yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G Pad 8.3 General] theweekender:
Getting back into this

Havnt done any of this stuff since i messed with my old Samsung Charge. (LOL) But finally have the time and patience again. Want to brush off the cobwebs on this Gpad I have. VK810. Before moving to my Galaxy S5 that i rely on every day.

Ive read through all the comments but im looking for some definitives here. I have the Verizon Gpad VK810, Currently running 4.4.2 So that being said, what would be the most reliable root method at this point? Then, after root, will the TWRP Recovery that was formed for this still work even though I am 4.4.2?
[G Pad 8.3 General] Revoe:
Hey bud,

I've been on the hunt for working, reliable root (can't afford to brick) on my VZW LG G Pad 8.3 VK810 since I got it in December, and after trying a few, only one worked. 1st thing, don't accept OTAs ever until after you're rooted, and even then, sometimes an OTA can break root. That being said, try using the Stump Root method ( http://xdaforums.com/lg-g3/orig-development/root-stump-root-lg-g3-sprint-verizon-t2850906 ) on whatever firmware you're running (22A, 23A, or 24A). Try it a few times via brute force and if it ends at unsupported device (when the ticker reaches 15000) each time, take whatever software update VZ has for the tablet and try over. Again, I would never suggest taking an OTA but that is exactly what worked for me. I could not root on 23A, but OTA'd to 24A and rooted first try. Hope this helps (that is, if you still need this info).
[G Pad 8.3 General] rjkmadison:
Documenting my experience rooting my VK810 running 23A with Stumproot. It worked!

Flashed 23A with the LG Flashtool 2014

Install Stumproot 1.2

- quick root failed

- brute force worked after about 5 minutes

Install SuperSU

- updated su binaries

- reboot

- check "Survival mode" in settings

- uncheck "Enable supersuser" - disables/hides root

Run tablet updater to have it OTA to 24A

Re-enable root in SuperSU

Install Titanium Backup

- Freeze "System updates" - to prevent Lollipop update (never ran well on my tablet)
[G Pad 8.3 General] NYCguy2020:
Just highlight an app, and then click uninstall.
[G Pad 8.3 General] bamemanxxa3416:
Well Polaris Office is bloatware and I froze it and the icons disappeared, so that sounds like I am rooted and it does work!!!
[G Pad 8.3 General] justflorin:
Unfreeze it, freezing it is just like disabling it via application section in settings.

You need to highlight it, like the person above me said, and uninstall. Then see if it is there after a reboot, let us know please and thanks.
[G Pad 8.3 General] bamemanxxa3416:
OK after doing an initial backup, I uninstalled, rebooted and Polaris Office has been removed. So yes it works
[G Pad 8.3 General] traccdma:
big thanks! successfully rooted. factory restore, enable developer mode, usb debug=on, set usb mode to internet, ethernet then ran Kingo android root.

Now I need to enable native android tethering hotspot. I could find an entitlement_check= line in a couple databases I looked at. If anyone on here has success in doing so on this LTE gpad 8.3, please post back!!
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
Just did that on the 510. It is a one liner in the init.palman.rc, inside the ramdisk for the device, at least on the 510. This means ripping apart the boot image, opening the ramdisk, removing/commenting the line, and putting it back together again. This may of course, be different on your device. (It will not be palman).

I created a one liner using sed, as part of a kernel zip in recovery script that will remove the offending line for you during the process, if you can figure which file it is in. Maybe there is an easier way, but I don't know what it is.

Ah hell, tell you what, PM me to get my email and give me the boot image and I'll get one made up for you. You could then install it using Bobs method in the developer section.

You will need a custom recovery to do this. Ask [MENTION=4557482]Drgravy[/MENTION] if he has plans on building one for your device.

If you are using Linux, and want to try yourself, everything you need to know is in the roll your own kernel thread in my signature. Read through the posts for instructions on ripping apart the ramdisk! Best regards, sleekmason
[G Pad 8.3 General] tengtengvn:
Do you have the link to download the driver? I tried the one for V510 but no luck.

/Never mind, found it under Verizon Cellphone: http://www.lg.com/us/support/software-manuals
[G Pad 8.3 General] id10terror:
For those trying to get TWRP it should be pretty easy to port it over and I may be able to help. If someone with root, busybox and adb access on their device can upload an image of their aboot partition, I should be able to use it to loki patch the TWRP recovery image.

Open ADB as root

adb shell
su

Make image of aboot partition

dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/aboot of=/sdcard/aboot.img

Exit ADB and pull image to your PC

exit
exit
adb pull /sdcard/aboot.img aboot.img
[G Pad 8.3 General] tengtengvn:
Here you go. Thank you a lot! :fingers-crossed:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/74714155/aboot.7z
[G Pad 8.3 General] id10terror:
Ah looks like you guys are out of luck for now

[+] loki_patch v2.1

[-] Unsupported aboot image.

I'll do a little research and see if I can find the proper addresses in the aboot.img

then compile it into the loki_patch tool
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
Guess that's a bit easier:)
[G Pad 8.3 General] id10terror:
Hey could you also get me your build.prop.. or at least output from these commands in adb

getprop | grep ro.product.

getprop | grep ro.build.

Thanks
[G Pad 8.3 General] tengtengvn:
shell@android:/ $ su
su
root@android:/ # getprop | grep ro.product.
getprop | grep ro.product.
[ro.product.board]: [MSM8960]
[ro.product.brand]: [lge]
[ro.product.cpu.abi2]: [armeabi]
[ro.product.cpu.abi]: [armeabi-v7a]
[ro.product.device]: [altev]
[ro.product.locale.language]: [en]
[ro.product.locale.region]: [US]
[ro.product.manufacturer]: [LGE]
[ro.product.model]: [VK810 4G]
[ro.product.name]: [altev_vzw]
root@android:/ # getprop | grep ro.build.
getprop | grep ro.build.
[ro.build.characteristics]: [tablet]
[ro.build.date.utc]: [1392900914]
[ro.build.date]: [Thu Feb 20 21:55:14 KST 2014]
[ro.build.description]: [altev_vzw-user 4.2.2 JDQ39B VK81010C.1392900840 release
-keys]
[ro.build.display.id]: [JDQ39B]
[ro.build.fingerprint]: [lge/altev_vzw/altev:4.2.2/JDQ39B/VK81010C.1392900840:us
er/release-keys]
[ro.build.host]: [LGEARND9B11]
[ro.build.id]: [JDQ39B]
[ro.build.product]: [altev]
[ro.build.tags]: [release-keys]
[ro.build.target_country]: [US]
[ro.build.target_operator]: [VZW]
[ro.build.target_region]: [US]
[ro.build.type]: [user]
[ro.build.user]: [hyungjin.yoo]
[ro.build.version.codename]: [REL]
[ro.build.version.incremental]: [VK81010C.1392900840]
[ro.build.version.release]: [4.2.2]
[ro.build.version.sdk]: [17]
root@android:/ #
[G Pad 8.3 General] cubsf4n:
Thanks guys. Gonna root tonight and clean this ***** up some. Hopefully we can get a debloated ROM together. Or even GPE 4.4 =-O
[G Pad 8.3 General] TYMO68:
??? Cydia Impactor Root Method ???

Has anyone tried to root their VZW LG G Pad 8.3 tablet using the "Cydia Impactor" method:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2593750

or

http://www.cydiaimpactor.com/

My version tablet I have is the VZW "VK81010C" build if anyone has similar.
[G Pad 8.3 General] cobra7361:
root

I have root with kingo..

Under status on phone it says rooted....root checker says rooted..

And i can remove bloatware...

Just wish i had a recovery...
[G Pad 8.3 General] TYMO68:
So to understand correctly. You have accomplished root via Kingo however no recovery is yet compatible with the device, neither TWRP or Philz CWM? Which means no ROM flashing as of yet via recovery?
[G Pad 8.3 General] justflorin:
Can you get xposed to work to replace menu with recent or anything like that?
[G Pad 8.3 General] TYMO68:
Can someone please explain how you got ADB to see your device on your pc? I am running Windows 7 and my LG tablet version is VK81010C. I have ADB installed correctly as well as the driver for the tablet. All necessary options checked on the tablet to enable USB debugging and unknown devices. I've tried switching between MTP, MODEM & ETHERNET, rebooted PC and simply cannot get ADB to see my device. Any help would be most appreciated.
[G Pad 8.3 General] tengtengvn:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/so5jzp0cpblu91t/GPad.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/y77qbsqvfubgm5r/gpad1.jpg

Try checking the Device Manager.
[G Pad 8.3 General] TYMO68:
That's not it either. I've checked device manager....unistalled and reinstalled the driver several times over.
[G Pad 8.3 General] mongonexus:
http://tool.xcdn.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00520120427,, when i installed this i had no tribble at all using kingo with success
[G Pad 8.3 General] id10terror:
Ok I think I got TWRP boot image patched using the correct values, but will need a brave soul to test it out since I don't own a VZW G Pad.

Technically it shouldn't be too risky as you will only be flashing your recovery partition and not touching any bootloaders or boot partition.

As long as you have a backup image of your original recovery, you should be able to flash it back if anything.

dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery of=/sdcard/recovery-bkup.img

adb pull /sdcard/recovery-bkup.img recovery-bkup.img

PM me if you want to test out my patched TWRP recovery image.
[G Pad 8.3 General] bamemanxxa3416:
I dont have enough posts to PM ya or I would but I'm working on it
[G Pad 8.3 General] cramjammer:
just want to share with others that are having driver-related issues-- i used mongonexus driver he posted and i got Kingo to work. i know Kingo can be dangerous (so they say) but...that's what I've used for several devices and my house hasn't blown up yet.

good luck all and hope to see a recovery soon....followed by a bloat-les ROM (for VZW of course) :)

cj
[G Pad 8.3 General] TYMO68:
Just to +++ the previous above posts. I too have successfully rooted my device with flying colors!
[G Pad 8.3 General] ryan2215:
As soon as we can load a recovery, i'm getting one of these. Can't wait. Good luck and thanks to all who are trying.
[G Pad 8.3 General] traccdma:
I spent the last 3-4 hours with id10terror--I was a brave soul who took him up on his offer.

the good: bootloader bypassed, twrp is running !

the bad: twrp sees all the partitions on internal as 0 bytes, and sees no partitions on sdcard and 0 bytes. this does not impact vzw full boot.

trwp log says unable to find partition sizes, mount data

I sent him an output of mount.txt so that he can recompile a new twrp for testing tomorrow.
[G Pad 8.3 General] cobra7361:
thanks

This is great others are getting root with kingo..

Thanks u guys for working on a recovrry and for testing it out..

Hope we have a working recovery soon..

Also we nned to get thid out there so others know kingo works for this device
[G Pad 8.3 General] cubsf4n:
Successfully rooted using kingo. Using xposed I am running AOSP lock screen...and successfully installed Google Launched too :P
[G Pad 8.3 General] id10terror:
I might not be able to do much until the weekend. Work and life keeping me busy.
[G Pad 8.3 General] prana22:
Hey cubsf4n, How did you get the Google Launcher installed?
[G Pad 8.3 General] cubsf4n:
http://xdaforums.com/nexus-4/themes-apps/apps-google-experience-launcher-gel-app-t2529594
[G Pad 8.3 General] tengtengvn:
I just saw the system software update notification pop-up. Kitkat? :fingers-crossed:
[G Pad 8.3 General] jeremy81:
Still 4.2.2. The only improvement listed on Verizon's Software Update page is an improvement to mobile hotspot.
[G Pad 8.3 General] tengtengvn:
Where do you find that info? The link shows on the update prompt doesn't work.

http://www.vzw.com/gpadsupport/
[G Pad 8.3 General] jeremy81:
http://support.verizonwireless.com/support/system_update/lg-gpad.html
[G Pad 8.3 General] popezaphod:
As soon as this tablet gets root, custom recovery, and a working KitKat custom ROM, I am picking one up. Please keep up the good work!
[G Pad 8.3 General] brw9100:
Nothing notable that I could detect in the update and I did not lose root after updating.
[G Pad 8.3 General] justflorin:
I did the update, then used kingo to root... just reporting to say alls good here with most VZW crap removed.
[G Pad 8.3 General] cubsf4n:
Hopefully when we get TWRP installed we will get some developer support. Would love to make this AOSP.
[G Pad 8.3 General] popezaphod:
Worried about Kingo

I bit the bullet and ordered one from Verizon while it was on special for $99. I should have it by next Wednesday at the latest.

I am VERY reticent to use Kingo as I do not want my imei sent to China nor malicious code downloaded to my PC. Has anyone had any luck with another method like Cydia Impactor or the method for the v500 at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2553192 perhaps?
[G Pad 8.3 General] traccdma:
I wasn't worried but decided to try and prevent my IMEI from being sent anywhere.

I disabled my computer's internet by purposely setting a bad gateway ip (could have just unplugged ethernet cable) before I ran the Kingo app.
[G Pad 8.3 General] sokeymcpot:
Are you able to get a custom recovery like twrp, after you rooted?
[G Pad 8.3 General] cubsf4n:
Not yet. I know there were a few guys working on it.
[G Pad 8.3 General] prana22:
Has anyone tried the new version of Xposed? I'm a little worried to install version 2.5 since it doesn't appear LG ROMSs on 4.2 are covered. (However LG 4.3 and 4.4 are supported.) Only reason I installed it before is someone else had confirmed it works.
[G Pad 8.3 General] mongonexus:
just updated to xposed 2.5 and seems to work lovely,,steve
[G Pad 8.3 General] sokeymcpot:
207 5645625

I have rooted before, a few devices, this is my first lg. Are there any extra risk not using a custom recovery? Sorry for the noob question.
[G Pad 8.3 General] cubsf4n:
Root and recovery are different. Recovery is for flashing custom Roms... Root is to gain access to files that wouldn't normally be edited.
[G Pad 8.3 General] R1150GSA:
So you WERE able to root your LG VK810? If so, which method? :confused:
[G Pad 8.3 General] mongonexus:
here ya go,:cyclops:
[G Pad 8.3 General] R1150GSA:
I checked out Kingo's site and, aside from some sketchy spelling and syntax, it looks legit. You mentioned IMEI and malicious code exposure. Can you explain these specific dangers and trade-offs for root? Also, it'd be nice to know if Kingo actually works with the LG VK810 (especially with the Verizon bootloader).

Any help is appreciated.
[G Pad 8.3 General] cubsf4n:
I rooted with kingo... Worked fine. Cleaned up the apps with titanium backup.
[G Pad 8.3 General] popezaphod:
I received my vzw G Tab today. Rooted, apps installed, Nova Launcher and removed crap with Titanium. So far so good. It is heavier than I expected but it is a very nice tablet. Looking forward to further development on this thing.
[G Pad 8.3 General] R1150GSA:
Was it pre-rooted or did you unlock the bootloader and root it yourself? If you did it yourself, how?
[G Pad 8.3 General] popezaphod:
I used Kingo to root the tablet. I haven't touched the bootloader.
[G Pad 8.3 General] cubsf4n:
You don't have to unlock the boot loader to root. You need root first to unlock boot loader ( which hasn't been accomplished yet) Kingo has nothing to do with the bootloader... Its simply a root method which is sketchy but works.
[G Pad 8.3 General] R1150GSA:
I hate it when I get those two switched-up. Thanks cubsf4n. :good:

---------- Post added at 12:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:39 AM ----------

OK, so, I was able to root using Kingo. Updated to SU Pro, installed Busybox. Easy enough. But I'm not sure what the risks are. popezaphod mentioned earlier in this thread there might be vulnerability with the IMEI and/or malicious code download. Is there a way to mitigate the possibility of that happening or have I already exposed myself in the rush to get root?

I'm curious if others have had bad experiences with Kingo.

I've got to say, Kingo was really easy to use. Wish I could install a different ROM but, as I understand it, I can't do that until I'm able to install TWRP, right?
[G Pad 8.3 General] tengtengvn:
Kingo, just go back and read few last pages.
[G Pad 8.3 General] LBJM:
The wifi only model already has this. I owned a 2 vzw tablets you are better off getting the wifi only model. VZW rarely updates their tablets, my samsung galaxy 7.7 only ended up with ICS where the wifi only model received JB. You can tether to your phone with a tablet.
[G Pad 8.3 General] cobra7361:
Still no word on A recovery?

Love this tablet..just wish i could customize it..

I would even pay for a recovery...hope we get one soon...thank u in advance to

Anyone willing to work on one
[G Pad 8.3 General] cubsf4n:
.delete
[G Pad 8.3 General] cubsf4n:
Any progress on getting TWRP installed? I know there were a few folks working on it.
[G Pad 8.3 General] shipleythump:
I'd be willing to guinea pig my device if someone is close.
[G Pad 8.3 General] traccdma:
hopefully id10terror will have a new TWRP load to test this weekend.

Also, big HEADS UP! Verizon has the G Pad 8.3 on sale for $49.99 tomorrow (new account or upgrade) plus a $25 bill credit. Plus 1gb of extra 'bonus data' for life for tablets purchased starting 3/27/14.

If you bought within the last 14 days, they will refund you the difference in price!!

If you haven't bought yet but buy in store, if you have a nice VZW in store rep, they will waive the $35 activation fee.

If you're buying online, check Amazon starting Friday 3/28: Amazon will likely price match and instead of a $25 bill credit theirs is $100
[G Pad 8.3 General] popezaphod:
You're not telling me anything I did not already know. I do read other forum posts about the G Pad 8.3. And I don't care if VZW or LG rarely update this thing, provided I can get CM11 or Mahdi on it. I guess I just don't like doing things the easy way. :p
[G Pad 8.3 General] id10terror:
Working on too many things right now for the V500.. If someone can compile TWRP for this device I can patch it with my custom compiled loki_patch and have a couple people test it. (FYI.. you can't use the loki_patch commonly available as it does not include the right values for this device).

Ask [MENTION=4557482]Drgravy[/MENTION], as he's compiled the V500 version. He's familiar with TWRP and could possibly help:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2551499
[G Pad 8.3 General] popezaphod:
I contacted VZW and they wanted me to RETURN my tablet and order the SAME MODEL under the new special.

What the ever-loving ****?

UPDATE: Via Chat they told me to return it. I am on hold with them now and they're going to honor the price difference. :D
[G Pad 8.3 General] jeremy81:
Maybe you should try calling. I tried using their online chat for a simple billing question regarding my lines added through Amazon and they told me since I ordered through Amazon it was their problem. I called instead and immediately got the answer I needed.

This makes me glad I ordered through Amazon. I was actually a few days outside my original order date but since I had an exchange for an issue with the screen they used the exchange order instead and gave me the 50 credit after a quick email. This turned out to be a great deal after the $100 bill credit they are offering as well.
[G Pad 8.3 General] sokeymcpot:
How do i get a $100 bill credit ?
[G Pad 8.3 General] jeremy81:
Amazon is running a promo to get a $100 bill credit on new line activations. The credit is issued from Verizon on your bill within 3 months.
[G Pad 8.3 General] sokeymcpot:
I am already a verizon customer. So will that work? I called for the discount(bought my gpad on the 19th. But i added it to my bill and they said i have to wait for my bill, to be able to apply a credit. Anyone have this happen yet
[G Pad 8.3 General] ubigdumy:
Just want everybody to know this, I purchased my tablet when it was $99 on march 8th and I called verizon today and they did price match to the $49 (credit on next bill) and gave me the extra 1GB of data. I got to say for $49 I love this tablet.
[G Pad 8.3 General] traccdma:
This 4G LTE gpad is a steal, whether you buy it planning to keep 2 years of service or not.

method 1) buy at vzw corp store for $49, within 3 days call to terminate service and pay $175 ETF. Total $224

method 2) buy at amazon for $49, $35 activation, $100 bill credit, plus 24 months @ $10. Total $224
[G Pad 8.3 General] edgemaster191:
I just picked up my Gpad at a corporate verizon store yesterday. $49 for the tablet and I get an additional 1gb of data per month on my share everything plan. (Not sure if that's common).

Looking forward to a custom recovery and an aosp ( or GPE rom). I wish I had the know how to lend a hand. Thanks for the hard work guys!
[G Pad 8.3 General] brw9100:
They gave me the 1gb of data but only a $30 credit on my next bill. My original purchase was 3/6. Still, I also got the $20 Verizon Wireless discount for having both a VZW and FIOS plan which paid for the $10/month data for the G Pad and the $10/month I was paying for FIOS Quantum service. So, all in all, it's still a very good deal!
[G Pad 8.3 General] traccdma:
just a quick update that we have still had no luck doing anything useful after booted into twrp.

I've been the guinea pig for 3 twrp builds from 'drgravy' plus 2 from 'id10terror'. tried on a brand new 2nd device and got the same issue=all drives/partitions unmountable and showing 0mb.... even external sd and USB OTC.
[G Pad 8.3 General] R1150GSA:
That's unfortunate. Sorry for your troubles, traccdma. Hope it hasn't cost you too much time & aggravation. Also hope it hasn't discouraged the devs from forging ahead to find a solution. It seemed like the answer was right around the corner.
[G Pad 8.3 General] popezaphod:
Thanks for the update. I am loving the tablet even with 4.2.2 thanks to root and Nova Launcher, but I can only imagine how much better it will be with CM11 or Mahdi on it.
[G Pad 8.3 General] popezaphod:
It's all gone quiet. Does anyone need another guinea pig for testing?
[G Pad 8.3 General] cdkg:
May the first dev to root the vzw gpad get all the internet points
[G Pad 8.3 General] cubsf4n:
Already rooted. Kingo.
[G Pad 8.3 General] cdkg:
Link to thread/process?
[G Pad 8.3 General] prana22:
Forgive my ignorance, but has anyone tried Clockworkmod? Is there a reason other than people liking it more that all of the testing has been done on TWRP?
[G Pad 8.3 General] popezaphod:
CWM is no longer supported on the G Pad. I tried using Flashify to install Philz (a tweaked version of CWM) but am getting the lovely Android-with-a-red-warning-! when I try and go into recovery.
[G Pad 8.3 General] R1150GSA:
The rumor is, a major OTA is due from LG. I know it's not root + recovery, but it's better than nothing.

So, what to do? Sit and wait, or throw the dice with an experimental method?
[G Pad 8.3 General] cubsf4n:
Sane method as rooting WiFi version with Kingo.
[G Pad 8.3 General] a_bug:
USB Debugging Not 'Selecte-able'

UPDATE:

Never Mind. I just turned off the options and then turned them on again and was then able to activate USB Debugging.

I'm good - let's hope the next steps work.

A (happier) Bug :)

___________________

Hey Everyone,

New LG G Pad owner (my wife took Big Red up on the deal they were running - such a good woman).

So i'm trying to root phone via the Kingo Root App Method..

I did a quick search on my issue, but unable to find anything.

I'm trying to turn USB Debugging 'on'. I've activated the Developer Options. When i go to 'USB Debugging' it is grey and when I 'click' it to 'enable', nothing is happening. I've tried to be sure I'm tapping on the box itself (after clicking all over the text). I've rebooted the device after enabling the Developer Options, to no avail.

I hope Big Red hasn't disabled the USB Debugging Option - its bad enough the bootloader is locked, but to prevent root as well. . .that would just get my quite upset.

If anyone has any ideas, or can confirm they are having similiar issues, please do let me know.

Thanks;

A (skeptical) Bug :)