[ how to ][root][GB] root the lg viper GB/ics

**gollum18** · 05-02-2012, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by Mista_J

When I tried to boot into recovery using quick boot, I quickly saw the Android man with an exclamation point inside a triangle, then it rebooted to the os.

That's the issue I've been having try shabbys above script.

**gollum18** · 05-02-2012, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by Shabbypenguin

recovery is on mmcblk0p13 for the lucid and connect (your sister phone)

best case scenario is it works fully, worst case my script is screwy and does nothing :/

this should reroot ya and install a nice busybox and cwm

shabby it dooesnt flash recovery or install busy box.

**Mista_J** · 05-02-2012, 06:38 PM

As long as I have this stock rom, in the future when this phone upgrades to ics, will I still receive the update?

**gollum18** · 05-02-2012, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by Mista_J

As long as I have this stock rom, in the future when this phone upgrades to ics, will I still receive the update?

Yes you will still receive OTA updates from sprint even on custom roms as long as its not a cm rom.

**Shabbypenguin** · 05-02-2012, 10:39 PM

not sure what is wrong with the script but you should be able to follow the script commands you can manually install it

**Amber.scheel** · 05-09-2012, 10:41 AM

HELP!?!?!? I can't seem to place the Rageagainsthecage-arm5.bin file in the exploits folder. Can anyone help me with this little problem??

**gollum18** · 05-09-2012, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by Amber.scheel

HELP!?!?!? I can't seem to place the Rageagainsthecage-arm5.bin file in the exploits folder. Can anyone help me with this little problem??

Make sure to have any antivirus software turned off or else it will detect it and put it in the virus chest. Also when you are rooted use from manager and flash can for the LG connect.

**Amber.scheel** · 05-13-2012, 11:50 PM

Sorry, I am a complete noob to all this and am unsure if I just misread your second sentence or what but I didn't understand it. Could you explain it please like I'm dense?? Again, sorry I am just beginning to learn. Tomorrow I'll make sure to remove the antivirus off and try the rooting process again. Thank you for your patience and assistance.

**Amber.scheel** · 05-13-2012, 11:51 PM

*turn the antivirus off

**gollum18** · 05-14-2012, 05:48 AM

Originally Posted by Amber.scheel

*turn the antivirus off

alright follow my instructions in the op. Once you are rooted install rom manager from the play store. Next hit the top button where it says flash clockworkmod recovery. A menu will pop up, choose the one that says LG Connect.

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**Mista_J** · 05-15-2012, 05:48 PM

When I boot into cwm and then try to reboot, the phone freezes and I have to pull the battery to boot into android. What am I doing wrong?

**gollum18** · 05-15-2012, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by Mista_J

When I boot into cwm and then try to reboot, the phone freezes and I have to pull the battery to boot into android. What am I doing wrong?

Which cwm did you flash?

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**Mista_J** · 05-15-2012, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by gollum18

Which cwm did you flash?

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The one for the LG Connect. I can't get past the LG screen now!
*edit* I got it to boot back into cwm but I dont know what to do from here.

**gollum18** · 05-15-2012, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by Mista_J

The one for the LG Connect. I can't get past the LG screen now!
*edit* I got it to boot back into cwm but I dont know what to do from here.

This doesnt sound good ill let shabby know he may be able to pull an update.zip together for you, if not I don't know from here.

Can you do anything from the cwm menu?

DO NOT DO A FACTORY RESET YOU WILL LOSE YOUR DATA.

Try wiping your cache and dalvik cache, then reboot it may help.

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**Mista_J** · 05-15-2012, 08:44 PM

I don't think so, every time I try to reboot system, it just freezes on rebooting. Were you able to use cwm recovery at all? I already did a factory reset and that didn't help, really doesn't matter if I lose my data.

**gollum18** · 05-15-2012, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by Mista_J

I don't think so, every time I try to reboot system, it just freezes on rebooting. Were you able to use cwm recovery at all? I already did a factory reset and that didn't help, really doesn't matter if I lose my data.

Did you do the factory reset from cwm?

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**Mista_J** · 05-15-2012, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by gollum18

Did you do the factory reset from cwm?

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Yes.

**CSU Rugby Hooker** · 05-20-2012, 10:49 AM

Followed the directions in the OP exactly as they were listed and my LG Viper is now rooted! Good riddance, Sprint bloatware.

**Mista_J** · 05-20-2012, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by CSU Rugby Hooker

Followed the directions in the OP exactly as they were listed and my LG Viper is now rooted! Good riddance, Sprint bloatware.

What did you remove and how did you do it?

**Odinist** · 05-22-2012, 10:20 PM

Worked perfectly, thanks!

**Odinist** · 05-22-2012, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by Mista_J

What did you remove and how did you do it?

I dunno how the other poster did it, but I used Super Manager from the market. It's app manager lets you uninstall whatever. No more NASCAR, w00t!

**Mista_J** · 05-23-2012, 05:21 AM

Originally Posted by Odinist

I dunno how the other poster did it, but I used Super Manager from the market. It's app manager lets you uninstall whatever. No more NASCAR, w00t!

Thanks!

**gollum18** · 05-23-2012, 03:11 PM

you could just use titanium backup... its recommended to backup your apps with and is a must for any rooted device.

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**lancejz** · 05-23-2012, 05:17 PM

I was able to root it by going back and forth from ROOT then back to ROOT SHELL, and it worked just fine. The SuperOneClick app never froze, so I clicked the ROOT button after it said the shell was rooted, and it worked. Easier then expected.
Thank you so much!

**gollum18** · 05-23-2012, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by lancejz

I was able to root it by going back and forth from ROOT then back to ROOT SHELL, and it worked just fine. The SuperOneClick app never froze, so I clicked the ROOT button after it said the shell was rooted, and it worked. Easier then expected.
Thank you so much!

It may have just froze for me, my computer is dated.

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