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[G Pad 8.3 General] DennisOC12:
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 :)[/QUOTE]

Kingo will only read the VZW G Pad when it is in Ethernet connection mode. PC Connection > Select USB Connection > Internet Connection > Ethernet
[G Pad 8.3 General] gotbeer:
Just got my tablet today. Only $10 on contact. $50 - $40 for trying out Isus on my new phone. Disappointed to find no real root method yet, just have to be patient. I lasted almost 2 days before rooting the new G2.
[G Pad 8.3 General] bamemanxxa3416:
Try a little search my friend.....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2703825

It roots version 4.2.2 or the new 4.4.2 Just follow instructions
[G Pad 8.3 General] gotbeer:
Read that and didn't even think it applied to the vzw version.

Anybody else have really crappy muffled sound below 50% volume?
[G Pad 8.3 General] brw9100:
Yeah, mine sounds muffled at the lower range. Haven't found a fix yet.
[G Pad 8.3 General] popezaphod:
I downloaded the Viper audio and it improved things a lot: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/tweak-your-mobile-audio-with-viper4android-audio-effects/
[G Pad 8.3 General] gotbeer:
What settings did you use in Viper?
[G Pad 8.3 General] cobra7361:
kitkat?

Has anyone updated there g pad to kitkat?

The link on the first post says that all g pads can update..

I am rooted but on 4.2.2

Would love to have kitkat....or am i missing something?

Or is that just a root method for 4.4 and 4.2?
[G Pad 8.3 General] brw9100:
Well, seeing as how there is not custom recovery yet for the Verizon model any ROM upgrades will have to come from Verizon. Hopefully we'll get custom recovery soon and be able to take advantage of some of the other offerings available.
[G Pad 8.3 General] cobra7361:
I know there is no custom recovery...

I am the one who posted that kingo root works on this device..

Thought maybe i missed something...lol

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Has anyone installrf the update from verizon?

I have tried for awile and wont install...

Has anyone else installed without romoving root access?
[G Pad 8.3 General] popezaphod:
I honestly don't remember; I just dinked around until I liked the sound. I know I turned on the "speaker optimization" setting, possibly the mega bass, and then tried different equalizer settings.
[G Pad 8.3 General] brw9100:
Checking on my G Pad says no updates available from Verizon.
[G Pad 8.3 General] R1150GSA:
The audio is atrocious. Compared to my N7 2013 the G Pad sounds like a cardboard box with a crummy mono speaker.

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Wow! What a difference Viper makes. MUCH better audio. Not sure what kind of hit the battery takes but it's well worth it. Changes the whole nature of the device.

Now, why do you suppose it didn't ship with an improved driver in the first place?
[G Pad 8.3 General] maxximuscool:
I just bought a VK810 from Ebay and trying to find a way to enabling 3G modem on it so it will support other than 4G.

But it turns out my purchase was a waste :( The damn device has locked bootloader and no dev support at all.

I'm watching this space for any hope of getting it to work in New Zealand without the 4G but 3G :(

Qualcomm chip has 3G/4G built in and if it has 4G LTE then why does not it have 3G as well? It could be disabled by the software to restrict customers from buying it to use on other carriers, that is my guess.

I hope LG provide a timely update on this device, it is only just released last month and it still stuck on 4.2.2. Seriously?
[G Pad 8.3 General] gotbeer:
Tried rooting via this method, however it says device is not supported. Post the following device model in the forums...

After that it reboots into recover and says select install from ADB via the volume buttons. However this option does not show up since I have the default recovery. Cant get a new recovery until you root? Am I missing a step somewhere?
[G Pad 8.3 General] popezaphod:
I know that in the U.S. on Verizon the unit only has 4G support. Assuming it's the same hardware, you're out of luck.

And yes, the bootloader is locked and there is no way to get a custom ROM installed.

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Try Kingo. It worked like a charm and may be the only method that works on the VZW version.
[G Pad 8.3 General] edgemaster191:
I just used Kingo to root mine and it worked great.
[G Pad 8.3 General] mongonexus:
vzw lte 8.3 rooted by kingo, tmolte note 3 rooted before the holidays by kingo, not to bad at all
[G Pad 8.3 General] maxximuscool:
I wandering why isn't anyone on XDA working on this version of G Pad 8.3 and unlock the BootLoader.

Please someone pick this up as a project.
[G Pad 8.3 General] joeminati:
Rooted and works great. Thanks again.
[G Pad 8.3 General] popezaphod:
I wish I had the skills to do more than offer to be a guinea pig.
[G Pad 8.3 General] joeminati:
Anybody have a list of what Verizon apps that are safe to get rid of?
[G Pad 8.3 General] ibawanzingee:
I just rooted my vk810 and was able to install adaway, and remove bloatware using saferoot! I felt good about using this because if it fails, it does nothing (no risk of bricking). Now the question is, will ezunlock.apk unlock the bootloader? (Worked on my SGS3)
[G Pad 8.3 General] bamemanxxa3416:
Well I tried the ezunlock.apk and now i'm stuck at the initial power on screen with no adb access. Hopefully I can get past the issue as the bootloader is now corrupt or acts like its corrupt.
[G Pad 8.3 General] maxximuscool:
Thanks guys for sacrificing your devices as lab rats.

I still waiting to hear the good news that someone has broken the locked bootloader on this G pad. It would bring so much potential to the device for future software upgrade and alternative. Thank you.
[G Pad 8.3 General] cubsf4n:
Any possibility you have time now to try and knock this out?
[G Pad 8.3 General] id10terror:
You guys really shouldn't be messing with the bootloaders unless you really know what you're doing.. Just a friendly suggestion :)

These bootloaders don't need to be unlocked as the ABOOT in 4.2.2 is built using the LittleKernel (LK) and there is a vulnerability that can be exploited. The reason it works is because of some flawed logic in the code which loads the kernel or recovery into memory prior to any signature checks. Loki patched images take advantage of this and bypass the signature check in the bootloader, thus booting an "insecure" recovery or kernel is possible. This exploit is patched in 4.4.2, but we have been able to preserve the 4.2.2 ABOOT and keep the exploit alive in the V500.

A more technical explanation here for those interested:

http://blog.azimuthsecurity.com/2013/05/exploiting-samsung-galaxy-s4-secure-boot.html

I was able to create a version of the loki_patch tool which uses the correct memory addresses for the VK810. The tool successfully patched a recovery image and was actually able to boot into TWRP bypassing the bootloader signature check. However the TWRP version being used to test was intended for the V500, so it was barely usable aside from actually booting. Drive were not mounting correctly, and I considerring I do not own the VK810, very limited troubleshooting was done on my part through the generous time of an xda member.

So, at the moment half the work is done, and it IS possible to boot a custom recovery or kernel. The problem is there are no custom recoveries or kernels built that can be patched to boot on your devices. I think [MENTION=4557482]Drgravy[/MENTION] attempted to compile a version with limited success as he doesn't own an VK810 either and is limited in his testing.

Next step would be for someone to compile a proper version of TWRP made for your device. You can find the loki_patch changes for VK810 on my git:

https://github.com/id10terror/loki/tree/VK810
[G Pad 8.3 General] ibawanzingee:
Wow, this is very exciting news! I hope something happens soon! But at least I'm rooted for now.

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I'm really sorry to hear this, man. In the past, I've tried things that I wasn't sure would work, so that's why I didn't want to mess around with ezunlock. I soft bricked my SGS3 like three times before I got it right, and that's after reading up on the subject for 4 hours!
[G Pad 8.3 General] Drgravy:
ok I have a new version of TWRP compiled that was tested by one user which seemed to work fine

except selinux was broke which wont get fixed until the kernel source for your device gets released (this will only be an issue on kitkat roms)

backups still work fine

but I need some more testers

if your interested and know how to use ADB

hit me up on google hangouts
[G Pad 8.3 General] ibawanzingee:
Wow, that's really exciting! Have you heard anything about the bootloader being unlocked? And what's selinux? The security? I might be interested in testing. I'm going to think about that.
[G Pad 8.3 General] drifter3179:
I wish i knew how to use adb so i could help, im going to research and see what i can learn. (sorry just starting out)
[G Pad 8.3 General] drifter3179:
Adb logcat for my vk810

I hope this helps... let me know whwat we need done
[G Pad 8.3 General] drifter3179:
Logcat 2 (second part of my logcat file)

Second part 2 of 3
[G Pad 8.3 General] drifter3179:
trying to get help with creating twrp

Was able to do first part of instructions once i try to type loki_patch it says unrecognized command or file (yes i am running as admin yes cmd is located in the correct directory same as loki_patch not sure what im doing wrong any help?
[G Pad 8.3 General] traccdma:
TWRP RECOVERY CONFIRMED ON VZW G PAD 8.3

Huge thanks go out to id10terror for the custom loki_flash patch and drgravy for the working TWRP. These guys made it work without even having a VZW device in hand.

I expect that drgray will post a step by step with download link soon. hopefully with donation links!

I'll be thrilled if I can get a de-bloated ROM or better ported stock Google Play Edition ROM. 4.2.2 (since LG hasn't released source for VZW kitkat yet) is perfectly fine for my use. Adobe flash is much easier to use on JB, and I've seen far lower 'android system' battery use on JB vs KitKat.
[G Pad 8.3 General] maxximuscool:
Great news. Now I would happily donate for this once it is cooked.

Now, someone please pick it up and work on CM11 on this? Or Google Edition would be perfect. Since it has the same chipped as the Nexus7.
[G Pad 8.3 General] popezaphod:
Anxiously awaiting download link and instructions!
[G Pad 8.3 General] joeminati:
Yess.... Where do I donate :beer:
[G Pad 8.3 General] Drgravy:
I'll try and get twrp posted for you guys later tonight!

a little busy right now just be patient;)
[G Pad 8.3 General] TYMO68:
Excellent and most appreciative to you Drgravy for your hard work and dedication for finally getting a working TWRP recovery for our device. However, keep in mind guys that until we get a compatible ROM for our variant of the G Pad to flash TWRP really won't benefit us any.
[G Pad 8.3 General] ibawanzingee:
So this is it! And here I was, worried that the vk810 wouldn't get any of the good stuff while the g pad got all the goodies.

With this pack that drgravy is uploading - we can now backup and restore, right? I know we have to wait for compatible roms, but if I'm messing around and take it too far, I can just restore, right?

[MENTION=2093090]traccdma[/MENTION] - I've been able to root and debloat my vk810. I got about 1GB+ of storage back.
[G Pad 8.3 General] rfarrah:
Thank you, Debbie Downer. How about if we just go one step at a time, yes?
[G Pad 8.3 General] drifter3179:
LMFAO

Couldn't. Have said it better myself. Im hereif anyone needs testers
[G Pad 8.3 General] TYMO68:
Interesting you both ridicule when all I'm trying to do is inform and state the facts so that those who are not familiar with the ROM flashing process are aware so they don't ruin their devices. It's not about being a downer it's providing guidance and helping those in the XDA community and as the first step we have root, next (TWRP) a recovery, then FINALLY compatible ROMs. Maybe you both should BOTH take note and if you don't have anything nice to say have a cup of shut up.

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[Interesting you ridicule when all I'm trying to do is inform and state the facts so that those who are not familiar with the ROM flashing process are aware so they don't ruin their devices. It's not about being a downer it's providing guidance and helping those in the XDA community and as the first step we have root, next (TWRP) a recovery, then FINALLY compatible ROMs. Maybe you should take note and if you don't have anything nice to say have a cup of shut up.
[G Pad 8.3 General] rfarrah:
Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge and experience with us lesser newbies. However: try to lighten up a little.
[G Pad 8.3 General] TYMO68:
No need to be cheeky mate, just trying to offer guidance..... Newbie or Oldie it doesn't matter we can all learn from one another. Just don't want anyone to pay the price with their devices for not gaining free knowledge when that's what XDA is here for :) Cheers!
[G Pad 8.3 General] popezaphod:
We're all on the same side here: We all want to customize our VZW G Pads. Rooting was the first step - done. A custom recovery (TWRP) was the second step - done. Now we need ROMs to flash.

I wish I had the knowledge to compile and test ROMs!
[G Pad 8.3 General] cobra7361:
No word on when recovery will be posted...waiting on this a long time

So thankful someone picked this project up...hope gets posted soon

Thanks to everyone who had worked and tested for this tablet
[G Pad 8.3 General] bamemanxxa3416:
Here you go and be sure to give a thanks for the fantastic work!!!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=52172232
[G Pad 8.3 General] cobra7361:
Awesome...we got root and now a recovery...

Just did my first nandroid....

Now if only someone would make a 4.4 rom...would be the perfect tablet...imo

Is there anyone that would take this project on?..

Seems to be alot of pple with this tablet
[G Pad 8.3 General] bamemanxxa3416:
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I'm really sorry to hear this, man. In the past, I've tried things that I wasn't sure would work, so that's why I didn't want to mess around with ezunlock. I soft bricked my SGS3 like three times before I got it right, and that's after reading up on the subject for 4 hours!

Well VZW really stepped up and replaced my flash memory according to them and I have now rerooted and now have recovery. Thanks guys!!!
[G Pad 8.3 General] RyuujinZero:
delete
[G Pad 8.3 General] paperWastage:
Offline root without kingo possible
[G Pad 8.3 General] joeminati:
There's several options that mention Xperia devices options....

What options should be applied?

Sent from my VK810 4G
[G Pad 8.3 General] paperWastage:
i used option 0. it shows up when you execute the script on your computer file

"0) Xperia Root by cubeundcube"

tablet was on "Ethernet mode", adb was working
[G Pad 8.3 General] prerunnerseth:
Anyone else have trouble getting the Gpad to go into debugging mode? box is checked, installed VZ united driver... nothing works... adb devices shows nothing. tried on a Win 7 and Win xp machine.. same results.
[G Pad 8.3 General] paperWastage:
make sure you have the lg drivers installed

You have to select mode internet connection->Ethernet as well.
[G Pad 8.3 General] prerunnerseth:
Thanks that worked.. except now i just get a root:failed from Kingo and the Ioroot when it tries to reboot into recovery i just get the android guy laying on his back. never had this much trouble rooting a device before.
[G Pad 8.3 General] paperWastage:
I think the stock recovery is crap

At full power-off, If you press power+volume up, you get to the recovery screen with that broken robot and "no commmand'

Can you try getting into recovery a second method:

At full power-off, press power+volume down, then choose the wipr -cache option to see if you get into recovery properly

Anyways, ioroot doesn't work, kingo keeps giving Mr server error, I rooted it a third way ( posted somewhere above)
[G Pad 8.3 General] Skizzy034:
Just got this tablet a few days ago. Kingo worked fine for me on the first try. It was a little odd getting adb to recognize the device but it eventually did.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Vref:
Not having any luck using a Macbook Pro. I've got the proper drivers installed, ADB recognizes the device but when I attempt to run the script I keep getting "cannot execute binary" messages as it runs each line. After its run through all the lines at the end it says "You can close all open command-prompts now!

After reboot all is done! Have fun!

Bin4ry"

But of course it hasn't rooted anything. Anyone with Mac experience out there?
[G Pad 8.3 General] rfarrah:
This was the easiest and fastest root I've ever experienced on ANY device: http://towelroot.com/

Worked perfectly on my GPad. Now, to find a good, easy, quick Recovery install. :D
[G Pad 8.3 General] cobra7361:
Here's the recovery for g pad...

You HAVE to use adb to install...and this is the only recovery for the vk810
[G Pad 8.3 General] whoamigriffiths:
Haha yes, my gpad is already rooted but I tried towelroot on my 4yr olds cheap no Name tablet... and it worked ?
[G Pad 8.3 General] foundsoul80:
Used towelroot and it worked... ty guys!
[G Pad 8.3 General] Youdoofus:
very important detail i have yet to see in this thread (but im only on page 4) the usb connection needs to be internet as a ethernet connection or it either wont recognize or itll fail if its connected as a modem
[G Pad 8.3 General] infomorph:
Had no success with Kingo root (tried on two separate Win7 PCs, using the proper drivers, with an internet: ethernet connection; just wouldn't recognize the tablet) or with saferoot (via Ubuntu; it stalled on "sending files"), but towelroot worked like a charm.
[G Pad 8.3 General] DeanGibson:
Rooted VK810-22B w/ Stump.apk!

Neither IOroot or TowelRoot.apk were able to root my VK810-22B tablet:

IOroot (June 17 version) rebooted into stock recovery, but did not like "datroot.zip" (some sort of validation error). Same IOroot worked flawlessly on my LG G3 (also running 4.4.2).

TowelRoot installed but reported that the device was not supported.

I did not try Kingo.

Edit: Stump.apk worked -- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2850906
[G Pad 8.3 General] MonaLisaOverdrive:
Same here on rooting with towelroot. I have a Verizon LG GPad 8.3...VK810...with the 4.4.2 OTA update.

If I have time today I may poke around to see if I can a) root it some other way b) what changed with the update to prevent towelroot from working
[G Pad 8.3 General] modus81:
Could someone try this?Not sure if it'll work on the g pad, but it's worth trying. http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...r-lg-g3-from-any-us-carrier-including-sprint/
[G Pad 8.3 General] modus81:
Nope. Device unsupported!
[General Topics] J. Clarkson:
Hi all,

I bought the HTC One yesterday, I got a good deal cut price of £210 I'm in the UK (London). I previously had the Nexus 4, but I wanted something better looking, this phone certainly fits the bill. I posted on the suggest device thread before, most recommended the HTC One a week ago.

Today, I'm reading some threads in the HTC One section and it looks scary the amount of problems all kinds people are experiencing.

What is the root of all these problems? Is it to do with custom ROMs? I'm a simple user, I've never used anything but default/STOCK what the phone comes with.

The phone is still brand new. Should I sell it next week, get my money back and buy a Nexus 5?

If I don't update to 4.4.2 will it be safe to use?

Please advise, asap, thanks.

I'm referring to posts like cracking sounds with the speaker, loud speaker turning on by itself, purple tint on camera.
[General Topics] tommypacker:
If you don't mod your phone, it's unlikely you'll run into any of the problems people here talk about. Get the Nexus 5 if you want it, but don't sell the One just because people have a lot of problems with it. It's a really great device and you just bought it so not really worth it.
[Droid Ultra General] StarkRaving:
ALL CREDIT FOR THE EXPLOIT GOES TO JCASE, AND TO NWKENT FOR HIS SIMPLIFIED BUNDLE.

I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR PHONE OR ANY DAMAGE INCURRED FROM APPLYING THIS. READ ALL DIRECTIONS UNTIL YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS​

As previously posted here for 4.2.2: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2658277, I can also confirm that the package from NWKENT (http://waynekent.com/page18.html) part #2 holding the exploit generously provided by JCASE works when upgrading a rooted 4.2.2 to 4.4

Again, as the mini XT1030 does not have it's own place I thought it best to confirm my experience here to make it easier for other mini users.
[Droid Ultra General] raiderep:
Nice, thanks for posting this! I have already successfully got a droid maxx to 4.4 with root and ended up selling it. I want a mini with root on 4.4 and was wondering if it was the same process or not.
[Droid Ultra General] StarkRaving:
Yes, only problem is it looks like the new ones are shipping from VZW with 4.4 installed. Wife bought her's a week ago and it was already on KK. If you want root now, look for a seller that can guarantee 4.2.2 - otherwise you'll be waiting for a 4.4 exploit to surface.

Honestly, aside from being able to remove the bloatware from VZW, I could do without root. I've been very happy with the Mini, not only structurally, but also in speed and responsiveness.
[Droid Ultra General] raiderep:
I agree about root because I have a mini on 4.4 and no root already. I'm just debating on getting one with 4.2.2 so I can have root and if its worth it or not. I'm so used to needing root and now that I don't I still seem to fall back to wanting it anyway, Cadillac problems....
[Droid Ultra General] mkarps:
This is good news. I'm looking at picking one up and need root...but first have to figure out how to get flash to page plus to stick...
[Droid Ultra General] rustproofnuts:
mini 4.4

I apologize for asking a question that you may have already answered. I just want to be sure before I root. I see your thread said successful update 4.2.2 to 4.4 rooted. I have a mini that is already updated to 4.4 and was wondering if I can root with the update already installed. Or should I downgrade to 4.2.2 then root than upgrade. I can only assume the original was 4.2 when we got the phone. The phone status does say update successful and its currently 4.4. And system is 19.5.3 obakem_Verizon. Thank you in advance for any help you can give
[Droid Ultra General] BladeRunner:
Sorry, but unless you were already rooted and followed the appropriate steps prior to taking the update OR you get your bootloader unlocked then you are stuck on 4.4 with no root. There's no way to downgrade without an unlocked bootloader BTW
[Droid Ultra General] DroidRazrNy:
still no root for 1030???

Still no exploit for the 4.4.2 on the xt 1030???