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[PROGRAM] Updated:One Click Root/UnRoot (Mac and PC)

Team,
This One-Click Root process will copy over the rooted-update.zip or unroot-update.zip file then reboot your phone. Follow the instructions in the CMD prompt that launches.​
Credits:
LeshaK at Samdroid: for the original rooted-update.zip.
gunnarhafdal : for creating the Mac GUI for my app.​
This has been tested on stock Android 2.1 Eclair only. If you rooted using another process you can use this process to unroot as long as you didnt load a rom that created links to busybox.
For the following models:
GT-I9000
Captivate SHG-I897
Vibrant SGH-959
GT-I9000M
Epic SPH-D700 (Untested but should work like other phones. Post with your results. This is harmless it will either work or it wont. It copies over 3 files to your existing build.)​
Rooting adds the following to your system and unrooting removes them:
/system/xbin/busybox (version 1.17.1)
/system/xbin/su
/system/app/Superuser.apk (version 2.3.1)
and links /system/bin/su to /system/xbin/su​
More will follow as they are released. PM me to add your Galaxy S Model.
Warning: I am not responsible for bricked phones, rooting can void your warranty....
PC Instructions:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Download the app: here, mirror.
Watch the video for the full procedure on The Unlockr.
Video/Procedure Link Click Here
Requirements: Install Link: Dot Net Framework version 4
Rooting Instructions:
1. Make sure your phone is on USB Debug mode: (MENU > Settings > Applications > Developement > USB debugging = Checked )
2. For Windows x86 and x64 systems make sure that the Samsung Drivers are installed. You can get them here.
3. Extract the contents of GalaxyS_Vibrant_One-Click_Root.rar to a folder.
4. Connect your phone to your PC via the USB cable and launch the file "T-Mobile Vibrant One-Click Root.exe" file.
5. Click the "One-Click Root" button. This will launch a command shell follow the instructions in the CMD window.​
Mac Instructions:
Download the app: here, mirror.
It requires Mac OS X 10.5 or higher.
Rooting Instructions:
1. Make sure your phone is on USB Debug mode: (MENU > Settings > Applications > Developement > USB debugging = Checked )
2. Connect the phone to your computer.
3. Click one of the buttons depending on what you want to do.
4. After the phone has rebooted into recovery select "apply sdcard:update.zip" for I9000 and I9000M and choose "Reinstall Packages" for the US models using the volume keys and then press the home button for I9000 and I9000M and the power button on the right top side for US models to start the process.​
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Done! You are rooted.
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Un-Rooting Instructions:
To Un-Root follow the same instructions except click on the Un-root button. If you rooted using another process you can use this process to un-root as long as you didnt load a rom that created links to busybox. I would suggest to restore you phone back to stock ROM before even needing to unroot and if you are on stock un-root all you want otherwise what is the point of un-rooting.
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Getting Started with Android After Rooting:
Flash Clockwork Custom Recovery On your phone:
Follow this URL to find fill information on ROM Manager:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734164
Install ROM Manager from Market.
Launch ROM Manager and click on Backup ROM and save you android O/S stock rooted making getting back to stock un-rooted much easier..

Great app! I am on a Mac and rooted already so I don't need it but this should help about 90% of all new users.
Thank you.

+1 for the program. I rooted it last Sunday, and am too on a Mac, but this should def make the process alot easier for people.

This should go up as a sticky.

man it does not get easier for the new android users lol

Man I wish this app came out sooner...Fkn awesome!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App

One question since this seems to be a major topic as well, any way you could have it load a generic settings.db file or one click exit to the existing one for non-market apps?
That seems to be giving some people a bit of a headache.

decepticon said:
One question since this seems to be a major topic as well, any way you could have it load a generic settings.db file or one click exit to the existing one for non-market apps?
That seems to be giving some people a bit of a headache.
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I will see what I can do. I don't have a Captivate. I have a Vibrant. But I have sent a request to kirbo20 to send me his file. If I get it I will add it to the app.

TGA_Gunnman said:
I will see what I can do. I don't have a Captivate. I have a Vibrant. But I have sent a request to kirbo20 to send me his file. If I get it I will add it to the app.
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I will pull mine and post it here in a few

is your file the original?
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

It's edited to enable non-market apps

This is awesome, I have been waiting for this!
I am having a problem though, I have gotten to the "press the One Root Button" step. The green shell screen says it can't load the update onto my sd card, so when I re-install packages, it can't find the zip file. It does reboot the phone though and it is set on debug, is there a step I missed? I do have another 8g speed6 sd card I put in the empty slot, could that be messing it up?

Well sounds like your drivers maybe not set up right. go to start then run and open up prompt by typing cmd and see if "adb devices" runs and sees your device.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

Ah, I just did it manually. Easy. Thanks for the motivation though.

Awesome work. I'll probably wait for the updated version with the "Unroot" option, but very cool nonetheless!

Here is my settings.db file. Some have speculated that it varies some from phone to phone so may need some testing.
It has been edited to enable non-market apps.

reminder to anyone using someone elses settings.db:
Make note of the android_id in your settings.db before swapping. You'll need it!

I think I am going to leave deploying settings.DB alone.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

I created a duplicate batch for vibrant when it comes to rooting.
Ill paste the code in a sec.

Side loading
Script I had for SL'ing didn't work cause once adb shell is launched batch imput no longer works.

2.37 has been rooted!

I have tested it on my phone, it works perfect!
SORRY FOR MY BAD ENGLISH. I HAVE THE CHINESE WORDS ON MY PHONE, SO I DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE ENGLISH EXACTLY IS. I TRANSLATED THEM ON MYSELF, IF YOU DONOT UNDERSTAND MESSAGE ME.
1, you should FLASH RECOVERY TO YOUR PHONE, and that will not be talked here. lots of threads can tell you how to do it.(I HAVE PLACED ONE WAY TO DO IT ON THE SECOND PAGE)
2, unpack "root.rar" into your DISK C, and the folder must be "root"
3, now mark the "debug mode"( you can find it in application Settings) , connect your phone to your computer( just CHARGING MODE)
4, press win+R on your PC keyboard, and type in "cmd".
5, now we can see dos commond, you should type in the following commond one by one.
CD C:\root
adb shell
reboot recovery
6, now your phone should reboot into recovery. select mounts and storage. there select 3 items( mount /system, mount /data, mount /sdcard)
7, disconnect your phone, and connect it again. then type the following commonds into your PC. NOTE THE SPACE
adb push su /sdcard/su
adb push superuser.apk /sdcard/superuser.apk
adb push psneuter /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/psneuter
adb shell /data/local/tmp/psneuter
adb shell
8, if you can see "~#" on your screen, you have made it. I have encountered a error on the 5th commond but it seems like ok, afterall I have been rooted.
9, you still have some commond to type.
cp /sdcard/su /system/bin/
cp /sdcard/Superuser.apk /system/app/
ln -s /system/bin/su /system/xbin/su
chmod 06555 /system/bin/su
10, now on your phone you should still have the recovery, unmount the /system, data, sdcard.
11, reboot your phone, and enjoy it!
Thanks very much for the help of pxw816, without him I still in dark.

is this for real? :\

adkz said:
is this for real? :\
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Sorry for forgeting to upload the file. It works on the chinese rom, I think all rom can be rooted this way...

Anyone willing to see if this would work on a Telus Desire HD with 2.43?

Anyone tried this ?

I'm quite sure this only works on the Chinese ROM. But I might give it a try

I have tried this, but it does not seem to work with my version. The recovery boot doesn't seem to work correctly, I believe this is the problem.

torkaberry said:
I have tried this, but it does not seem to work with my version. The recovery boot doesn't seem to work correctly, I believe this is the problem.
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Same problem, booting into recovery just shows this...
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I think this is the second method posted that only works in China

CuBz90 said:
Same problem, booting into recovery just shows this...
I think this is the second method posted that only works in China
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Seems like the chinese OTA's have an unpatched exploit, maybe one of the mods would like to change the title of this thread.

hey man,u say u got 2.37 rooted and then when i looked at the first line u said u need to flash recovery
u can't flash recovery if u don't have s-off so u have to be rooted in the first place,
i guess u already have a rooted device with s-foof so u could install recovery
any way thanks for ur help

CuBz90 said:
Same problem, booting into recovery just shows this...
I think this is the second method posted that only works in China
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Hey guys, you cannot use the official recovery, flash a recovery that is usually used to install a rom...My recovery is 3.0, I don't know if 2.0 is ok....

evanbigfan said:
hey man,u say u got 2.37 rooted and then when i looked at the first line u said u need to flash recovery
u can't flash recovery if u don't have s-off so u have to be rooted in the first place,
i guess u already have a rooted device with s-foof so u could install recovery
any way thanks for ur help
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I'm not quite sure about that, for people who do not have a recovery may place the following file on your TF card( DO NOT PLACE IT INTO ANY FOLDER!), and shut down your phone(I MEAN COMPLETELY OFF, OR YOU CAN PULL OUT YOUR BATTERY). Then try to press the volume down button and the switch button at the same time to start your phone. See if the recovery can be installed automatically or not. if not, I'm afraid you have to downgrade to root and get a S-Off. If you do not know how to downgrade, post here, and see if i can give you any help or not.

This will never work, you will need Root and S-OFF to flash recovery. (thanks hawks556 for pointing that out)
closed.

The best guide to rooting and installing roms

[Under construction]
Hello,
Since I see that a lot of people are having trouble with rooting and installing roms, and since their isn’t a guide for everything I decided I’d write thing.
Table of contents
Intros
-I.1: Intro
-I.2 Support list
-l.3 What is rooting?
--Pre rooting:
1.1 Downloading our utils
1.2 Prepare our transformer
--Rooting
2.1 Rooting
--Recovery Installation
3.1 Recovery and roms
3.2 Different roms
--what to do with root
4.1 WTFWR
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I: intro
This guide is presented in the easiest way. If you follow each and every step you should be fine. With that said I cannot be held responsible if you mess up your device in any way
I.2 Support list
This guide is meant to be universal as possible. I can guarantee this will work with original us transformer. I’m not yet sure of the slider, 3g or ww models. Please confirm them working below in the comments. Keep in mind you should always check the support of the rom you want to use by looking at by checking the thread.
l.3 What is rooting?
Rooting a great thing. With it you can install roms, ,make backups and overall great backups. Below is a article on it:
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Root-Your-Android-Phone,review-1688.html
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1.1 Downloading our utils
STOP: If you have a device running .19 or below use razor claw for rooting. Then, afterwords if you want to install recovery the a rom jump to 3.1 Razorclaw doesn’t require you to have a computer.
Before we begin we will need to get our computer ready to root with nacho root. Head over to
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
to download the android sdk. Get the zip it’s easier. Once you download it and unzip it. Place the folder in the root of your C: drive (just trust me)
Now double click SDK Manager
Check the box next to “android sdk platform-tools” then click install X packages. Accept any terms that come up. The sdk is now installing. Ignore any errors. Wait till it’s done
Cool, now to get your asus usb drivers. This will help our computer recognize our device. Go to
http://support.asus.com/Download/ModelList.aspx?SLanguage=en&keyword=eee pad&type=1
Select your device, The for the OS dropdown box choose “OTHERS” Then hit the plus next to “UTILITIES (1)”. Under that click Global (DLM). Wait till it downloads then install it.
Finally to get our rooting software. We will be using nacho root from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427838&page=1
Download Nacho root and SU
Pic 6
Go back to your android SDK folder we download earlier. Put both of the files in the “Platform-tools”
Pic 7
1.2: prepare our transformer.
Go into the settings. On the left click application. Make sure “Unknown sources” Is checked. Then click development. Make sure “Usb debugging” is checked.
2.1 rooting. It is rooting time. Make sure your device has a good charge on it. Then hook it up to your computer.
Go to your computer and open cmd by hitting the start button then typing in cmd. In the windows type in:
Cd C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
Make sure you have the space between cd and C: If an error returns you didn’t follow the tutorial and put the folder in the correct path. If that is case use the right path.
Pic 8
Hit enter.
Now type in:
Adb devices
A random string of number should appear, if not your don’t have your asus usb drivers installed correctly.
Here is the instruction for you to type in to root from the dev. Do it one line at a time. Do not type in any of the <wait for boot> things.
Code:
adb push nachoroot.bin /data/local/
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/nachoroot.bin
adb shell /data/local/nachoroot.bin --stage1
adb reboot
<wait for boot>
adb shell /data/local/nachoroot.bin --stage2
adb reboot
<wait for boot>
adb shell id
<if id is 0 / root then continue, else start over>
adb remount
adb push su /system/xbin/su
adb shell chown 0.0 /system/xbin/su
adb shell chmod 06755 /system/xbin/su
adb shell /data/local/nachoroot.bin --undo
adb reboot
If you did it right an your device didn’t turn into an ipad you should be ok. Go to the market. Get super user. If all goes well you have root.
STOP: Now if you don’t want to install recovery and get a rom (which I HIGHLY recommend) this concludes the end of the tutorial. Feel free to view the information after the recovery and rom section.
3.1 Recovery Installation and roms.
THIS REQUIRES A MICRO SD CARD
If you are here you must want to get recovery, install a rom, and make your tf 1000% times better.
To begin go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346180
Get the app either on your computer OR your transformer. Install it, and click the giant button. Let it do it’s thing. Now you have recovery, which allows you to install roms.
Time to boot in recovery. Get this app:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1173434
and click the oversized button to boot into recovery. (Yes you can do the other method by turning of your tf and holding both power button and bottom volume at the same time then clicking vol up when you see text, but that requires more then one finger.
There you go. You’ll see a recovery screen.
NOW pay careful attention. Once you are there we need to make a backup. Use your vol keys to scroll down to “Backup and restore”. Select it with the power key. Now make a backup by clicking backup (With the vol and power keys from now on obviously). Now you have a backup. To install a rom simply get the rom from the xda section (check comp. and don’t get nflash) and put it on your micro sd card. Boot into recovery. Scroll down to “install zip from sd card”. Then choose zip from sd card. Find the rom you put on the micro sd card. It should install. If this was to difficult view this kind man’s vid tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWdfce9wBjs&feature=related
May be wondering what rom you should pick. I recommend revolver, because the dev is offering me a large some of many to say that (Just kidding ). But really revolver is great.
Others include:
Prime
Revolution
And many more at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1107.

I wonder why there has been no one at least thanking you for your effort in writing this reference,
However i followed your instructions and have been successfully able to root my Transformer,
Thank you very much
keep it up

o_0
10 char

Thanks mate I am now rooted

i'll use the software when I get my Asus Transformer Prime
Question: Does the rooting tool work on the ICS Firmware?
Sent from my NexusHD2 using xda premium

andyabc said:
i'll use the software when I get my Asus Transformer Prime
Question: Does the rooting tool work on the ICS Firmware?
Sent from my NexusHD2 using xda premium
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No, for ICS on the prime there is another method. I thought the name is mempodroid.
Look in the prime forum.

O.k then I'll root with this tool then use OTA Root keeper so I can be rooted on ICS
Sent from my NexusHD2 using xda premium

Thanks for the great post... always love having pictures along with instructions

andyabc said:
i'll use the software when I get my Asus Transformer Prime
Question: Does the rooting tool work on the ICS Firmware?
Sent from my NexusHD2 using xda premium
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My answer is NO. I just push to ICS 4.0.3 and it does not work on ICS.

[GUIDE][TOOL] Guide To Create You're Own De-Bloat Tool/APK Installer/For Any Device

Ever Tired Of Useless Stock Bloat Stuffed Up In Rom! Time To Remove Them!
This Is Guide To Create A Script To Remove Bloatware From Stock Rom For Any Device! Plus APK Installer
For Referring Purpose I'm Using Samsung's De-Bloat Too/APK Installer Develop'd by Me!
Requirements:
CWM Recovery w/ ADB
USB Drivers
Rooted
Phone connected to PC with USB Debugging enabled.
What Does This Tool Do..........?
It Removes Bloatware From Stock Rom! Eg: Samsungs's Unwanted Stuff
#Optional : Install/Batch APK's
Download This Tool Zip Here
Extract It
- Now Edit(Using NotePad++) Debloat.bat
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
-Go To Line 30 And Edit The "BuddiesNow.apk" name to you're specific one In Rom/Device!
For Eg:
Edit This
Code:
adb shell rm /system/app/BuddiesNow.apk
adb shell rm /system/app/BuddiesNow.odex
To
Code:
adb shell rm /system/app/TWLauncher.apk
adb shell rm /system/app/TWLauncher.odex
-Thats All! Save The File & Run The Debloat.bat By Following Instructions!
How-To USE :
Click On Debloat.bat
Follow On Screen Instructions To Remove !
Reboot Phone When Prompted!
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For APK Installer
Place The Wanted APK's In The same Folder!
-Close The Window To Skip Auto Install!
-Press Continue For Auto Apk Installer
IMPORTANT: -And Make Sure You Reconnect USB Cable Before Pressing Continue!
-Press Continue For Auto Apk Installer
-Done!
It Works On Stock Rom.
It Also Works On Custom Rom If Therez Any Bloat In It! Don't Panic If Therz Some Error Regarding No Such File/Directory.It's coz of absence of specified app in System/app (Bloat-Free)
Now Make You're Own Versions For You're Devices Like HTC,SE etc
The Tool Attached Here(For Ex) Is almost Common For Samsung Devices!
Download Link : http://goo.im/devs/eaglerazor123/Eag-debloat.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/?qhq294rzh3ajll4
Credit Me If You Used This Somewhere
Hit Thanks If You Like ! Donate If You Want To!

This was posted on the portal! NICE!!
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/create-a-de-bloat-script-and-auto-apk-installer/

do i really need adb??? i haven't set up one on my pc..
cant i just use QtAdb???

draiyan said:
do i really need adb??? i haven't set up one on my pc..
cant i just use QtAdb???
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Didn't try that yet! I recommend to Setup ADB it's very handy!

1 word - wow. This is a really great tool. Used it, and it's flawless. I would LOVE to have it in my ROM if you don't mind! Like flashing the ROM then flashing this script to remove Facebook, Twitter, etc. Great work buddy

invasion2 said:
1 word - wow. This is a really great tool. Used it, and it's flawless. I would LOVE to have it in my ROM if you don't mind! Like flashing the ROM then flashing this script to remove Facebook, Twitter, etc. Great work buddy
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Thanks! No prob u can use it!

Feel free to pull my Universal De-Blur/De-Bloat for a template for MotoBlur devices if you want.

we dont have a cwm with adb support then how can we make it work??

eaglerazor123 said:
Ever Tired Of Useless Stock Bloat Stuffed Up In Rom! Time To Remove Them!
This Is Guide To Create A Script To Remove Bloatware From Stock Rom For Any Device! Plus APK Installer
For Referring Purpose I'm Using Samsung's De-Bloat Too/APK Installer Develop'd by Me!
Requirements:
CWM Recovery w/ ADB
USB Drivers
Rooted
Phone connected to PC with USB Debugging enabled.
What Does This Tool Do..........?
It Removes Bloatware From Stock Rom! Eg: Samsungs's Unwanted Stuff
#Optional : Install/Batch APK's
Download This Tool Zip Here
Extract It
- Now Edit(Using NotePad++) Debloat.bat
-Go To Line 30 And Edit The "BuddiesNow.apk" name to you're specific one In Rom/Device!
For Eg:
Edit This
Code:
adb shell rm /system/app/BuddiesNow.apk
adb shell rm /system/app/BuddiesNow.odex
To
Code:
adb shell rm /system/app/TWLauncher.apk
adb shell rm /system/app/TWLauncher.odex
-Thats All! Save The File & Run The Debloat.bat By Following Instructions!
How-To USE :
Click On Debloat.bat
Follow On Screen Instructions To Remove !
Reboot Phone When Prompted!
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For APK Installer
Place The Wanted APK's In The same Folder!
-Close The Window To Skip Auto Install!
-Press Continue For Auto Apk Installer
IMPORTANT: -And Make Sure You Reconnect USB Cable Before Pressing Continue!
-Press Continue For Auto Apk Installer
-Done!
It Works On Stock Rom.
It Also Works On Custom Rom If Therez Any Bloat In It! Don't Panic If Therz Some Error Regarding No Such File/Directory.It's coz of absence of specified app in System/app (Bloat-Free)
Now Make You're Own Versions For You're Devices Like HTC,SE etc
The Tool Attached Here(For Ex) Is almost Common For Samsung Devices!
Download Link : http://goo.im/devs/eaglerazor123/Eag-debloat.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/?qhq294rzh3ajll4
Credit Me If You Used This Somewhere
Hit Thanks If You Like ! Donate If You Want To!
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sorry sir, but for apk installer section, what's used for?
can you explain little bit?

Was actually kind of hoping to use this but the download is no longer there. Has this been abandoned?

You can get it here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667140

missed out a "/"
There's a small mistake that i noticed. In line 59 of Debloat.bat,
Code:
adb shell rm system/aap/MobilePrint.odex
should probably be
Code:
adb shell rm /system/aap/MobilePrint.odex
.
Btw, great tool, thanks!!!

G4 Root (Testing)

This is a test root method for the G4. It is based off of the original root method for rooting LG devices. The original method showed modified in the boot loader but it didn't have su. This a modified script to push su correctly and the su used by the H815.
Note: On the H815 If you would like root all you have to do is unlock boot loader, flash twrp for G4 then flash the supersu.zip
WARNING: USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!
I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
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This is a new method that i discovered. Instead of rooting we are just going to flash TWRP then we can root through the recovery. I have tested this on my G3 and i can confirm that you are able to flash recoveries through download mode.
The Recovery used in this is TWRP for H815 and I am not sure of how compatible it is with other variants but if it gives you root then its worth testing.
Files:LGG4_rFLASH.zip
Drivers:HERE
Step 1: Enable USB Debugging
Step 2: Download G4 Flasher and unzip, Also Install Drivers
Step 3: In unzipped folder open a new command prompt window (Shift+Right click)
Step 4: Run this command
adb.exe push recovery.img /data/local/tmp/
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Step 5: Enter Download Mode (Hold Volume Up While plugging in Usb Cable)
Step 6: Check Device Manager> Serial Port (Windows) and make sure your Phones COM is set to 41, if not then change it. After changing it you may have to unplug usb, pull battery and then reboot into download mode.
Step 7: Open a new Command prompt window just like before. in the folder you extracted.
Step 8: Run this Command
Send_Command.exe \\.\COM41
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Step 9: Run this to Backup your current recovery
dd if=/dev/block/platform/f9824900.sdhci/by-name/recovery of=/data/local/tmp/recoverybak.img
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Step 10: It will now show a # then run this
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/f9824900.sdhci/by-name/recovery
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Step 11: Then run this
dd if=/data/local/tmp/recovery.img of=/dev/block/platform/f9824900.sdhci/by-name/recovery
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Step 12: Pull battery and try to boot into recovery
Step 13: Flash Supersu.zip
Note:: to restore original Recovery all you have to do is pull it
adb pull /data/local/tmp/recoverybak.img \
Rename it recovery.img (you might have to delete or rename the one that was extracted from the zip earlier because the can only be one recovery.img in a folder )
then rinse and repeat all the steps

I've got a Verizon version coming tomorrow. Can't wait to give this a try. Thanks.
Edit - Just tried to download the root zip, and I got a message that it's infected with a virus.

cant download G4_Rootbeta1.zip
her it is

hytin said:
cant download G4_Rootbeta1.zip
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This is the error we get when attempting to download it:
Code:
Sorry, this file is infected with a virus
Only the owner is allowed to download infected files.
EDIT: See my post below for a copy of the ZIP

i think i found a way will upload it later

Does anyone tried this method on the T-Mobile G4 H811?

I was able to use a web-based ZIP extractor to extract then compress it. I have done no scanning for viruses, I simply extracted and repackaged the files.
G4_Rootbeta1
ZIP - https://www.dropbox.com/s/wmbz005aqs52r9j/G4_Rootbeta1.zip?dl=0
7z - https://www.dropbox.com/s/tnmnbak62zdrgu6/G4_Rootbeta1.7z?dl=0

hytin said:
cant download G4_Rootbeta1.zip
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New link... I uploaded to drop box. Google drive acts funny when it come to certain files.

geoff5093 said:
This is the error we get when attempting to download it:
Code:
Sorry, this file is infected with a virus
Only the owner is allowed to download infected files.
EDIT: See my post below for a copy of the ZIP
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New link available

do we still need to enable oem unlock?
Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk 2

deejay6901 said:
do we still need to enable oem unlock?
Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk 2
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I think I am unlock is only for unlocking the boot loader not rooting

So I tried this on the H811 (T-Mobile) version.
Everything worked just as described UNTIL the part where I needed to run the root script.
After I paste the SH command, it thinks for a moment, and returns me to the # line...
Not sure how to continue from here, but will be happy to be a guinea pig if someone can tell me what to try.
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"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
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madhouze said:
So I tried this on the H811 (T-Mobile) version.
Everything worked just as described UNTIL the part where I needed to run the root script.
After I paste the SH command, it thinks for a moment, and returns me to the # line...
Not sure how to continue from here, but will be happy to be a guinea pig if someone can tell me what to try.
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Same here on H815 ?!
My Bootloader ist Locked. Is that the reason ??? Do i have to unlock it ?

it´s for the G3 on 5.02 not lollipop 5.1

hytin said:
it´s for the G3 on 5.02 not lollipop 5.1
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This is modified for g4

Masta_Gee81 said:
Same here on H815 ?!
My Bootloader ist Locked. Is that the reason ??? Do i have to unlock it ?
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Try doing the command without dummy1

Hi macdaddie87
Thanks for your job! :good:

Looking forward to people with Verizon giving this a shot first!

macdaddie87 said:
Try doing the command without dummy1
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Same result . Nothing happens ?
this is my input : sh /data/local/tmp/root_g4.sh/data/local/tmp/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip /data/local/tmp/busybox
it stays on # nothing more?!

looks like device is not attaching when connected to download mode even if adb.exe devices is executed