yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] Informatic_dev:
Hey Guys,

I got my tablet, and I connected it to the PC (Windows 7 64 bit) and it says "installing drivers" for some reason it selects the samsung drivers. I have installed the drivers in the OP and when I try to select them manually, they do not work. I cannot even access the sdcard in the tablet when its plugged into the computer. How can I select the correct drivers and what is the name of the correct driver?

Thanks for the help.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] whoamigriffiths:
First thing to try is change the usb socket you are using. If you are using ones on the front try the back. Also you want usb 2 over usb 3.

I know it sounds hookie but this worked for a lot of people on the original n 7 forum
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] Informatic_dev:
Thanks for the advice, I managed to get it recognized when its turned on, but now the drivers arent working when its in bootloader mode. LOL. driver hell here. I guess I will keep playing with the drivers. I will post the names of the drivers that worked for me in case others will have a similar problem.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] Natakranta:
As far as I know drivers need to be installed twice. Once when tablet is booted to android, that's for adb commands. Second when tablet is booted to bootloader, so PC recognizes this mode and fastboot commands can work. At least that's how it was when I was installing drivers for Galaxy Nexus. Funny thing is I haven't had to install any drivers for my next Nexus devices (Nexus 4, 7-2012, 5), all of them were being recognized by my Windows 7 PC, both in adb mode and in fastboot mode. Having drivers working for both, adb and fastboot mode is the key to success.

I'm now reading about V500 and V510 to see what's the process to unlock bootloader and adb / fastboot them and how different it is from regular nexus device.

Is there factory image available for GPE as it is for regular nexus devices?

I'd feel much safer knowing I have .img files for all the positions ready on my PC to fastboot flash them in case something goes wrong.

I have experience only with Nexus devices.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] FrutasX:
Hello

I did this metod about ten times and always some message!! Error! No root!

http://postimg.org/image/okrfbhb9h/

Solutions!!!
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] FrutasX:
In Windows 8.1

There it is the solution:

DIDN'T run the batch file as ADMIN

!!!!!
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] Informatic_dev:
the entire problem stemmed from the initial driver that is linked to when the tablet is linked through adb. Once, I re-instlalled the driver for regular adb connection for LG driver, the Bootloader driver also worked.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] Anboni:
Thanks, excellent and relatively easy for a noob. Had to install drivers twice and read a couple of post to get it to work. As stated just 2 post above, no admin on batch file under W8.1

Sendt fra min LG-V500 med Tapatalk
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] toyface:
This worked great for me - big thanks to the OP.

One thing though, if any of you have used SnapPea, that will mess things up, I didn't think to disable it until after about 20 minutes or so adb not finding my G Pad, after I closed it down it worked like a treat! Nice and simple, installed SuperSU from the market and then Busybox and all is well
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] naruto.ninjakid:
Help ?

I ran as administrator but I keep getting this

" '.\adb.exe' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file. "

Does anyone know how I would get this to work. Does ADB need to be on my C drive ?
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] CuraeL:
'

Go download "Minimal ADB and Fastboot"

Install it where you'd like. Then you'll get ONE folder with ADB capabilities.. You run the py_cmd.exe.

In order to get TWRP on the G Pad I did this: (

Remember to root first also using Minimal and the given root instructions for your method, I used the long one, not the .bat.

)

Download the install mentioned above.

Navigate to folder.

Download all the needed files for TWRP from the TWRP thread . (Loki, correct build number and such..)

Extract the "loki-master" folder to the Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder.

Take the content from the Minimal folder and copy/paste it into the loki-master/bin folder with all the other files needed.

Then launch the newly copied py_cmd.exe file from inside the /bin folder.. You should now have the ADB capabilities you need.

Follow the ADB instructions. Basically whenever you run something in Minimal you need to have it in a folder that has the contents of the original ADB folder.. At least if you wanna avoid doing a lot of pointing to folders..

If you use your imagination you can make most things work with this. :)
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] naruto.ninjakid:
Got it to work. Learned in any folder you are hold shift it will say open Command window here so adb will have access no matter where you are if the files are in there. Very Helpful Thanks

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Thanks
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] Jospo84:
Done with windows 7 and worked like a charm! Thanks guys!
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] gtso:
Will this work with the google play edition?
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] brewer15650:
No, the GPE root thread is here.... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2575783
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] kimkae77:
many thanks
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] faofly:
For Mac Osx users http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2623980
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] ermacwins:
nvm, wrong thread
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] SeanPlunk:
Does this root method wipe data? I looked through the entire thread before asking and didn't see the answer.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] sedardna:
a little fix in the OTA update cant install cause says that i have a rooted device. Some fix?
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] evilmastr:
It doesn't delete data :)

Skickat från min LG-V500 via Tapatalk
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] magnum73:
Can you root after the little ota update? With the above methods. ..
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] letschky:
Yes,Which version is this now?
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] SeanPlunk:
Thanks everyone. I've rooted probably at least a dozen devices and that was the easiest yet :good:
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] crissx:
V50010b.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] FrutasX:
How to update with root? Or to unroot?

i Make a restore to default but didnt work....Thanks

Enviado do meu GT-I9100 através de Tapatalk
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] kelddaug:
Hmm, i'm getting '.\adb.exe' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file. ..If i adb devices from platform-tools then it shows device id..

I did this manually adb.exe push g_security /sdcard/g_security and its there.. but can't get further its a V50010a, Version JDQ39B

What is wrong here.?

Edit: I fixed it.. removed .exe from the script, then it worked.

/Keld
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] letschky:
This does not work, you need to flash the Kdz and then do the update and then root if you want,or flash the rooted Stockrom
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] slebit:
This tool worked great for me. No problem. Thanks!
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] Wolkenstern:
Best rooting ever

Thank you very much for this easy tool. This was by far the easiest and safest rooting I have done, had no problems so far.

And also installed SuperSu from the Play Store. Opened it, then I installed the "normal" way, cause I don't have TWRP right now.

It detected that Superuser was installed and asked me, if I want to uninstall it. Did that and no problems with root so far. Tested it with TitaniumBackup.

I had the V50010b before rooting, so if the next update comes, I will just update with "LGMobile Support Tool" and Upgrade Recovery option.

I love my stock rom, but I really need to restrict some apps with their permisions (ala Greenify).
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] cmalkiewicz:
Bootloader and Recovery

Does this unlock the bootloader and is it safe to flash a custom recovery??
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] annoyingduck:
This worked perfectly, thank you for a super easy root....I also did what Wolkenstern did by installing supersu (i prefer it, faster and many more options) without issue. Thank you again.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] ephayzee:
Will this work on my GPE edition with 4.2.2 installed?
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] Tomsgt:
Hi all I made a little video on this root process for any noobs out there that might need help

LG G Pad 8.3 root

If you think it will help please add it to your OP thanks
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] redcrash:
Hello all,

FWIW, I installed root through adb using Linux, and after copying the G_security file I was unable to remount the /system folder although I unplugged USB, unchecked and checked USB debugging and plugged again USB. I had to restart the tablet in order to make the changes effective :)

Regards
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] luca5h:
Someone use quick remote for majestic television? Thanks

Inviato dal mio LG-V500 utilizzando Tapatalk
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] Evan55:
FYI: had some trouble getting past 'looking for device' because I couldnt enable USB debugging (was grayed out). Fix is just to disable developer mode then re-enable it, then I could enable USB debugging and the root script worked fine.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] supremekizzle:
Will I have to install a custom recovery or unlock bootloader in order to flash roms after using this root method? There is no mention of this in OP.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] creeater:
Yes you will have to install a custom recovery in order to flash roms.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] fusi*n:
Worked first time, no problem. Thanks a lot!!!
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] tatoone:
:crying:

This metod not work with 4.4.2
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] badmoj0:
Check out this version of the leaked 4.4.2. It has root

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2694547
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] tatoone:
I have already installed 4.4.2 rom and I lose the recovery.

The install custom recovery guide not work for this rom and it's impossible restore old firmware because flash tool recognis the firmware as last disponible.

:crying::crying::crying::crying:
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] NJ_RAMS_FAN:
try this to root..

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51346246&postcount=34

it worked for me after I reboot the tablet once the script was finished.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] K4L:
THIS works for 4.4.2 stock.

I just got my G pad today, immediately updated it with LG PC Suite and have now rooted it with this tool. I tried the one that was posted above this post but it didn't work for me.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869&nocache=1&z=7334539103321731
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] ruhelking1:
To Root LG G Pad 8.3 GB

Download this:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869&nocache=1&z=7334539103321731

Then download the newest version of Android SDK:

http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html#download

(I did not test the root method in this thread with the newest version of Android SDK, so it may or may not work)
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] eskevile89:
Hi, i've tried to root the device but i get this:

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 open /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory

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

mount: Operation not permitted

Installing superuser

3753 KB/s (2025538 bytes in 0.527s)

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

Success

Anyone know how to solve the problem?

Thanks a lot.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] keeemh:
thank you ,this is the only one worked for me
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] Natakranta:
I've just used it on brand new 4.2.2 V50010a (it wants to update to 10c I I didn't let it, no sign of KitKat update yet. Device came from Hong Kong, S/N 312...)

Script worked like a charm. I just checked before if adb is working after installing drivers.

I was even tempted to type the commands from bat file manually but chickened out as I have no idea about permissions commands, never used them before, and this loki thing is new to me.

My first root without unlocking bootloader (first thing I do on all my nexus devices).

I'm heading to TWRP thread now :)

Thanks [MENTION=679042]dalingrin[/MENTION] !
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] wgilles:
Worked for me too, thanks!
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] devcager:
Does this ROOT work for non Google Play Edition? I have LG G Pad original from LG. Thanks!
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] ASW1:
Only if you're on 4.2.2

If you took the update to 4.4.2 the "ioroot" method is your only option at this moment.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] fallenturtle:
For anyone interested (I was looking for the info myself) IOroot25 also works with V50020b on the V500.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] AdThiago:
Is it the same process for stock kitkat?
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] delacius:
please help I'm doing it for 5th time it wont work.

-Installed LG drivers

-Plug USB cable

-Press root.bat

-unplug usb press USB Debug off, then on and again plug cable

-press continue

and this happens

using MTP connection

Also the firewall was off, antivirus was off. Using Win7

It installs Superuser, but say needs to be updated, after update on Play Store, still says needs update.

Also Root checker says it's not rooted.

Android version 4.4.2

Kernel 3.4.0

Software V50020b

help
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] delacius:
Please anyone, help....
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] Natakranta:
The root method from OP is for 4.2.2 only. Of your G pad is already updated to 4.4.2 you need to use other method. Read few posts back, there's a link.

See as well this post and posts after it.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] delacius:
Got it, did it... thanks a lot!
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] finesse:
Newbie question. After rooting the G Pad, is there a requirement to unlock the bootloader to flash custom recovery's and ROMs?

How is the bootloader unlocked?
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] Natakranta:
LG says No-No to unlocked bootloader. That's why we need to use the Loki hack to be able to flash custom recovery and then custom ROMs.

Go to TWRP thread for instructions.

Edit:

Locked bootloader sucks. All my other devices are Nexus so I'm used to fastboot flash.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] ruva:
Rooted 4.4.2 with this: http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/ioroot/ioroot25r1.zip
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] lilmeanz:
I've installed drivers, adb, USB debug. It hangs
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] ruva:
Its Hans in Windows 8. Use Windows 7 but if you have the latest software you cant root anywhere.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] lilmeanz:
I'm running 4.2.2 I have windows 7
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] lilmeanz:
No root available for Verizon lte 4.2.2?
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] Chance77:
Kingo root works for vk810, there is also twrp and unstable cm11 for it. Model is altev
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] lilmeanz:
I now have root. I had drivers from Samsung conflicting
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] mintytoo:
I've been trying to get this root method to work for my verizon LG gpad 8.3, on 4.2.2.

I've installed drivers, specifically LG VZW_United_WHQL_v2.14.1 (for the vk810 , from LG site)

After I run the .bat file, it's starts the daemon and then stops.

Any ideas?

How did you remove conflicting samsung drivers?

Thanks
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] lilmeanz:
I Uninstalled drivers then rebooted pc
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] mintytoo:
getting hung up here.

So I unistalled the HTC drivers for my HTC one. Then re booted, installed the drivers from the OP, then plug USB with debug, run the bat and freezes here:

Looking for device...

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

The drivers are installed correctly if the PC can recognize the VK810 4G as a devive and I can read from the internal memory right?
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] ckret:
download this on your pad and try running it

http://towelroot.com

just click the lambda

its a new method for rooting devices
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] mintytoo:
Awesome, worked for me, Thanks, and donated,
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] dezz:
If this thing is not injecting and sending something to china - IT IS AMAZING!

If it does inject/send stuff - STILL AMAZING, but not cool..
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] tsirhcitna:
Hey it's made by geohot, he's a legend and u can trust him [emoji6] Google him
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] zombieryder:
Hello ppl wondering if anybody got the new update, what changelog or enhancement r there
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] seventhworl:
Working, awesome stuff, simply amazed!
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] majnu:
Can someone please help. I keep getting this error (see pic)

Using Root Checker shows an unsuccessful install

I am on 4.4.2. Kernel 2.4.0 Build KOT491.v50020d

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thank you this worked. :good:
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] iamsuper123:
I am having issues with rooting my LG G PAD tablet.

Debugging option is turned ON still no luck :(

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

Got file from here: http://goo.im/devs/dalingrin/GPad//root_gpad.zip

Please see the attached screenshot.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] mintytoo:
[MENTION=4152553]iamsuper123[/MENTION]

Have you tried the towelroot method?
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] iamsuper123:
What is towelroot method ? please advise ?
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] mintytoo:
Look at post 131. Essentially it's an app you download and install. It worked for my lg gpad 8.3 from verizon.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] iamsuper123:
Ok thanks, installed it and rooted.

Now how to install TWPR ?
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] adyscr:
LG G PAD v490

For it's not working

[IMG="click here"]http://i.imgur.com/MHTFJqP.png[/IMG]

I tried towelroot but lg g pad 8 v490 is not supported.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] roirraW "edor" ehT:
This is old. Try Stump root, brute force method.

Sent from my vk810
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] adyscr:
still not working

It's still not working, Stump v1.2.0 says: ERROR: Device is not supported

I can't even get it to reboot in bootloader with adb.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Did it offer to brute force and did you select to do that? If it did and you did, I don't know what else to try.

Sent from my vk810
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] sga999:
I don't know anything about your model (I have V500), but this next thread seems to say PurpleDrake works if you have a specific rom installed.

http://xdaforums.com/lg-g-pad-83/help/lg-g-pad-8-0-t2907744
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] Soy_Filipo:
Does this method works with 4.4.2? I hear its better to flash back to 4.2.2 because some roms arent compatible with stock 4.4.2 bootloader
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Which variant? There's three or four all in GPad 8.3 sections.

Sent from my VS985 4G
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] Soy_Filipo:
I have the Gpad v500 20D
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Ah, thank you. Alas, I won't be able to advise because I have the vk810.4G and I don't know if the exact same info applies in this respect. Hopefully someone with your model chimes in.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] souldreamer2014:
Are there any current links to the files? Neither of the two listed are active...
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Have you tried Stump root?
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] suhridkhan:
Does anyone know, if this method works on the lollipop updated device?
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] roirraW "edor" ehT:
If you're talking about the VK810 variant then no I don't think so. I don't know about the V500 or V510.

On the VK810 I find it easiest to downgrade via LG Flash Tool 2014 and the 24A KDZ in CSE mode, then use the Stump app on XDA to root it in brute force mode.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] suhridkhan:
I am talking about v500...

I guess my option is to downgrade to KitKat, then root and install twrp, then flash a rooted lollipop rom.

Am I right, or is there an easier way?
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Someone else will have to answer since I don't have the V500, but that's the easiest way on my variant.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] nttalex:
I found this link:

docs.google.com/uc?authuser=0&id=0B6OcGH8yjAPOajlsSkxpS0NpOEE&export=download

I don't have permission to post link. So you should copy then paste above text into your browser.
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] OrtizFerrari:
Hi, Im on AOSP Lollipop (5.1.1 LMY47V V500) and I cant root my tablet...What i have to do?? I want to install 7.1 :(
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] jmichael2497:
did you try the already mentioned (on this very same page) the directions of LG Flash Tool to downgrade to a supported-by-root-method version like KitKat?

i'm curious because i was considering the purchase of this LG v500 with stereo speakers and a more involved process to install LOS...

compared to the LG v521 with mono spears and sim support, which would be a super simple oem unlock instead of this downgrade and custom tool hassle (according to LOS instructions, which have been known to be out of date).
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] mbze430:
anyone know of a unlock bootloader method on the V495 ? when I use the adb reboot bootloader it just goes back to the OS. can't do the fastboot oem unlock method
[G Pad 8.3 Android Development] netwave:
OP links to root tool are dead, anyone got a copy they could upload?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Phutt89:
Here's my problem, I've tried everything that I can find, and everything I can think of.

My Info:

***Tampered***

***Unlocked***

Jewel PVT SHIP S-ON RL <<<----That crap is my problem.

HBOOT-2.09.000

Radio- 1.12.11.1210

OpenDSP-v31.1.0.45.0815

eMMC-boot

Oct 18 2012, 15:46:20​

I'm on Meanbean 3.09 Android v. 4.1.1 with 3.16.651.3. (More specifically 3.16.651.3 CL147243) as you can see, I'm still S-On though.

Can't flash any other rom, assuming it has to do with S-On. So what i'm trying to do is either RUU back to 3.15 or gain S-Off where i am now. My real problem comes when I boot into bootloader (it automattically goes into fastboot after bootloader loads is that normal?) and once i'm in Fastboot USB all I get from any way i've tried is [waiting for device...] no matter which method i try. I can reboot to bootloader from CMD prompt but once it's there I've got nothing. Sorry for the kind of scatter brained post but i'm all over the place ripping my hair out trying to fix this.

Thanks.

Patt
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
Use Moonshine to s-off
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Phutt89:
Tried that, boots into Bootloader then get stuck on [waiting for Fastboot x/120] and counts to 120 then fails
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Phutt89:
Every program reboots into bootloader fine, then cant find the device one in fastboot.. I have all the ADB files, can control everything up until then from CMD
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
Are the drivers installed correctly? Sounds like a driver issue to me.

Do you get an answer when you type fastboot devices?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Phutt89:
I had all the drivers installed previously from when I originally rooted my phone, and then I used Windroid toolbox to install them again to make sure, Windroid even recognized that they were all installed and asked if I wanted to "repair" or "remove" them