turn off usb debugging then turn it back on before plugging it back in
[G2 Android Development] devouredsouls:
I did this to no avail. Now when i try to restart the process it wont even tell me the phones connected
[G2 Android Development] gladden237:
aa

---------- Post added 1st January 2014 at 12:08 AM ---------- Previous post was 31st December 2013 at 11:43 PM ----------

Could you please tell us what version of ioroot you used? also Im guessing the drivers were the 2.11.1 version?
[G2 Android Development] tmanschuette:
Hey guys, New to the G2. I want to root my VZW variant, but I was wondering if it's possible to reset the root counter if I go back to stock for warranty replacements? I only ask because many last phone had 4 replacements before I got a good one (all hardware problems not related to rooting).
[G2 Android Development] _Infamous_:
Yeah restoring back to stock will remove the flash counter count
[G2 Android Development] tmanschuette:
Awesome, thanks! The G2 I got off of eBay had hardware defects, so I have to wait another two weeks to try it...
[G2 Android Development] dhonzik:
Doesnt work on the new firmware D80110g for the T-Mobile LG G2 phone
[G2 Android Development] :
root-windows.bat, root-linux,sh, and root-mac.sh have been modified by me to support T-Mobile's OTA (D80110g), I've also included ytiruces_1a_tmo in the zip. D80110g users should be able to download ioroot16.zip and update the contents with what's included in (ioroot_update.zip). OP please review and include these changes in the next ioroot update! Thanks!

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1364542/ioroot_update.zip
[G2 Android Development] ceredics:
I figured out why it would hang at waiting for deivce, my g2 automatically went back to the mtp connection so when you plug it back in after the usb debug instructions, check and make sure its back on ethernet and itll follow through
[G2 Android Development] maverixz:
Forgive me good people, does this root work with the Sprint version of the LG G2? My friend is looking at getting one and she wants me to root it and get a Hotspot mod setup on it as well.
[G2 Android Development] gladden237:
How to root Verizon version?

I am on the latest verizon OTA.

Can anyone tell me how they successfully rooted theirs? like what drivers? and what version of ioroot? or any other special instructions?

Thank you so much... its appreciated..
[G2 Android Development] jesssiii:
Accidentally thanked you, lol. I got drivers from the OP of this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2448960

The OP of the thread we're in now is easy to follow. Way easier to root than return to stock. Have fun!

Verizon G2 VS980
[G2 Android Development] gladden237:
For anyone wondering, I was able to root the latest Verizon ota using the 2.11.1 drivers, as well as ioroot 16.

I'm just wondering if there is a safe way to get a recovery now?
[G2 Android Development] jesssiii:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2587296

Verizon G2 VS980
[G2 Android Development] MoNsTeReNeRgY22:
Do you mean ioroot 10? I am not seeing 16
[G2 Android Development] geosnipe:
post 910

Please see post 910 for 16 and post 869 for 15..
[G2 Android Development] andydumi:
So I rooted my VZW G2 with IOroot16 no problems. Thank you much. All root apps work fine.

But I am trying to adb push something, and no luck. When I try to mount or remount, I get a "operation not permitted error". Any suggestions?
[G2 Android Development] m4570d0n:
In Settings>Developer Options make sure you set the"Root access" option to "Apps and ADB." I believe by default it is set to "Apps only."
[G2 Android Development] osovic:
Cannot root my Verizon Lg G2

AT&T G2 (D800) - D80010d

Verizon G2 (VS980) - VS98010B (Shipping ROM)

Verizon G2 (VS980) - VS98011A (OTA)

T-Mobile G2 (Shipping ROM)

KT F320k (Shipping ROM)

Rogers D803 (Shipping ROM)

Bell D803 (Shipping ROM)

Telus D803 (Shipping ROM)

OPEN D802 (Shipping ROM)

Have you guys been able to find a work around for the verizon vs98012b yet? I updated last week and I don't know if you guys have caught wind of this update yet. If there is no workaround yet then is there a way to downgrade to a previous version easily?
[G2 Android Development] andydumi:
Huh, I don't see a "Root Access" option in Developer Options.
[G2 Android Development] siedkins:
Hi

I've just got a D802 and tried rooting using IORoot16.

The installation first time all went OK, then before launching SuperUser, I went and installed SuperSU as this is the programme I am more familiar with. I updated the binary via TWRP flashing, it removed SuperUser, and then went to launch Titanium BackUp, I enabled it's SU access via the Pop Up but TiBU still says came up with an error - that it couldn't obtain root privileges.

I then tried removing SuperSU (via it's Unroot functionality in the app), and reinstalling SuperUser via IORoot16. I've done that and now when I've gone to Info > SU Binary, it is still showing that the SuperSU binary is installed. I've tried running the updater and I've still not had any luck as it fails when "Making sure new su works".

Can anyone help?

EDIT

I've also just tried this manual method - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869

And it is still saying that I have SuperSU binary installed and fails when checking new SU works.
[G2 Android Development] _Infamous_:
Can you root g2 with kango root app. Its says g2 compatible but just wondering if any one has used this app thanks

http://www.droidviews.com/root-a-ra...just-one-click-with-this-universal-root-tool/
[G2 Android Development] cyberz:
Doesn't worked with Android 4.2.2 and still doesn't work with Kit Kat 4.4 F320K G2:

-----------------------

C:\Users\myself\ioroot16>adb shell "mount -o remount,rw /system"

mount: Operation not permitted

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I have not found any option in "developers option" for enable root access from USB/adb.

Regards
[G2 Android Development] bberryhill0:
At least two people have rooted 12b.

Swyped from my LG G2 VS980 using Tapatalk 4.4.0
[G2 Android Development] adam1741:
This worked great on my Bell D803 thank you very much. Was also super easy to do.
[G2 Android Development] siedkins:
Is there a fix? Can I flash an older version than 4.2.2, root then flash 4.2.2 stock over the top?
[G2 Android Development] superbg:
I guess there is no older version than 4.2.2 for G2. You could simply use ioroot16. Or you could search for a pre-rooted stock.
[G2 Android Development] siedkins:
Thanks for the reply, I did use ioroot16.
[G2 Android Development] :
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1364542/F320K.zip

Try pushing one of these files to your /sdcard instead. No batch script provided so just use the same commands that the original script used.. adb push g2_security_f320k to /sdcard/g2_security ... etc. Let me know if it works, doesn't, or if you have issues! Good luck.
[G2 Android Development] autoprime:
ioroot updated to v17 - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869

v17: added F320* 4.4 KitKat root. Added SuperSu.

v16: added TMO 10g root and "SCA" root(D802/D805)

v15: added ATT 10o root.

v12: added Verizon 12B root.

v11: added Sprint LS980 root.
[G2 Android Development] hydeah:
Thank you!

Will give me a reason to mess with my 10o.

Sent from my LG-D800
[G2 Android Development] bigsnack:
Anyone with Verizon G2 with 12b confirm version 17 is working for them? Thanks
[G2 Android Development] bberryhill0:
Yup. Just did it.

Swyped from my LG G2 VS980 using Tapatalk 4.4.0
[G2 Android Development] ceredics:
Just make sure you use a updated recovery or else you'll be stuck with a status 7 abortion when you attempt flashes.
[G2 Android Development] JISIK:
If i rooted my g2 through this tool , I can also unroot my g2 through this tool??
[G2 Android Development] superbg:
This tool is only for rooting. To unroot you have to go back to stock
[G2 Android Development] noduff:
The following post will bring you back to stock so that "ROOTED" does not show up (if you want warranty work done etc):

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
[G2 Android Development] Joeful:
I've done everything, but adb will not find my device. Installed latest Google and LG USB drivers. I've also got USB debugging enabled. I had the same problem with my LG Spectrum 2. Windows 8.1 only lists them as MTP devices. My phone will kick into debugging mode if I select to connect as an internet connection, though. Oddly enough. Also, it does not successfully root via the internet connection mode.

Update: Successful using manual root.
[G2 Android Development] nabril15:
I followed autoprime's easy steps to root my ATT G2, using iroot16.zip (this was last Friday), and everything appeared to run properly; I see superuser, and RootChecker confirmed that I am rooted.

Since that day, however, I notice that my GPS comes on at random times for no reason (phone call, browsing the internet, etc). I've checked all my settings, and I don't see any place where I could even enable the GPS (other than location). It's not a huge deal, but I don't want my GPS to come on for no reason, and it leads me to believe (though doubtful) that something I did during the rooting is turning it on, or that somethig in the root programming enables the GPS. Any thoughts?

Did anyone else get this behavior?

Thanks
[G2 Android Development] siedkins:
I've just tried manually installing ioroot17 (excluding the recovery sections as I already have TWRP installed), and run RootChecker:

It says:

Congrats - I have root access

Superuser application - is not installed (I guess this isn't checking for SuperSU application - because I did grant it access)

System file properties for root access:

/system/bin/su: No such file

/system/xbin/su: Setuid attribute present and root user ownership present. Root access is correctly configured for this file

/sbin/su: Permission denied

/system/xbin/sudo: No such file

Busy Box has been installed correctly

Busy Box is not sharing its version info or supported applets

However TitaniumBackup still doesn't work. TiBU says that it tried using the "/system/xbin/su" command and this is the command that seems to have the right attributes as per above?

EDIT

FIXED !!!!!

I used SuperSU's install to System functionality. Can I recommend that the ioroot script is updated to install to /System in the first place? It might just be a TiBu thing but hopefully this should help some other people.

:good::good::good::good::good:
[G2 Android Development] nabril15:
Okc - what does your reply mean? I'm having trouble quoting.

Dotnetguyaz - how do I disable what you state? And why did it start with the update? I know that with this phone's awesome battery having the gps on a few seconds here and there is not a big deal. But it's annoying to see it come on.
[G2 Android Development] Crossxcalibur:
Took a chance as it's scary as hell leaping into rooting a phone that can't have it's battery removed... Everything went okay. I got the driver's directly from LG, connected via internet connect/ethernet in usb debugging and installed TWRP via Freegee.
[G2 Android Development] cyberz:
ioroot17 worked fine with my F320K! Only says at the end: "cannot install superuser because it is already exist/installed" but I not have superuser.apk in /data/local/tmp/superuser.apk. Instead, I have a previously installation of SuperSU and it works fine now! :fingers-crossed:

Regards!
[G2 Android Development] superbg:
Btw, successfully rooted my D80210e
[G2 Android Development] T-Rrexx:
Rooted my D802 (10c) with no troubles :)
[G2 Android Development] devadip:
root f320k

After update to 4.4 my f320k

i can't root my phone.

Have someone the same problem?

thank
[G2 Android Development] sharkares:
can you please post the error message?

f320S rooted without an issue.
[G2 Android Development] devadip:
I have to try ioroot17... tonight

then i let you know if work fine....

thanks
[G2 Android Development] life:
used ioroot17 yesterday on my verizon LGG2 with the latest update (vs98012b) and worked.

had to enter the

8: adb push install-recovery.sh /system/etc/install-recovery.sh

twice, as i was getting an error when trying to do the

11: adb shell "chown 0.2000 /system/etc/install-recovery.sh;chmod 755 /system/etc/install-recovery.sh"

part. but after reentering the push command everything went smooth. thank you autoprime
[G2 Android Development] devadip:
everythings ok with the rooting :D:D:D

now i can install any recovery?

thanks autoprime :good::good:
[G2 Android Development] _Infamous_:
Yes any recovery but make sure its the latest one and I would choose twrp its more stable
[G2 Android Development] MightyT01:
I can confirm that I successfully rooted with ioroot17 on Verizon 12B for my new VZW LG G2. Worked like a charm. You guys rock!
[G2 Android Development] roydest:
How did you do that?

I always get this message:

"We don't have an unlock for this ATT OTA version yet.

Your phone is running D80210c ."
[G2 Android Development] _Infamous_:
Awesome work it was so easy on d800
[G2 Android Development] bberryhill0:
Did you go to post 869?

Swyped from my Verizon LG G2 using Tapatalk 4.4.1
[G2 Android Development] ahjee:
so i just got this phone a few hours ago, so far enjoying it. I used the link in the thread to download the IOroots and seen a link in that thread to download VZW Drivers but for somereason it doesnt seem to be working for me....anyone have any tips for me to get the drivers working. I found drivers for the verizon LG but i am not sure if its the latest firmware or if that even matters but when i check on ADB devices my phone doesnt show up
[G2 Android Development] life:
for me, when i plugged my phone into the pc, and set it to internet mode, they automatically installed.
[G2 Android Development] ndnesh:
Can confirm that this works on the Latest Indian ROM for the D802- D80210c.

Just got the update today via OTA. Updated. Was on stock recovery.

After that, i used ioroot17, and it said that superuser was already installed.

Rebooted, and tada! I have root again!

---------- Post added at 12:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:01 PM ----------

Can confirm that this works on the Latest Indian ROM for the D802- D80210c.

Just got the update today via OTA. Updated. Was on stock recovery.

After that, i used ioroot17, and it said that superuser was already installed.

Rebooted, and tada! I have root again!
[G2 Android Development] tokkong:
D80210f

Did not work for D80210f-SEA-XX, i took an OTA that says for apps update a few days ago...does this mean i need to go back to stock D802 rom(The process seems tedious based on instructions: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2432476) in order to root using IOroot? Wanna root, flash TWRP and go to custom roms....
[G2 Android Development] alexxutzu:
Hello.

Can someone tell me please if I made this Root (adb) on G2 European version can I recive 4.4 official update from LG?

Thank you!
[G2 Android Development] roydest:
No.

If I am right, I still have to wait until it (i used ioroot17) supports Vodafone, correct?
[G2 Android Development] r4Rok:
Hi, got my LG G2 (D802), I'm interested to root this new phone, as lots of my previous phone data require root. Can you share the steps to root and un-root G2 (802). And, also advise, how to get OTA's after the phone is rooted.

And, what happen, whe you un-root, does the phone says "unrooted" or "rooted"?
[G2 Android Development] ajaxchen:
Would you please help to confirm if it's working for LG F320S (SK Telecom) as well ? Thanks in advance .