Thanks Deez2000 for the original ZVH update.zip, solodogg for confirming the rooting process works, drewwalton19216801 for the ZVD rooting writeup, zefie for Xionia CWMA, scrosler for encouragement and gROM, jstntp for GingerBread themes, iBowToAndroid for ZVD installer, jcwxguy for testing the new rooting procedure, Denys Vlasenko for busybox, ChainsDD for su
This guide assumes you are already rooted with your current software version (ZV8, ZV9, ZVC, ZVD).
If not, root your current version first: ZVC/ZVD [GingerSnap] [GingerBreak] - ZV8/ZV9 [z4root]
If you accepted the OTA ZVH/ZVJ update prior to reading this thread or your phone came with ZVH/ZVJ, then use this thread:
[How-To] Rooting LS670ZVH (automated, no revert needed)
0) Backup anything important
You should always do this before any updates.
1) Download ZVH or ZVJ update.zip
ZVH: [mirror1][mirror2] [MD5: ca513fcb26917a01ea126948fa811565] [Size: 96,288,571]
ZVJ: [mirror1][mirror2][mirror3] [MD5: 305bf7cce30f66a947be845696d1122b] [Size: 97,894,782]
Place the ZVH or ZVJ update.zip in the top level directory of your sdcard.
If the mirror you used has the file named LS670ZVH.zip or LS670ZVJ.zip please rename the one your your sdcard to update.zip
2) Enable USB debugging
Make sure you are booted into Android with USB debugging ENABLED
Menu->Settings->Applications->Development->USB debugging
Also make sure USB Storage Mode is DISABLED and sdcard is present in phone
3) Flash VH recovery
Download the ZVH/ZVJ recovery package [zvhrec.zip]
Unzip to top-level of your C: drive
From PC command prompt, run "install" to install files to sdcard, inspect for errors, start adb shell session
c:
cd zvhrec
install
adb shell
Install the VH recovery (do not type the $ and # symbols)
$ su
# cd /sdcard/000root
# /system/bin/sh install-vh.sh
# reboot recovery
4) Apply the ZVH/ZVJ update.zip
The previous step should have booted you into the VH recovery.
From the VH recovery [pic]
Press [Vol Dwn] button once to highlight "apply sdcard:update.zip" [pic]
Press the [Menu] button to run the ZVH/ZVJ updater [pic]
After around 75 seconds (based on class 6 sdcard) it will return to the recovery menu [pic]
If you get a signature error, either you don't have stock recovery (see Step #3) or your ZVH update.zip download is corrupted.
At this point you need to press the [Menu] button to continue the rest of the install (write the radio, boot android, recreate dalvik-cache). [pic]
This should take anywhere from 3-5 minutes. Your phone will reboot. When the update is done, you should be booted into Android. You are now running ZVH or ZVJ Android with ZVH or ZVJ Radio (depending on which update.zip you chose). [pic]
Note #1 - If you feel your phone is slower on ZVH/ZVJ, it appears there might be some one-time maintenance going on after your upgrade. Let the phone do its maintenance for half a day before you evaluate the speed. You may also want to change Menu->Settings->Display->Animation to "Some animations"
5) Perform factory reset
If you haven't done so already, it is highly suggested you do a factory reset at this point.
However, it isn't absolutely necessary as the ZVH/ZVJ update is supposed to work with what you already have installed. You can try things out a little and if anything is not working as expected, first thing you should do is a factory reset.
If you are upgrading from CM7 and/or you see lots of force closes and/or have a flaky display when ZVH/ZVJ starts, you definitely want to do a factory reset.
You can either perform the factory reset by booting into Recovery (choose "wipe data/factory reset") or from within Android
(only do it from within Android if you are sure you are running stock recovery - ie Step 3 completed with no errors)
Menu->Settings->Privacy->Factory data reset
[do *NOT* choose to Erase SD card]
Note #1 - if for some reason you are unable to perform a factory reset from Android, try doing the factory reset from Recovery, see this post.
6) Root the ZVH/ZVJ Android
Make sure you are booted into ZVH/ZVJ Android with USB debugging ENABLED
Menu->Settings->Applications->Development->USB debugging
Also make sure USB Storage Mode is DISABLED and sdcard is present in phone
Download the ZVH/ZVJ root package [zvhroot.zip]
Unzip to top-level of your C: drive
From PC command prompt, run "install" to install files to sdcard
c:
cd zvhroot
install
From PC command prompt, make sure there are no errors, then reboot into recovery
If you have trouble with this step (ie it says operation not permitted or reboots back to Android rather than recovery), please substitute with, unplug usb cable, power down, simultaneously press and hold [Power] [Vol Dwn] [Home] until Recovery shows up, release buttons, plug in usb cable
adb reboot recovery
Once booted into recovery:
Pres [Vol Dwn] button once to highlight "apply sdcard:update.zip" [pic]
Press the [Menu] button to run the update.zip. You will see an expected error [pic]
From PC command prompt, start an adb shell session
adb shell
Install persistent root (do not type the # symbols)
# cd /sdcard/000root
# /system/bin/sh install-root.sh
Assuming there there are no errors. You are done.
Make sure "reboot system now" is highlighted on your phone, press [Menu] to reboot into Android, and enjoy your rooted ZVH! [pic]
Note #1 - The first time you use "su" you need to grant permissions on a prompt that comes up on the phone's screen. If you don't realize that, you'll get "permission denied" and think the root didn't work. Make sure your phone is not on the lock screen or you won't see the prompt.
7) OPTIONAL - flash Xionia CWMA custom recovery
This will allow you to root much easier in the future, apply custom ROMs, and make/restore nandroid backups [original thread]
Open an adb shell session to your phone (do not type the $ and # symbols)
$ su
# cd /sdcard/000root
# /system/bin/sh install-xionia.sh
# exit
$ exit
8) OPTIONAL - What's next? (requires ZVH)
GingerBread Themes
Install some nice themes to give your phone a fresh look, compatible with stock and gROM.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/lg...9426-themes-optimus-s-gingerbread-themes.html
gROM
This is a nice clean ROM with bloat removed and just enough enhancements to be useful.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/lg...85-rom-grom-2-2-10-16-gb-flash-yes-flash.html
Opti-ROM
Newest ROM collaboration between beezy, drewwalton19216801, jondevere, and basketthis
http://forums.androidcentral.com/lg...-built-apps2sd-storage-management-ocable.html
GingerKernel
Use this if you want to add OC and other kernel goodies to your current ROM.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/lg...kernel-v08-1-oc-double-tapping-bug-fixed.html
9) Reference Section
a) LG LS670 drivers [USB][Android]
b) Factory reset from within Stock Recovery
c) Full ZVD update.zip (works from any version)
d) Minimal download for Recoveries and Installers (unpack to SD card)
e) Simplified UNROOT and return to STOCK
f) Revert to V9 using KP500
g) Archive of old ZVH rooting directions
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