Root available for G Pad?

[MightyT]

According to this post over on XDA's forums, they were able to successfully root their LG G Pad 8.3 using Kingo Android Root (google it and you will find the site.)

Note 8.0 or upcoming LG G Pad 8.3? - Page 10 - xda-developers

Even though Kingo Android Root does not list the G Pad as a supported device, are there any owners here willing to try, like the user in the link?

Please post results if you do.

 

[Suntan]

Saw that too. Interested to know. Confirmed root-ability would be another big plus for this thing.

-Suntan

 

[Colbane]

I ran the benchmark application that someone reported was showing bad performance. My score was 13335. Seemed pretty good. I ran it again later and got a 9599. I haven't had any performance issues, but I have to question either the benchmark or its ability to test the core correctly.

 

[oesjmr]

I can confirm, Kingo Root just worked with my G Pad. Woohoo!

 

[rizaldi]

Yes, Kingo works!

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[MightyT]

How about posting the steps you took to help others?

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[Invisible J]

How about posting the steps you took to help others?

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On your computer, download and install the Kingo Root program from here:

Root Android phone, flash custom ROM and manage your Android devices, Rooting Freeware Download - Kingo

Start up the program and it will tell you exactly what to do.

I haven't used it on my G Pad yet, but I have used it on a few different phones . After using other root methods, Kingo Root is about as simple as it gets.

 

[oesjmr]

On your computer, download and install the Kingo Root program from here:

Root Android phone, flash custom ROM and manage your Android devices, Rooting Freeware Download - Kingo

Start up the program and it will tell you exactly what to do.

I haven't used it on my G Pad yet, but I have used it on a few different phones . After using other root methods, Kingo Root is about as simple as it gets.

This is mostly right, here's what I had to do.

1 - Download LG's drivers to your PC under the Software Update tab from LG's website. Install the drivers.
2 - Turn on Developer Mode on your G Pad, System Settings-->About Tablet-->Software information-->Tap Build number 7 times.
3 - After Developer Mode is enabled, go to System Settings-->Developer options-->and place checkmark next to USB debugging.
4 - On your PC, go to the Kingo Root website, download and install the program.
5 - Plug your G Pad into your PC via USB cable, run the Kingo Root software and follow the prompts.
6 - Enjoy your rooted G Pad!

 

[Colbane]

Now I just hope they get Cyanogenmod for this tablet.

 

[MightyT]

Broke down and bought one last night. Charged it, and following the steps above rooted this thing right away. Easiest root I've ever done. Thanks again for the step by step. Enjoying this tablet very much.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

is there any risk involved in using the Kingo App to root? Is there any possibility of bricking the device during the Kingo root process or is it foolproof? If it could brick the device then isn't it best to wait for a custom recovery?

 

[oesjmr]

There's always a chance of something going wrong whenever you root, but the process used by the Kingo method is pretty foolproof as long as you follow the instructions.

 

[BOSSY TEXAS CHICK]

This is mostly right, here's what I had to do.

1 - Download LG's drivers to your PC under the Software Update tab from LG's website. Install the drivers.
2 - Turn on Developer Mode on your G Pad, System Settings-->About Tablet-->Software information-->Tap Build number 7 times.
3 - After Developer Mode is enabled, go to System Settings-->Developer options-->and place checkmark next to USB debugging.
4 - On your PC, go to the Kingo Root website, download and install the program.
5 - Plug your G Pad into your PC via USB cable, run the Kingo Root software and follow the prompts.
6 - Enjoy your rooted G Pad!

u ain't just whistling Dixie.... easiest method ever! thanx for detailed instructions : )

BTC

 

[Aredubu]

Thanks folks.

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[Haalcyon]

Thanks folks.

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Aredubo, thanks for all your posts on the G Pad 8.3. You inspired me to get it and I'm so happy I did. This is really a great device. I also ordered the same case you got from South Korea and I hope it arrives soon. Thanks again for sharing your experiences with this great tablet.

 

[katsika]

Can i ask a question for the people who have rooted their lg g pad with kingpo app? If i have rooted my pad and then perform a factory reset/restore system will it be like new or will it still have the super user binaries that were pushed in the tablet by the kingpo app? As the pad comes with 2 years warranty, i want to know if there is a way to revert the pad back to its factory state if i ever need to return it.

 

[Tribe]

Can i ask a question for the people who have rooted their lg g pad with kingpo app? If i have rooted my pad and then perform a factory reset/restore system will it be like new or will it still have the super user binaries that were pushed in the tablet by the kingpo app? As the pad comes with 2 years warranty, i want to know if there is a way to revert the pad back to its factory state if i ever need to return it.

You can unroot it with kingo as well as root it =)

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[MightyT]

You can also unroot within the Super SU app.

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[L1VESTRONG]

You can also unroot within the Super SU app.

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How can we do that?


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[oesjmr]

How can we do that?
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Open the SuperSu app, go to settings and tap Full Unroot.