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[G Pad 8.3 General] Hnk1:
Well, when I was trying to root my device for first time, I tried innumerous methods . Manually, via scripts and using some available scripts and programmes . It took me a very long time actually but eventually I got there.

My point simply is. If you haven't flashed a kdz file via lg tool 2014, I suggest you do so. Also sometimes, in previous stock versions, repairing via Verizon tools helped to root a device. So you can repair and then try rooting method.

I couldn't root version 4.4.2 but repairing via Verizon tool helped. My other guide pinned in general section has Verizon tools attached on the post

I suspect you updated via OTA ( which might be the reaason) while most of us who rooted couldn't wait for OTA and just flashed kdz.

Very best of luck to both of you.

Please refer to few above posts and it might help.
[G Pad 8.3 General] MaceBewley:
I have only used the kdz files (I haven't taken an OTA since my Droid X lol)

I'll look into the Verizon tools.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Hnk1:
Thank you for your feedback. I'll wait for your reply and see what I can do to sort the matter.
[G Pad 8.3 General] mopartonyg:
I used the Verizon tools, kdz and ota with no luck. the closest I got was using the Verizon tool and vroot with kingoroot. both said success but could not update binaries and no adb access. Thanks to all that are trying to help. I will keep plugging away, I like punishment. haha
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
HA! LOL!

[VK810.4G] [altev] [ViKtory810ROM] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 35A_08 5.0.2

[VK810.4G] [altev] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 35A_08 5.0.2

DEBLOAT SCRIPTS

and copies of all the files they remove

[VK810.4G] [altev] OTAs, .IMGs and KDZs, oh my
[G Pad 8.3 General] MaceBewley:
Got it where iroot said rooted (also showed rooted in download mode in the upper left hand corner) would not update binaries though, and kinguser granted root permisions to root apps, but said apps said root wasnt attained. Flashed them through twrp and it bootlooped just like when i tried flashing Viktory ROM....

I need more scotch!! Lmao
[G Pad 8.3 General] Hnk1:
Well, seems like some sort of bug that is affecting your device....

Keep trying. I gave 10 hours in a go to get the root finally!

I suggest after you get partial root. Reroot it again with Iroot and see what happens ??
[G Pad 8.3 General] DeanGibson:
Well, Titanium Backup apparently doesn't request full root, and thus fails to write to its backup directory. Cure: Allow read/write access to external storage. Install busybox (if not already installed), and use ADB to get root shell access:

mount -o remount,rw /system /system
cd	/system/etc/permissions/
grep -n WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	platform.xml	# should be line #65
mv	platform.xml	platform.xml.org
cp -p	platform.xml.org platform.xml
sed	'67{p;s:sdcard:media:}'	platform.xml.org >platform.xml
diff /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml.org /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml
--- platform.xml.org
+++ platform.xml
@@ -65,6 +65,7 @@
<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
+	<group gid="media_rw" />
</permission>

Then reboot. If you get SuperSU installed and working, it has a setting that makes the above unnecessary.
[G Pad 8.3 General] bomdjz:
Succeeded after 1 hour!

Sent from my IM-A860K using Vegaviet App
[G Pad 8.3 General] Hnk1:
Congrats.

Which method you used?
[G Pad 8.3 General] bomdjz:
use CWM to flash rom and flash supersu
[G Pad 8.3 General] mikekoz:
Rooting the LG VK810

I found this thread and was finally able to root my VK810 using iRoot. However, I am not sure if it is fully rooted, and the program put some garbage on my tablet. I uninstalled some Chinese app that looked like an app market, and some process that looked suspicious. Both programs reinstalled themselves somehow when I had the tablet connected to my PC at home. Although it seems to be rooted, I am not able to install Busybox for an app I just installed. I also cannot get Super SU to work. It will not update its binary. I am going to use it this way for a few days, but will probably end up un-rooting my tablet.
[G Pad 8.3 General] mikekoz:
How do you enter this in ADB? One line at a time, then enter? Sorry for the stupid question, but I have not used the app in a while! :D
[G Pad 8.3 General] Hnk1:
I have even added instructions how to root with supersu. I think that's what you should do as well.
[G Pad 8.3 General] DeanGibson:
You type:

adb shell
su

If this gives you a root prompt ("#"), then type the commands (up to and including the "diff") shown above.

You need busybox installed and either the proper links generated, OR you should prefix each of the commands with "busybox ".

Everything after the "diff" is the output from "diff", which should agree with what's shown.
[G Pad 8.3 General] mikekoz:
Thanks, but when I type in "ADB Shell" I get "shell@altev:/$"
[G Pad 8.3 General] mopartonyg:
at that point type su and enter to get # and see if that works.
[G Pad 8.3 General] mikekoz:
All I get is "su" and a blinking cursor underneath it. :crying:

After a few seconds I get "[ - ] connect ui: timer expired", then back to the "shell@altev:/$"
[G Pad 8.3 General] mopartonyg:
Than you you are not rooted yet. Have to have root access to use adb shell and su
[G Pad 8.3 General] mikekoz:
That is what I was afraid of. This tablet has been one of two that I own that are "unrootable!". I have tried pretty much every method out there and none worked. I could not root it on 4.2.2, 4.4.2, and now 5.02. I find it confusing that some people with the same exact tablet have had no problems using the same methods I have tried (Towelroot, Kingoroot, iRoot, and several more I cannot remember). IRoot came the closest. It even said it was successful. I guess I will just continue to enjoy it the way it is, unless any of you can come up with something! I think it is a great tablet as it is. I would just like to tweak it a bit!! I thank all of you for your help. :good:
[G Pad 8.3 General] mopartonyg:
Yep, I can root 4.4.2 with stump root but have not been able to root 5.0.2 with anything. I will keep trying, I am not smart enough to give up.
[G Pad 8.3 General] DeanGibson:
Warning!! Warning!! Warning!!

I posted the above with a bit of trepidation, because if you don't understand what is going or make a mistake in typing and don't recognize the error, you can leave your device in a possibly unbootable state (eg, missing or corrupted "platform.xml" file).

I will not accept responsibility for that. Not knowing how to get to the state where you can type the above commands (eg, adb shell and then "su" and recognizing the command line responses that indicate whether or not you have root), puts you (or anyone else) in a very vulnerable position.

That doesn't make you (or anyone else) stupid; it just means you lack knowledge in this area, and I'm a bit reticent to leave you in a situation where "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing".

You may want to have a local friend who is familiar with Linux commands (and can figure out what is going on), do the above steps while you watch.

It's really best to dive into this stuff one step at a time, and the above steps aren't the best way to do that, as I think you are seeing.
[G Pad 8.3 General] mikekoz:
No problem! I never went any further than typing "ADB Shell" then "SU". After realizing the tablet was not really rooted, I went no further. I am not going to spend any more time on it.
[G Pad 8.3 General] mopartonyg:
+1 to that bro
[G Pad 8.3 General] mikekoz:
Oddly enough, when I turned on the tablet the other day, I decided to run iRoot one more time. For some reason, I am now fully rooted. SU still will not update, but the Kingroot app is working just as well. I wish I could explain it, but I cannot!
[G Pad 8.3 General] Hnk1:
Oddly, for me it worked the second time while running other application (kingoroot)for windows.

You can replace your root app as mentioned in my guide. Good luck
[G Pad 8.3 General] DeanGibson:
Oddity

Well, I decided to reload the v5.0.2 stock KDZ file, and then re-apply iRoot v1.8.3, to one of my VK810 tablets. I must have tried iRoot about ten times, and each time the rooting process failed (although sometimes the software reported success).

So, I thought, perhaps now SuperSU will work, and I installed it. It thought it had root access and wanted to update SU, but that failed.

Then I remembered, when I previously used iRoot to root my two VK810 tablets, SuperSU was installed (but not functional). So, I tried iRoot again, and voila! A successful root! I then uninstalled SuperSU, since in my prior installs it has not worked after iRoot.

So, for anyone having problems with iRoot, you might try the above.

Also, note that iRoot v1.8.3 now updates itself to v1.8.5 before proceeding with the rooting process. Hnk1, you might want to find the v1.8.5 download link and put it in your original message.
[G Pad 8.3 General] DeanGibson:
KingRoot

Rather than update my previous reply (buried in the thread) to your above message, here is an update:

KingRoot and KingUser are (somewhat) described, documented, and supported in this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461

Edit: KingRoot (both the app and the desktop version) were unable to root my VK810. KingRoot is not the same as iRoot, although both of them use the same "KingUser" root management app after rooting. What other similarities there are, I don't know, and not being able to read Chinese doesn't help ...
[G Pad 8.3 General] Hnk1:
Cheers a million for your feedback, suggestions and advice.

Much appreciated. Would add it to the guide !
[G Pad 8.3 General] Kraig.kak:
Found this to remove King apps and replace with SuperSU:

https://youtu.be/3O3DcpeS_Ic

So I'm going to try Kingo and then this on my VK810 later...

Question though, should I use the Kingo apk or the PC exe?
[G Pad 8.3 General] Hnk1:
Cheers for your feedback.

Can you kindly confirm if it works ?
[G Pad 8.3 General] MonaLisaOverdrive:
Perfect example of why I'm hesitant about using this method to root my tablet. Strongly tempted, but holding off.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Kraig.kak:
Yep it works, but be patient.

I used iRoot on the PC, uninstalled the Chinese apps, then ran super-sume. It seems to go slowly so be patient but in the end, the iRoot superuser tool was gone and the SuperSU binary updated just fine.
[G Pad 8.3 General] abced123:
I rooted it by using flashing the recovery / superSU binary method. It was fine . However, I cant get into recovery today . It shows Fastboot mode started udc_start() and hang there . Using the Power Off+ Volume Down button can get to the menu Continue to boot, Factory reset . Try to factory reset , etc. still nothing happens. Any idea what makes the recovery gone ?
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
If you're running stock LG 5.0.2, you need to flash the old version of the aboot.img (bootloader) through Terminal Emulator or AFB in order to get back into custom recovery. Then once you're done in custom recovery, you need to reflash the 5.0.2 aboot.img. You can find them in my ROM link in my signature below.

[VK810.4G] [altev] [ViKtory810ROM] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 35A_08 5.0.2

[VK810.4G] [altev] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 35A_08 5.0.2

DEBLOAT SCRIPTS

and copies of all the files they remove

[VK810.4G] [altev] OTAs, .IMGs and KDZs, oh my
[G Pad 8.3 General] abced123:
So, you meant if we wanna go to twrp recover, we need to change to 4.2.2. aboot ? Then, do whatever you want in recovery and flash 5.0.2 aboot agian to boot back to ROM ? I thought 2.7.1.0 twrp recovery supports 5.0.2
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Yep, that's exactly what I mean. It has nothing to do with what TWRP supports. Even KitKat stock LG ROM builds like 23A and 24A needed the 4.2.2 aboot in order to work with TWRP. It has to do with what LG changed in the bootloader starting with KitKat.

The guy who released TWRP v2.8.7.0 in a thread in Development said if he ever has time he plans on attempting to conquer the bootloader problem but real life comes first for all of us.

Edit: [MENTION=4218641]AndroidUser00110001[/MENTION] in his TWRP thread. Please don't hassle him about it (not just aimed at you, anyone who comes across his post).
[G Pad 8.3 General] MonaLisaOverdrive:
After discovering that the upgrade added a Guest user to my tablet and (I think) locked my bootloader, I'm seriously considering moving forward with iRoot. Is it a tablet-only root method? Meaning: can it root my tablet without having to install a desktop component?
[G Pad 8.3 General] Hnk1:
I am afraid, the only method that I am aware of is that you will need to install it to your PC.

Iroot also has an apk file. You can try it quote me back and I will update it in my guide if that method works

I hope this answers your query
[G Pad 8.3 General] rgp1236:
I used the desktop version of iroot today with no problems. A security scan after the install was clear. I tried the tablet version but it was not successful.

I hav found that some apps will not run with the Kinguser SU. I was having difficulty with the SU apk so I tried the method described here http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html on WolfDroid to install Chainfire's SU and uninstall the Kinguser version. I had used it on a g pad 7 an it worked flawlessly on the 8.3. Both are Verizon devices. I then uninstalled the chinese apps. Thanks for your post!
[G Pad 8.3 General] MonaLisaOverdrive:
What utility did you use for the scan, if you don't mind me asking?
[G Pad 8.3 General] MonaLisaOverdrive:
I accidentally downloaded the Kingo Root apk instead of iRoot. I'll download iRoot, try it and report back
[G Pad 8.3 General] rgp1236:
Not at all. I first removed the software from my PC and tablet. I have a PC dedicated to doing this sort of stuff, do nothing personal is on it. I scanned my PC with Microsoft Security Essentials on Win 7. On the tablet, I used AVG Pro. Nothing found on either, but as you know that not a 100% guarantee.
[G Pad 8.3 General] MonaLisaOverdrive:
Thanks for the response... a dedicated PC is a fantastic idea. Since I don't have one I'll stick with the tablet-only option...or try to find one.
[G Pad 8.3 General] DeanGibson:
More fantastic ideas

Other fantastic ideas include:

Installing a Virtual Machine manager (eg, Oracle's VirtualBox, which is excellent and free) on your PC, installing some version of Windows in that, backing that up, and then running suspect software in that.

Using one of the hard disk partitioning tools to create an additional partition, installing a version of Windows (or making a copy) in the new partition, setting up dual-boot, and using that.
[G Pad 8.3 General] krazyace35:
No matter what configuration you use this root method requires Internet to root which means it downloads files to root your device from Chinese servers you can scan all the apps/programs for viruses and malware but never find anything so after using this method I recommend using this app to replace kingroot (kinguser) Super-SuMe https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=darkslide.com.supersume
[G Pad 8.3 General] rfarrah:
STEPS

1.Install iRoot (also called Vroot) (in chinese). The Chinese version is on 1.85 while the english translated is still on 1.78. Use the Chinese one.

http://www.mgyun.com/

More specifically HERE

2.Run iRoot app from PC. Wait till it is complete. You will have root with some system cleaner app with King user.

IF ABOVE FAILS

1.Install KingoRoot as well

http://www.kingoapp.com/

2.After running iRoot, run KingoRoot. Wait about 5-8 minutes as it would go on forever. Close it afterwards.

3. Run Iroot and Kingoroot together. Wait till it is restarted and you acquire root with KingUser

3. Download supersu from here and install its apk. Upgrade binaries and uninstall kinguser.SUPERSU BETA 2.49

The apk file is located in the zip

If binary upgrade fails, try2.48 version. Link given below.

You should be rooted with Supersu.

Well, after several tries - no go here on 35B....

More research must be required on my part.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Hnk1:
It was very strange that out of many users who tried rooting device, two complaint before you they couldn't root their device using this method. I actually couldn't understand why but maybe someone else can chip in a bit ?
[G Pad 8.3 General] rfarrah:
You misunderstand. I'm not complaining. I had actually rooted using this method before the latest update. I lost root with the last update and I simply haven't found a way to do it since updating to the latest version. I'm not giving up - just need to do more research and report back....
[G Pad 8.3 General] Hnk1:
I'm sorry, I didn't mean complaining. I meant, two other users on 35A couldn't root their devices using this method so it was a bit odd and I sort of filled a complaint with myself that I needed to rectify for them and see what's the reason behind it.

I am still on 35A so I'm afraid I can't test any method yet.

Your feedback would be highly appreciated mate. Please keep it coming!
[G Pad 8.3 General] oldpoem:
I couldn't root it with iroot on 35A until I changed my usb cable. The weird thing is it works fine on all other usage just not unable to root this device. For 35B I didn't test iroot with it. Tried to flash 35B KDZ but flash tool crashed every time. So int the end flash 35A then root via iroot. Installed custom recovery (TWRP then CWM) then flash 35B ,SuperSU,Debloated script via CWM. It works fine now.
[G Pad 8.3 General] rfarrah:
I've tried two different usb cables in two different usb ports. I've tried both iroot and Kingo twice on two different days - still no go on 35B for me. Hmmmmm.
[G Pad 8.3 General] oldpoem:
Why not just root on previous rom (35A) and flash 36B+SuperSU via Custom recovery?
[G Pad 8.3 General] rfarrah:
Already running 35B, never installed a custom recovery (didn't really have a use for it), I just like being rooted so I can make use of TB and Greenify.
[G Pad 8.3 General] abced123:
how do you flash the 36B ( kdz ? ) thru recovery ? or you meant let it OTA ?
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
You can't take OTAs when you're rooted. At best it'll fail to update, at worst a bootloop until you delete the OTA files through custom recovery.

If you're rooted and have a custom recovery installed, then you can flash my ROM in my signature below to get on the latest update.

[VK810.4G] [altev] [ViKtory810ROM] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 36B_00 5.0.2

[VK810.4G] [altev] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 36B_00 5.0.2

DEBLOAT SCRIPTS

and copies of all the files they remove

[VK810.4G] [altev] OTAs, .IMGs and KDZs, oh my
[G Pad 8.3 General] abced123:
A bit confusing after reading this threads' posts and looking at your files dir , I got a few questions :

At first, I plan to do the "orginal" ( long ) way with the goal of saving /data . So, I plan to flash 4.2.2 aboot, boot to recovery, do nandroid backup of /data ; then clean flash 36B KDZ with flashtool, root and flash recovery, superSU , debloat again as with the original 35A thread, then boot to recovery to restore /data; flash 36B aboot, and reboot.

But, with all your files :

1) Flash 4.2.2 aboot, boot to recovery, nandroid backup , wipe out everything ( system, data, dalvik, etc) flash your 36B ROM , flash superSU , debloat, and restore nandroid. This is what you meant ? and I guess it will save some time compared to the above method .

2) what are the 36B system image (.7z format ) for ? Can I dirty flash it in recovery ? so no need of /data backup ?

TIA
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I've continued this conversation in my ROM thread: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=62544591&postcount=155
[G Pad 8.3 General] rfarrah:
Actually, you CAN take an OTA if you are rooted - as long as you DON'T have a custom recovery installed. Unfortunately, you will typically lose root when you take an OTA.
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Not as of Lollipop, at least on LG devices. The reason is OTAs now check to see if the system partition has been modified, which it is the moment you root.

[VK810.4G] [altev] [ViKtory810ROM] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 36B_00 5.0.2

[VK810.4G] [altev] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 36B_00 5.0.2

DEBLOAT SCRIPTS

and copies of all the files they remove

[VK810.4G] [altev] OTAs, .IMGs and KDZs, oh my
[G Pad 8.3 General] rfarrah:
Well, I was about to say that I had just done it going from 35A to 35B, but now that I think about it when I took the OTA the tablet went into a bootloop and I had to restore/install via the LG Tool.

So you are correct.

Thanks for correcting my misstatement!
[G Pad 8.3 General] sefirosu0522:
So I'm on 36b. None of these methods are working for me. I tried iroot first and then kingo and iroot together. Both rooting at the same time but it keeps failing. Any suggestions?
[G Pad 8.3 General] rfarrah:
I am right there with you in the same boat. Tried the same procedures (several times), but no luck so far.
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Downgrade to 24B or earlier via KDZ and the LG Flash Tool 2014, root using Stump, put TWRP on, upgrade TWRP to 2.8.7.0 and flash my ROM in my signature. Optionally (but likely you'll want to) flash the SuperSU.zip after flashing my ROM.
[G Pad 8.3 General] sefirosu0522:
Does something have to change with the aboot? I thought we had to change it? I don't really care about TWRP. If I can kdz back to 24B, install TWRP, and then you're ROM, I'll be fine. But if I want to debloat, do I have to flash the 4.2.2 aboot? Or can I just flash after flashing ROM?
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I'll continue this conversation in my ROM thread here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=62728193&postcount=159.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Hnk1:
I did lots of research yesterday, almost 14 hours straight trying to root 35B version, did not seem to work for me using all the exploits (mentioned here and many others)

Reverted back to 35A, Running Iroot and KingoRoot together only rooted my device. Only Iroot didnot work although i ran it 5 times.
[G Pad 8.3 General] AASonyKK:
For Revert back to 35A you used the download mode? I tried to turn off the tablet and long press the vol up + vol down and connect the usb but it didn't work. I need to do something different?
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
On the VK810.4G variant it's just Volume Up and insert USB. On other variants it's both Volume buttons.

[VK810.4G] [altev] [ViKtory810ROM] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 36B_00 5.0.2

[VK810.4G] [altev] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 36B_00 5.0.2

DEBLOAT SCRIPTS

and copies of all the files they remove

[VK810.4G] [altev] OTAs, .IMGs and KDZs, oh my
[G Pad 8.3 General] sefirosu0522:
Finally got around to doing this. Worked like a charm. Thank you!
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
You're welcome! Glad it worked as planned.
[G Pad 8.3 General] MonaLisaOverdrive:
I finally caved and used the PC version of iRoot. It successfully rooted my device and rebooted it.

I then uninstalled iRoot, the two additional programs it installed, then installed SuperSU using the link in the first post (the 2.49 version). I started it, was prompted "The SU binary needs to be updated. Continue?" and clicked OK.

The update failed, so I rebooted and tried again. This time it also failed. Running Root Checker Pro succeeds for Stages 1 & 2 but fails Stage 3 and reports "Root User Account: Error" with the following detail

Error: stderr: [-] Connection to ui timed out, stdout: null, exit_value: 1

Should I expect the SuperSU binary to update or is there a manual update I should do?
[G Pad 8.3 General] Hnk1:
Actually you can use supersume (which is unfortunately paid) to change it to supersu. It works like a charm.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=darkslide.com.supersumepro&hl=en

OR you can flash aboot from kitkat, flash twrp, flash supersu via twrp, flash aboot from lollipop.