[How-To] Rooting LS670ZVD with GingerBreak (no reverting and OTA works too!)
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yes i did pull the battery and as always, left it out for at least 10 seconds. (old electronics rule of thumb).
well it worked on the 5TH try, i'm not sure what i did wrong but YESS!! FINALLY MY PHONE IS A FREE MAN!!!! thanks sooooo much to everyone who contributed to this!!!!!!!
Sogone, I had to try the process 5 times before it worked. After each try I restarted my computer, powered off the phone, removed the battery and tried again. Not sure why I had to do this but my phone is now free.
most times i see that happen is with windows 7, which you have to do the above until it works, or in some cases revert back to VD (see signature-ROM one) then try that way., each time it fails you have to restart your phone (may fail up to 10 times trying)
Newb question I know, but I don't know what to look for after each step, how do I know if I'm rooted now?
looks like you're rooted.... # line command is a superuser (or rooted) command line - i sees it.
when i get to step 11 i get "cannot create /system/bin/su: read-only file system"
went throught gingerbeak ok and everything else
where am i going wrong?
went throught gingerbeak ok and everything else
where am i going wrong?
Thx mate! On to the next steps!rm failed for /data/local/temp, No such file or directory .......I'm assuming this means the directory doesn't exist I looked through my phone using manager and didn't see it, do I need to create the directory? This is my first time using adb someone please help?
just try it again. im kind of a newb and i got it after finally installing the LS670 drivers. not just the LG ones. pull battery after each time you try. the third time i got it with no issues.
I've read, re-read, and read the instructions again (and a few dozen other posts on the topic)... I think I'm ready to root!
(The first time is always scary, no?)
My one newb question before pulling the plug on Sprint ID forever (thank you, lord) --
Do I need to backup anything before rooting? I see that Titanium Backup is recommended, but works only for non-carbon backups after rooting (and is not a replacement for nandroid). I'm also aware of the sticky post on reverting to stock and other posts for reviving a bricked device. And I don't really care about any of my current applications, saving SMS records, etc.
Hypothetically speaking, if the root fails for whatever reason (let's just say I didn't chmod correctly) what happens if I just decide to forget it? Will my phone work? Will I need to "undo" some part of the process? Am I screwed big time bad?
Many thanks to the OP, DroidXcon, and everyone else for the helpful posts. Hopefully many more thank-yous forthcoming when the root is complete.
(The first time is always scary, no?)
My one newb question before pulling the plug on Sprint ID forever (thank you, lord) --
Do I need to backup anything before rooting? I see that Titanium Backup is recommended, but works only for non-carbon backups after rooting (and is not a replacement for nandroid). I'm also aware of the sticky post on reverting to stock and other posts for reviving a bricked device. And I don't really care about any of my current applications, saving SMS records, etc.
Hypothetically speaking, if the root fails for whatever reason (let's just say I didn't chmod correctly) what happens if I just decide to forget it? Will my phone work? Will I need to "undo" some part of the process? Am I screwed big time bad?
Many thanks to the OP, DroidXcon, and everyone else for the helpful posts. Hopefully many more thank-yous forthcoming when the root is complete.
I've read, re-read, and read the instructions again (and a few dozen other posts on the topic)... I think I'm ready to root!
(The first time is always scary, no?)
My one newb question before pulling the plug on Sprint ID forever (thank you, lord) --
Do I need to backup anything before rooting? I see that Titanium Backup is recommended, but works only for non-carbon backups after rooting (and is not a replacement for nandroid). I'm also aware of the sticky post on reverting to stock and other posts for reviving a bricked device. And I don't really care about any of my current applications, saving SMS records, etc.
Hypothetically speaking, if the root fails for whatever reason (let's just say I didn't chmod correctly) what happens if I just decide to forget it? Will my phone work? Will I need to "undo" some part of the process? Am I screwed big time bad?
Many thanks to the OP, DroidXcon, and everyone else for the helpful posts. Hopefully many more thank-yous forthcoming when the root is complete.
I have a semi auto root method, it will require only two commands, are you interested?
and you dont really need to back anything up, you can always use mybackup pro if you purchase it. but you shouldnt really lose anything
I've read, re-read, and read the instructions again (and a few dozen other posts on the topic)... I think I'm ready to root!
(The first time is always scary, no?)
My one newb question before pulling the plug on Sprint ID forever (thank you, lord) --
Do I need to backup anything before rooting? I see that Titanium Backup is recommended, but works only for non-carbon backups after rooting (and is not a replacement for nandroid). I'm also aware of the sticky post on reverting to stock and other posts for reviving a bricked device. And I don't really care about any of my current applications, saving SMS records, etc.
Hypothetically speaking, if the root fails for whatever reason (let's just say I didn't chmod correctly) what happens if I just decide to forget it? Will my phone work? Will I need to "undo" some part of the process? Am I screwed big time bad?
Many thanks to the OP, DroidXcon, and everyone else for the helpful posts. Hopefully many more thank-yous forthcoming when the root is complete.
Good thread! like you, I am new to this before I jump in I have been reading as time permits. Seems like a great number of members trying to help out, thanks to all. Before I root I am going to read more so I can get a better handle of the process
Vette
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