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

[gollum18]

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]

Re: [ how to ] root the lg viper

Did you do the factory reset from cwm?

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Yes.

 

[CSU Rugby Hooker]

Re: [ how to ] root the lg viper

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

 

[Mista_J]

Re: [ how to ] root the lg viper

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]

Re: [ how to ] root the lg viper

Worked perfectly, thanks!

 

[Odinist]

Re: [ how to ] root the lg viper

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]

Re: [ how to ] root the lg viper

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]

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]

Re: [ how to ] root the lg viper

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]

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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[inline2175]

Re: [ how to ] root the lg viper

I just wanted to thank you for this. It worked and it was easy to use

 

[jcase]

Re: [ how to ] root the lg viper

If rageagainstthecage is working, then this is the dumbest **** ever. LG is completely in the wrong here, if rage is working then this is not really 2.3.7. rage was patched long before 2.3.7 was released. The whole point of "newer versions" is enhancements, stability and security patches. It's like the cherry picked a few things and called it good.

Fyi you guys owe your root to Sebastian Krahmer, he is the author of the rageagainstthecage exploit C-skills: Droid2, kick him a donation if you appreciate it.

 

[gollum18]

If rageagainstthecage is working, then this is the dumbest **** ever. LG is completely in the wrong here, if rage is working then this is not really 2.3.7. rage was patched long before 2.3.7 was released. The whole point of "newer versions" is enhancements, stability and security patches. It's like the cherry picked a few things and called it good.

Fyi you guys owe your root to Sebastian Krahmer, he is the author of the rageagainstthecage exploit C-skills: Droid2, kick him a donation if you appreciate it.

Yea LG left it wide open but I can assured you this is gingerbread 2.3.7. Besides it will probably be fixed when its upgraded to ICS sometimes later this year.

Tux it letting me know it was sebastians exploit its been so long since I use it I forgot who found the exploit.


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[adamsse]

Re: [ how to ] root the lg viper

I have searched and can't seem to find superoneclick v2.3.3.0 or rageagainstthecage-arm5 exploit.
Does anyone have these files or a link to them?

 

[liggy]

Re: [ how to ] root the lg viper

Woah, awesome to see ShabbyPenguin on this thread!!

Hope you are staying on to help us get this baby going. Just bought one for my son, he is loving it!

For the ones new to ShabbyPenguin, he has done is is doing some awesome work for the Photon, really pushing the development there.

 

[Shabbypenguin]

Re: [ how to ] root the lg viper

Woah, awesome to see ShabbyPenguin on this thread!!

Hope you are staying on to help us get this baby going. Just bought one for my son, he is loving it!

For the ones new to ShabbyPenguin, he has done is is doing some awesome work for the Photon, really pushing the development there.

lol i made a kernel once for it not a very good one at that (granted all of jokers kernels are based off of mine... but still) and i helped out with cm7/cm9 thats all

didnt do a bunch of work on there like everyone seems to think

 

[Odinist]

Re: [ how to ] root the lg viper

Just wanted to note that I said previously I used Super Manager to delete the Sprint apps I didn't want. I was incorrect, it didn't work fully on the free version of that app.

However, there is a free app called "Android Mate" that will allow you to delete the bloatware. Just make sure and delete both the .apk and the .odex to fully wipe it off your phone.

 

[adamsse]

Re: [ how to ] root the lg viper

I booted into recovery did a factory reset. I am stuck in recovery. I need to get a custom rom. Does anyone have any for this phone? I did not make a backup so even if there is not a custom rom I need to get the stock rom does anyone have this? Thanks

 

[gollum18]

I booted into recovery did a factory reset. I am stuck in recovery. I need to get a custom rom. Does anyone have any for this phone? I did not make a backup so even if there is not a custom rom I need to get the stock rom does anyone have this? Thanks

Did you flash one of the custom recoverys?

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[adamsse]

Re: [ how to ] root the lg viper

Where are the custom recoverys? I have some for my old phone but not for this one.