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[G Pad 8.3 General] rsevarg:
Mixinitup4Christ, thanks again for the OP. I’m not qualified to say if the OP needs changes, but the issues I ran into are described below. Some of them, experts will think, are just plain silly. But maybe one or two of the points under “how to root”...??? You’ll know when you see them :)

Others, if they are not expert, might find something here useful. These are the notes I took while following the OPs on page 1 of this thread:

Installing Drivers

Problem

: Can’t install the Google USB drivers, therefore can’t use ADB

Resolution

: From the Device Manager, navigate to the exact directory specified in the instructions at developer.android.com: "The Google USB Driver is located in <sdk>\extras\google\usb_driver\". (So, don’t drill down further expecting to find a particular file)

Unlocking the bootloader

Re step six

: You’ll wait a long time if you are expecting the device to reboot by itself after step 5. Reboot it manually and then (as stated in the OP) make sure you let it fully reboot before you move on. It does take a long time, and you’ll know it’s complete when it asks you for basic set-up info, like it did when your machine was brand new

How to root the stock ROM

Re step 4

, Don’t forget you just did a system wipe when you unlocked the bootloader. So you need to enable USB Debugging on your device again (and then accept its request to allow your PC to access), otherwise you won’t be able to use ADB.

Re step 7

, a few points on PALMAN.img:

When you click on the link in the instruction, which takes you to a download page with this ultra-short URL http://d-h.st/1IK , you want to click on the smallest black download link (so as to avoid spam). I got a 404 error when accessing in Firefox from Ubuntu, and from windows I also got some kind of error. But I tried it again, and it did start downloading.

Unlike the SuperSU.zip, you want to put palman.img on your computer (so, not on the SD card of your device)

I tried many times to execute step 7, and FastBoot continuously returned “fastboot boot palman.img” – cannot load “palman.img” : No such file or directory. On page 3 of this thread MindSpin_311 documented the same problem and explained that he fixed it by navigating (from the command prompt) to the directory where adb.exe sits, and then running the FastBoot command from there. In my case I thought I had already set up a path, but I figured that if this was a path problem, then I ought to put palman.img in that same directory first. I don’t know if moving the file was necessary or not, but the combination of those two things worked for me...
[G Pad 8.3 General] Motawa88:
my gpad doesnt boot into the bootloader. Not even with the button combination. All it does is factory reset
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
You will need to provide more info than that if you want help.

What have you done/tried so far?

What operating system do you use, Linux or windows?

It IS the v510 gpe you have, right?

Those are a good starting point.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Motawa88:
Oh. I do have the v500 :/

I got into the stock recovery menu but when i want to unlock the bootloader with it says "waiting for device"

I looked at this guide but there is nothing for V50020a, wich i have
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
if you don't have the GPE V510 then you are posting in the wrong forum thread.

If you search through the forum you will find all of the answers to your questions. They have been asked and answered many many times.

The boot loader for the 500 cannot be unlocked.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Motawa88:
oh my god. does that mean i cant custom rom on my v500??
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
Sigh*

Yes, you can. SEARCH THE FORUM! please.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Gugull:
How to root 4.4.2 with windows 8.1 ? thx
[G Pad 8.3 General] cam30era:
Look at Original Post. And make sure you have a V510.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Gugull:
Thanks for the HeadsUp, didnt evean know about the V510, i've the V500...
[G Pad 8.3 General] aaaoo77:
good guide

Thanks for the guide
[G Pad 8.3 General] TheNegaverser:
An Excellent Guide - Much Appreciated!

Thanks for this helpful thread. I've done plenty of root/recovery stuff before with my Nexus devices, but it's always nice to have a thorough step-by-step walkthrough.:good:

A shame that the ROM development for this device is practically zero. :(
[G Pad 8.3 General] Mixinitup4Christ:
I agree, I was thinking that being a GPE device, development would take off. I think someone might be working on a device tree, so we may get CM11 @ some point, but don't hold your breath. Still a good device though, have you tried out Sleekmason's kernel?
[G Pad 8.3 General] TheNegaverser:
I most certainly have. Great work on Sleekmason's part! I suppose I can't really complain too much. Between his kernel and GravityBox, my experience with the G Pad has been top-notch. I'ts a great little device, and I'm now fully convinced that an 8-ish size screen is the sweet spot for me! :)
[G Pad 8.3 General] Diego1751:
stock recovery for updates

so I just unlocked the bootloader (first one over adb scary)

but it seems that inorder to get root and SuperSU I need a custom recovery?

this is something id rather not do as there arent even any roms for any device

thanks :good:
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
Install the custom recovery located in the developer section. The latest is 2.7.0.1. This really is a good thing to do. Then make a backup of everything from recovery.

You can install my kernel from the developer section (in my signature) for some neat extras, and better screen. You can then also used xposed to add cool features!
[G Pad 8.3 General] Diego1751:
Oh I have used custom Recovery's before I just kinda wanted to keep stock because I didn't know there were other roms/kernels

(Oh and I love exposed. Best thing ever when your boot loader is locked. Damn vzw gs4)

Does your kernel support dt2w? That is the ONE thing I've been looking for. Sometimes on this tablet its a hastle not having a wake method from the front
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
Yes it does, as well as swipe to sleep. See third post HERE
[G Pad 8.3 General] Diego1751:
I'd be happy to give it a shot! Are there any bugs or anything known I should worry about?

Also could you link me to the recovery? It's twrp touch correct? I couldn't find it.
[G Pad 8.3 General] sedardna:
Where can i find a radio (modem) for my lg pad? when i isntall a Cm the wifi doesnt work
[G Pad 8.3 General] cam30era:
It's really not that hard to find. Original Android Development section, then look for the thread with "Recovery" and "V510" in the subject line.

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1) No modem files to flash.

2) If you did flash CM11 on your device, then it isn't a V510(Google Play Edition)

3) So you're on the wrong thread.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Diego1751:
Oh I wasn't looking in original

Thanks!
[G Pad 8.3 General] Mixinitup4Christ:
You can just have your device boot the custom recovery once, flash the supersu zip, and then reboot. See the first post for instructions.
[G Pad 8.3 General] will25u:
How can I return my v510 completely to stock.? Can someone point me in the right direction.?
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
Reverse the steps? Let us know!
[G Pad 8.3 General] cam30era:
If you are still running the GPE shipping ROM, rooted, then:

1) ADB fastboot fash the stock recovery

2) Boot up and open the SuperSU app, and choose the unroot option

3) Terminal command "fastboot OEM lock", will relock your bootloader.

If you are on the only custom V510 ROM, then flash the nandroid backup that you made first, before proceeding to step 1) above.

If you are on the custom V510 ROM and didn't make a backup of stock first, then you are SOL.
[G Pad 8.3 General] cam30era:
Sorry: item 1) I meant terminal command ”fastboot oem unlock"
[G Pad 8.3 General] techinv:
OTA Updates?

Hi:

I unlocked my device (GPE) and configured root. Will I be able to get the 4.4.3 OTA update?

thanks
[G Pad 8.3 General] cam30era:
Unlocked bootloader is no problem. I've seen conflicting advice as to whether you can take the OTA while rooted. You can wait and see if someone else chimes in, or do more research, or just unroot until you get the OTA.
[G Pad 8.3 General] cam30era:
First, let me thank you for this guide. I've used it a lot, and you have done an excellent job.

Now, for my problem. Using Win8.1. Both Google and LG driver packages downloaded and installed.

USB debugging is enabled.

I am trying to sideload the new 4.4.4 palman update. PC recognizes and communicates fine with my device, until I boot to recovery and then "apply ADB update" mode. At that point, "ADB Devices" indicates no devices attached. I have tried every suggestion from every post. Any help is most appreciated.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Mixinitup4Christ:
What recovery are you using?
[G Pad 8.3 General] cam30era:
Stock recovery for now.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Mixinitup4Christ:
If you open device manager (right click on start button) do you see an ADB or ADB Composite Device listed? Is there anything with a Yellow Triangle?
[G Pad 8.3 General] cam30era:
Yes. This worked. But the file failed to complete flash due to signature issue. FWIW, I reinstalled TWRP and the 4.4.4 update file flashed fine. Thanks for your help.

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Thanks for updating the OP with 4.4.2 instructions.
[G Pad 8.3 General] djkinetic:
I tried to sideload the 4.4 ota on both stock and twrp and each time its failed the signature verification. In TWRP i get this error: system/lib/modules/scsi_wait_scan.ko has unexpected contents does anyone that was on 4.4.2 for GPE have this file if so can you pull it and upload. Thanks

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Even better would be if someone could do a TWRP backup of the stock 4.4.2 rom boot/system/ and upload it, Would be forever in debt.
[G Pad 8.3 General] cam30era:
Try downloading from AndroidPolice website link. That one worked for me on TWRP.
[G Pad 8.3 General] djkinetic:
I did that file didn't work...pretty sure its cause of sleek.ai kernel aside from twrp and root that's the only mod I've done..already unroofed and went back to stock recovery but it errors out..so I need either a 4.4.2 system and boot stock twrp backup..or an already updated 4.4.4 system and boot stock twrp backup..I'd prefer the 4.4.4 so I can just load it in twrp and restore.
[G Pad 8.3 General] cam30era:
I'm traveling now. If no one else helps you out before Sunday morning, I can do it then. Will need specific instructions for 4.4.4 though.
[G Pad 8.3 General] djkinetic:
Thanks..I'll pm u directions a bit later if I can't figure it out before then.

Well I was able to dig up a stock backup I did before I flashed Sleek.AI, restored it and now I'm patching, looks like its updating.

Update Successfull. So to anyone updating, make sure you're not rooted or dont have any custom kernel or remnants of a custom kernel before OTA.
[G Pad 8.3 General] -MX-:
I'm running into an issue when trying to install the 4.4.4 update through TWRP. When I try to install the ZIP it says:

This package is for "palman" devices; this is a "v500"

The problem is it is a v510. Where do I change the device type so I can flash this? I'm running the stock rom, except I'm rooted. Not really sure what to do- I checked the build.prop and everything in there appeared to be correct.
[G Pad 8.3 General] djkinetic:
Remove root
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
To anyone upgrading- if you are using my kernel, please revert back to stock before updating as apparently the sleekai kernel interferes.

I would like to know if it works after updating, that is, can you reload the sleekai kernel after the update? I believe you should be able to.... But....
[G Pad 8.3 General] SCWells72:
If I unroot, disable xposed, and restore the stock kernel, can I just take the OTA safely or should I plan to sideload?
[G Pad 8.3 General] mils69:
Used 'Full Unroot' in SuperSU

still receiving This package is for "palman" devices; this is a "v500" when flashing from TWRP
[G Pad 8.3 General] djkinetic:
That's quite odd..I'll upload my twrp stock backup of 4.4.4 already updated later today all you will have to do is drop it in your twrp backup folder on the device and restore.
[G Pad 8.3 General] mils69:
thanks for that

i'm assuming if we flash back to stock recovery adb sideload should not be an issue?
[G Pad 8.3 General] djkinetic:
Restore the backup in twrp reboot then flash stock recovery. All otas in the future should flash.
[G Pad 8.3 General] bbubelis:
Have you uploaded your backup?

djkinetic - can I get a copy of your 4.4.4 GPe backup too?

Thank you
[G Pad 8.3 General] djkinetic:
I will post a thread later today. At work with slow internet can't upload till later.
[G Pad 8.3 General] mils69:
so subsequent to unrooting, trying to flash the OTA, and then re-flashing SuperSU my GPad is next to useless..

I can't shut down gracefully... I can't even boot into TWRP

and any apps that require root... forget about it
[G Pad 8.3 General] cam30era:
There are many different roads you can take to 4.4.4. In my case I unrooted and flashed the update via twrp, then rerooted. It shouldn't be that painful.
[G Pad 8.3 General] mils69:
my expectation was the same.. I've not installed any mods / kernels / etc... simply unlocked the bootloader, flashed the original palman.img and then supersu.zip

as mentioned above even after using the Full Unroot in supersu the OTA when flashed from TWRP was giving a 'this is a v500 not a palman' error.. so I booted back into TWRP to flash supersu

and since then I've been experiencing these issues

do the equivalent of the 'factory images' exist for the v510 (only just gotten up so not really looked)

hoping that if i fastboot flash system.img things will return to normal somewhat, although that wouldn't explain why I can't boot into TWRP..
[G Pad 8.3 General] cam30era:
Not for 4.4.2. I'm sorry to hear about your problems. This is not normal, something very strange going on.
[G Pad 8.3 General] mils69:
hmmm... never thought to check the SD card.. it seems to have gotten corrupted.. remove it and things are copacetic..

it's not readable by my PC so something weird definitely happened... ah well, it's only data

now to try the OTA via TWRP again

cheers
[G Pad 8.3 General] djkinetic:
For those having issues with the OTA, I've created a thread with a stock 4.4.4 TWRP backup, that can be restored to your device as long as you have TWRP:

http://xdaforums.com/lg-g-pad-83/development/v510-gpe-4-4-4-ktu84p-l002-stock-twrp-t2797883
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
Could you post the stock backup of your system?

My system is corrupted, as I removed some things, and lost my own backup! This would be very helpful to a bunch of us:)

*EDIT - Sorry! Didn't quite understand that you have already done so! Should have read more closely.
[G Pad 8.3 General] zenrev:
Thank you! Used your backup as per your inst, unzipped to TWRP/backup then restored directly from TWRP recovery. Works perfect, nothing else would (I was running sleekmason's kernel and the one rom we have for the gpe).
[G Pad 8.3 General] rainbow_6:
Runnig Codes

Dude How can I Run the codes in windows?

should i even run them in win or Linux Or my tablet?
[G Pad 8.3 General] djkinetic:
On windows open a command prompt
[G Pad 8.3 General] rainbow_6:
adb unknown

i installed all the drivers and successfully connected my device to my pc in MTP mode.

but when i run "adb devices" in my command prompt i face an error:

" 'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file."

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By the way i downloaded the file ota 4.4.2 in 4.4.2 sideload part but i dont know what to do with it.:confused:
[G Pad 8.3 General] cam30era:
You either need to change directories to the folder where adb is located, or open your command prompt directly in that folder.
[G Pad 8.3 General] rainbow_6:
Ok that worked but when i run "adb reboot recovery" i face the error: device offline

And i have rooted my device but didnt unlock bootloader
[G Pad 8.3 General] cam30era:
Several possible causes. May need to update drivers. Does your device show up when you adb devices? Is USB debugging enabled on g pad? Did you acknowledge the USB debugging security request on your g pad when you initiated adb communication?
[G Pad 8.3 General] rainbow_6:
my device doesnt show anything when i run "adb devices" and usb debugging was enabled and a security request was showed the moment i enabled usb debugging and i chose Ok i had a little search over internet found out must have the latest sdk where should i download it?
[G Pad 8.3 General] cam30era:
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

I would also suggest the you do a Google search for adb tutorial. There are lots of them out there, including several on XDA. You are going to continue to run into problems, until you study a little and understand the basics.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Mixinitup4Christ:
[MENTION=3209971]cam30era[/MENTION] is exactly right. There is a forum post linked in the OP that will be of great use to you.
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
If you have a Linux partition, you can follow the steps listed in the op, or look in my signature for the link to my fluxbox blog, where I go step by step how to set up for gaining root. Ultimately, Linux should be easier to use.
[G Pad 8.3 General] rainbow_6:
My last Question is that can i flash a stock rom to my device by odin?

does it remove the cwm from device?
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
No, Odin can not be used on our device.
[G Pad 8.3 General] cam30era:
And you have the stock ROM, if you have a V510. There really are no custom ROMs for our device, per se.
[G Pad 8.3 General] leggy:
I have rooted stock rom with original custom recovery, gpe Verizon. I got a message saying system update is available, restart to install. I have xposed installed with 5 modules.

Can I accept the update? Would I lose root after update?

I don't want to update if there is no root available yet for the update. How can I avoid the update?
[G Pad 8.3 General] cam30era:
You need to clarify which tablet you have. "GPE Verizon" doesn't exist. If it is a Verizon LTE tablet, then you're on the wrong thread.
[G Pad 8.3 General] leggy:
Sorry for the confusion. Don't know how"Verizon" showed. It is not Verizon, I bought it direct from Google
[G Pad 8.3 General] cam30era:
Go to the Android Development section. There is a thread that explains how to install the update via twrp recovery. And yes, you can reroot 4.4.4.
[G Pad 8.3 General] -MX-:
Deleted.
[G Pad 8.3 General] homestar1994:
So i think i may have soft bricked my device, and i would appreciate any advice you guys have for me.

I unlocked the boot loader on my device and i managed to get twrp installed and made backups and what not. I was trying to flash a kernel to my gpe device when I made a rookie mistake and flashed a rom for another device that i kept on my micro sd card. So now my gpad wont boot up into android and i get this screen

I can still get into boot loader and select "normal startup- restart bootloader-recovery- shutdown"

when i try to select recovery from the bootloader menu i end up with this screen

so am i screwed or is there still a way to adb and fix what i have done? any help would be nice, thanks.
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
I would try to reinstall recovery first from fastboot.
[G Pad 8.3 General] homestar1994:
sorry i meant i can get into the boot loader...

how exactly would i go about doing that....sorry im kind of inexperienced.

can i flash a zip from bootloader or do i have to use a program/ adb
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
Follow the guide in the op for installing twrp. Yes, using adb. Your backups should still be there I'd they were on your sdcard. If not, you can install the stock ROM, and then upgrade from there.
[G Pad 8.3 General] homestar1994:
ok so this is where i run into the problem. i can hold down power and vol down to boot into the boot loader, but from there i can not get access to adb. There is nothing in my device manager that shows up where i can install the google drivers or anything. I am basically stuck at this point. I cant do the adb connection because the device does not connect to my computer showing no devices found in adb, so i cant get into the recovery. Sorry if im being difficult, i am trying to understand as im going.
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
so, you can get into the bootloader what are unable to enter recovery from the bootloader?that your recovery would be changed doesn't make any sense to me. You should be able to hit the up or down volume keys once you enter the bootloader to get to the Recovery.
[G Pad 8.3 General] homestar1994:
yes i can get to the boot loader, i can also select recovery. When i enter recovery, it sends me to the screen with the android with "!" symbol that i posted a pic of in my original post. i can then press vol up and power from there to give me a menu with these options

-reboot system now

-apply updates from adb

-wipe data/factory reset

-wipe cache partition

the problem is i dont know how to get the twrp after that
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
Ouch. Out of my realm here. Maybe somebody else knows. I'm good with trial and error. Does apply updates from adb give you any other options? And... You are unable to issue fastboot commands from the boot loader when connected to your computer? I'm sure there will be a solution, just not sure what it is.
[G Pad 8.3 General] homestar1994:
thanks for trying to help, i really appreciate it. when i select apply updates form adb, it gives me

"now send the package you want to apply to the device with 'adb sideload filename'

i really have no clue on what to do, or who to ask for help. any suggestions on where i should go?
[G Pad 8.3 General] cam30era:
This is the menu for stock recovery. Have you unlocked your bootloader? If not, follow the directions in the OP. And from your comments, it appears that you do not have the correct drivers loaded on your PC. Again, follow the directions in the OP.

Now, be careful. Make sure you read and understand everything, before proceeding. If the instructions are not clear enough, then do a google search for: how to unlock bootloader, flashing custom recovery, installing android device drivers on PC. You do not need device specific tutorials for these.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] genat:
Hi guys,

To enable AWS on SGH I317M Note 2 I have to use QPST software. I can't use it because QPST doesn't find phone even though in device manager it is listed as Samsung Mobile Serial Port (Com14) and has no problem. When I click "Ad Port" in QPST environment I see it as COM14-USB/QC Data Modem with "No Phone message. I tried different versions of QPST on different computers with the same result. I guess , problem is in the PhoneUtil settings (*#7284#} and ServiceMode (*#9090#} I changed to unlock the phone with Z3X box. Now it is unlocked and works properly.

To enable AWS I put the phone in debug mode, in PhoneUtil settings #*7284# I put both PDA, Qualcomm settings are set to RNDIS+DM+Modem. What else do I have to do to see my phone in QPST software? What did I do wrong that the software doesn't connect with the phone? Do I have to flash it or just change some settings in the hidden menu? How to do that?

Did anybody have this problem / How did you solve it?

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Duc_Rider:
I am having this problem as well. Any one have the answer?

Found the answer:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=36900197&postcount=314
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] CollegeProfesor:
I need to project the screen on another device to do a reset

Any possible way without actually accessing the phone? It doesnt even have a screen and the digitizer is smashed lol