[How-To] Rooting LS670ZVD with GingerBreak (no reverting and OTA works too!)

[Lyneku]

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so proud :-$

 

[bmwindish7]

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hey, i really need some help. when i try to move to move on and flash, i can't get the terminal to return a # when i try to fire up the shell. i am using a mac and i am freaking out. and i also do not know how to put the files for the flash onto the root of my sd card.... help please?

 

[Donx510]

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hey, i really need some help. when i try to move to move on and flash, i can't get the terminal to return a # when i try to fire up the shell. i am using a mac and i am freaking out. and i also do not know how to put the files for the flash onto the root of my sd card.... help please?

Are you just running the ADB program from the zip file, or do you have a terminal running? If you're getting a $ sign, then you should try and type "su" (without quotations) to try and let superuser grant you root access. To put the files to the root of your sd card, you could just connect the phone via USB to your computer and on your phone, enable your phone as a USB drive. Or you could take the SD card and put it into an SD slot on your mac if you have one.

 

[stillaneon]

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Ok. I have been at this for hours. I'm probably dumb, but I rooted the phone, but when I try to flash, I'm getting the $ as well with no request from superuser.

I could really use some help..

 

[h3ll0ash13]

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i've got a question that's probably been addressed, but i'll ask anyway...

i downloaded the android sdk package, it doesn't have the adb file in it - states to open the sdk manager and it'll install the files. it doesn't do that. do i need the android skd package, or can i just use the adb file in the zip file?

any help will be appreciated

 

[jcwxguy]

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all you need is the file in the first post, extract it to where you have easy access to it

 

[kill9]

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Hi, I have a mac, is there a guide for us mac users? I have 10.5.8 if it makes a difference.

 

[trekkie1701c]

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I'm not supporting the APK because it uses a version of gingerbreak that has been modified from the original. The original gingerbreak was designed specifically to be used in an ADB environment only. If people want to use the APK they can, but they better not post their APK problems in this thread.

I may have missed any other posts stating this, but I believe it should be possible to do this from the device anyways using a terminal emulator and files on the SD card. Commands would be slightly different, but theoretically it's possible. Unfortunately, no longer have a non-rooted device to try it on, so who knows.

Either way, doing it through ADB was easier than trying to load a APK anyways (since there's no file manager on stock, and if you use 2-step authentication, no market access)

 

[jlclac]

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I am NEW to the whole rooting thing not to mention I am not very computer smart and dont have computer. I have read that you don't need a computer for gingerbreak. Could someone PLEASE
tell me in. bery simple terms how I can root my phone. It is s sprint optimus s ls670zvd. Thank you very much

 

[InsightGoalie]

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I am NEW to the whole rooting thing not to mention I am not very computer smart and dont have computer. I have read that you don't need a computer for gingerbreak. Could someone PLEASE
tell me in. bery simple terms how I can root my phone. It is s sprint optimus s ls670zvd. Thank you very much

You could do it in a terminal emulator. It's going to be a lot harder typing in the commands instead of copy/paste from this site. And you're probably going to have to alter how you do a lot of if. Adb push won't work so you'll have to use a mv or cp command from terminal. Basically, I would just use a PC and follow this approach.

For everyone else, does this method still work? I assume it does, but haven't personally used it. I have two people with Optimus S's that want root. I've rooted a G1, N1, Incredible, and a Hero. I'm no stranger to rooting or linux. I wrote up a script that basically automates all those commands, but I'm a little leary to actually do it because it's not my personal phone. I don't want to ruin some one else's phone.

 

[drewwalton19216801]

You could do it in a terminal emulator. It's going to be a lot harder typing in the commands instead of copy/paste from this site. And you're probably going to have to alter how you do a lot of if. Adb push won't work so you'll have to use a mv or cp command from terminal. Basically, I would just use a PC and follow this approach.

For everyone else, does this method still work? I assume it does, but haven't personally used it. I have two people with Optimus S's that want root. I've rooted a G1, N1, Incredible, and a Hero. I'm no stranger to rooting or linux. I wrote up a script that basically automates all those commands, but I'm a little leary to actually do it because it's not my personal phone. I don't want to ruin some one else's phone.

Yes this method still works, otherwise there would be a big warning stating that it doesn't. It will work until LG/Sprint release another update, in which case another rooting method will be available.

 

[lowwang]

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Just had to get my optimus replaced because the usb/charging port went bad. Followed the guide and it worked perfectly. I did elect to go with drellisdee's custom recovery and the 2.2.1 version worked fine for me.

 

[dillivered]

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Just so I know what I'm getting into. Rooting is going to allow me to run my Optimus as a hotspot? I definitely want to get it running faster as well. So after I root this thing, hopefully without bricking it, I'm assuming there are some more steps to follow around here for us noobs?

 

[deuceklub]

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worked like a charm

 

[dopeness02]

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NOOB alert.

I just rooted my phone. Everything went well (Thanks). Now how do I get root access to install the custom recovery? I tried /system/bin/su but I keep getting "Permission Denied." Any help will be appreciated.

ERRR. I'm dumb. After the SU you have to select "allow" on your phone. I was just looking at the computer.

 

[turbo talon dl]

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After I completed step 5 it gave me a WHOLE buncha' stuff on the command screen. I didnt really know exactly what it all meant (OK, none of it actually) but on step 6 I was unable to change directory. I still need to install something maybe? I tried installing that rv12 for the ADK but says I need to download some Java program and then register before I can use it. Is that about right? Like I said, I dont write code for a living, and havent heavily used the command prompt since before Windows 3.1. Even before then there way HyperDos shell which I hated and never used.

 

[fenderman]

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I just seen on xda forums that a one click root Gingerbreak just came out! And it does work on the optimus s!!! Thought some noobs like I would find that interesting

 

[turbo talon dl]

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I just seen on xda forums that a one click root Gingerbreak just came out! And it does work on the optimus s!!! Thought some noobs like I would find that interesting

I have the Gingerbreak installed but couldnt get THAT to work either!! Do you still need all the other programs installed on your PC for the Gingerbreak to work its magic as well? I almost had it earlier today but failed to get one program properly installed; rv12 for the ADK. And in addition; do I still need to use the Android 2.2.2 or can I use 2.3.3? My gut tells me 2.2.2 but I still dont know anything about rooting and little about programming. I'm going to keep reading as I want this thing rooted to better serve me!

 

[jondevere]

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I have the Gingerbreak installed but couldnt get THAT to work either!! Do you still need all the other programs installed on your PC for the Gingerbreak to work its magic as well? I almost had it earlier today but failed to get one program properly installed; rv12 for the ADK. And in addition; do I still need to use the Android 2.2.2 or can I use 2.3.3? My gut tells me 2.2.2 but I still dont know anything about rooting and little about programming. I'm going to keep reading as I want this thing rooted to better serve me!

wait.... when did you get your Optimus S? Wondering if you have Gingerbread and thats why it wont work for you....

 

[turbo talon dl]

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I just used the Gingersnap utility. All I did was click on it and then ran Titanium Backup. I hope it worked. Please disregard all of my previous posts unless there's something I missed otherwise I prefer PMs. I shall follow this forum in the future. Thanks alot!!