4.4.2 root method for T-Mobile LG G2 d801????

[Amir Maki]

Hello, Ive been waiting for ioroot to get updated but it is taking too long. Is there a different method?

 

[SactoKingsFan]

Re: 4.4.2 root method for tmobile lg g2 d801????

You could flash back to earlier firmware using LG flash tool, root with ioroot, get custom recovery through Freegee, and flash a 4.4.2 ROM.

Sent from my LG-G2 running Carbon 4.4.2

 

[SactoKingsFan]

Re: 4.4.2 root method for tmobile lg g2 d801????

Here's a guide if you're interested.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476

Sent from my LG-G2 running Carbon 4.4.2

 

[Amir Maki]

Re: 4.4.2 root method for tmobile lg g2 d801????

I tried that but It didn't let me proceed to the next step it says you already are on the latest update.

 

[Mitchell Hayden]

Re: 4.4.2 root method for tmobile lg g2 d801????

I have had to use that guide twice now and initially had the same issue. The method I had to use was #2 where i manually edited the host file. You have to "trick" the program into thinking you are looking online at LG servers for the update. If the host file isn't correct it will actually connect to LG and tell you are up to date.....at least that's my understanding. Took me a while but I eventually got it to work.

 

[Phreekazoid]

i have been having the same problem and tired of waiting for an ioroot update i really dont want to downgrade from 4.4.2 just to root

 

[SysopChris]

Since I don't see any more comments here am I to believe you cannot, at this time, root a LG-D801 that is running Android Ver. 4.4.2, Kernel Ver. 3.4.0 without reverting to a previous Android Version?

Thanks in advance,
SysopChris

 

[redeyss]

That's my understanding Chris. I used the flashtool twice now to downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.2.2 and once you figure it out it works like a charm.

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[miamithrice]

[ROM/GUIDE] 4.4.2 [LG Stock Rom] [Custom Recovery - Kernels - Root] - xda-developers


All you need to know.

 

[bigmanjakester]

Google TowelRoot.
Download it to your device. Run the apk.
Voila..
Its almost too easy and too good to be true

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[Brian Tapia]

I have done this and keep getting a blank white screen after phones screen powers down. Also went into a boot loop after I tried to flash a Rom. Is it do to bootloader still being locked?

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[Darth_winnie2101]

Use towelroot.com download install then run. It should root your g2 thats what i used on mine 4.4.2 then install a recovery and super user