[GUIDE] Howto Root LG Motion 4G - Page 10

bart2201 · February 4th, 2013, 02:51 PM

When I go to the Is11g backup on my sd card and open it there is no way to install it. I'm not seeing any application to install at all.

jbugsmommie · February 4th, 2013, 03:33 PM

I had to uninstall system backup and reinstall. I am rooted now I.gave up for a while doing it til some one on youtube said try reinstalling the back up thanks..also what's an apk? Do i need it?

jbugsmommie · February 4th, 2013, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liamo_210

Congrats mate now all you have to do is flash a ROM.

How do you flash ROM?

Slim11208 · February 4th, 2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 2GigayteSD

Make sure you reboot after installing the apk. Step 7

ok I rebooted the PC. It worked. I think. I had supersu and was able to use my phone for about 30 minutes.

THEN IT BRICKED!
I know that there's a fix.
so I went through the fixing.

AFTER FIXING THE BRICK
I found out that it also messed up my gallery.
Any ideas?
I couldn't find a fix for it.. so I created a thread
http://androidforums.com/lg-motion-4g/684748-images-showing-blank-in-gallery.html#post5503722

bart2201 · February 4th, 2013, 06:38 PM

Alright, I was finally able to download the apk and am now rooted.

2GigayteSD · February 4th, 2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Slim11208

ok I rebooted the PC. It worked. I think. I had supersu and was able to use my phone for about 30 minutes.

THEN IT BRICKED!
I know that there's a fix.
so I went through the fixing.

AFTER FIXING THE BRICK
I found out that it also messed up my gallery.
Any ideas?
I couldn't find a fix for it.. so I created a thread
http://androidforums.com/lg-motion-4g/684748-images-showing-blank-in-gallery.html#post5503722

Did you remove anything with root?

unicyclist · February 10th, 2013, 06:03 PM

After reading all of this, I was a bit worried about this root method. Went ahead with it, & it worked flawlessly. Now to flash the deoxed/debloated ROM.

sammyz · February 10th, 2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by unicyclist

After reading all of this, I was a bit worried about this root method. Went ahead with it, & it worked flawlessly. Now to flash the deoxed/debloated ROM.

One of them requires you to be running D firmware so there are no glitches, the other requires you to be on E firmware so you don't brick.

Elrynon · February 12th, 2013, 07:43 PM

http://androidforums.com/motion-4g-all-things-root/611262-i-found-root-guys.html#post4900128 <---- Post #45

I'm getting ready to root my phone and I'm wondering if this is still the best method for the LG Motion. Especially with them JUST releasing an update the other day. Thanks guys! Also, will this work without an SD card? I KNOW I need to get one eventually but for right now I don't have one.

jamesmania88 · February 15th, 2013, 10:40 AM

how long does this take I've been doing this for 5 minutes and nothing just the daemon has started successfully. should I unplugg and restart this process or restart my pc after installing backup apk?

sammyz · February 15th, 2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesmania88

how long does this take I've been doing this for 5 minutes and nothing just the daemon has started successfully. should I unplugg and restart this process or restart my pc after installing backup apk?

Reboot phone after opening that app

jamesmania88 · February 15th, 2013, 02:13 PM

Thanks I got it, just did factory reset.

bwg2469 · February 15th, 2013, 03:19 PM

Make sure USB debugging is checked

pr1ncpanda · February 15th, 2013, 04:30 PM

hi i am currently on version f...will this root method still work?

Killah1994 · February 15th, 2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by pr1ncpanda

hi i am currently on version f...will this root method still work?

Yes

pr1ncpanda · February 15th, 2013, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killah1994

Yes

Thank you...just needed to make sure...

jacobdrj · February 18th, 2013, 05:27 PM

This rooting procedure worked for me. The procedure needs a little bit of detail that is lacking, but I was experienced enough to get the flow of what the OP meant... Thanks so much for the procedure!!! I missed my AdAway so much!

phire42 · February 23rd, 2013, 04:03 PM

Nevermind... found my answer.

Nevermind my nevermind... I'm AM stuck..When I run the root batch file it give me the first two lines and then nothing else...

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *

I've noticed each time I plug it in, the ballon that pops up down by the system tray says that it failed to install the drivers.

I've tried un/re-installing IS11LG_SystemBackupTest.signed.apk

I've tried un/re-installing the drivers.
I've found the more up to date drivers on LG's website, and tryed it.

I'm running Windows 7. What else do you guy suggest? What other info do you need from me?

bwg2469 · February 23rd, 2013, 07:10 PM

USB debug checked on phone before connecting?

Chrisn77 · February 23rd, 2013, 07:25 PM

Make sure its not set to media sync. Make sure its on CHARGE ONLY!!!

sammyz · February 23rd, 2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrisn77

Make sure its not set to media sync. Make sure its on CHARGE ONLY!!!

+1

Chrisn77 · February 23rd, 2013, 08:16 PM

Huh? What's +1 mean sammyz?

2GigayteSD · February 23rd, 2013, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrisn77

Huh? What's +1 mean sammyz?

Basically it means "I agree"

phire42 · February 23rd, 2013, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrisn77

Make sure its not set to media sync. Make sure its on CHARGE ONLY!!!

I did have USB Debugging on. I did have it on charge only... It was weird... when I plugged it in... it went to media sync first and successfully installed drivers... then I switch it to charge only and it tries to install more drivers and fails.

Is it supposed to successfully install the drivers when you plug it in?

Oh and I factory reset the phone and tried again with the same results. :-(

Chrisn77 · February 23rd, 2013, 10:48 PM

You have to have the drivers installed correctly. The best and most trusted way to get/update it is to go to lg.com and find the lg motion and go to support. When ur thier install the drivers or update them. After that plug the phone into the computer. It should start installing drivers, don't do anything till its complete. Then follow the root guide.

Chrisn77 · February 23rd, 2013, 10:50 PM

I personally used this root method. It works on any firmware u are running on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkEaJvXV6Uk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

phire42 · February 23rd, 2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrisn77

You have to have the drivers installed correctly. The best and most trusted way to get/update it is to go to lg.com and find the lg motion and go to support. When ur thier install the drivers or update them. After that plug the phone into the computer. It should start installing drivers, don't do anything till its complete. Then follow the root guide.

Is it okay to use a newer version of the drivers than are in this guide?

Chrisn77 · February 23rd, 2013, 11:13 PM

Well I am sure you could because the guys on this thread are amazing and trustworthy. I'm sure they wouldn't put a dead link in the thread. I used the root method that the YouTube video showed. I didn't use the root on this thread to root my phone. But you can use any root method u prefer.

phire42 · February 24th, 2013, 12:03 AM

Okay... hours later... 10+ PC reboots 20+ phone reboots... 5 re-installs of everything later... all I had to do was move the USB wire to a different port and it works... WTF! Thank you for all of your help! You guys rock!!!!!

garrytipler · March 5th, 2013, 08:47 PM

rooting was 2 easy thanks guys

jrooney224 · March 11th, 2013, 09:32 PM

ever root the LG Motion? At the last moment before the rooting, I am asked to enter my device encryption code. No Idea what that is, or where to find it. seems to be an attempt by LG to prevent rooting. Am I missing something? Thanks

jamesmania88 · March 12th, 2013, 01:00 AM

Is that the dec numbers on the box or on the battery slot?

Malebolgia · March 13th, 2013, 08:52 AM

I heard somewhere that the LG Spirit root method works for the LG Motion is that true?

sammyz · March 13th, 2013, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malebolgia

I heard somewhere that the LG Spirit root method works for the LG Motion is that true?

It sometimes works. This method has a higher success rate with the motion

SwoRNLeaDejZ · March 19th, 2013, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phire42

Nevermind... found my answer.

Nevermind my nevermind... I'm AM stuck..When I run the root batch file it give me the first two lines and then nothing else...

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *

I've noticed each time I plug it in, the ballon that pops up down by the system tray says that it failed to install the drivers.

I've tried un/re-installing IS11LG_SystemBackupTest.signed.apk

I've tried un/re-installing the drivers.
I've found the more up to date drivers on LG's website, and tryed it.

I'm running Windows 7. What else do you guy suggest? What other info do you need from me?

Look in the LG Motion 4g all things root guide, there is a link to a topic called What to do if Root Fails, read that thread, it is exactly what you are looking for

joshua.worth · March 20th, 2013, 12:19 PM

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 this worked and was a lot easier.

Worked fine on the F software

plasticarmyman · March 28th, 2013, 03:00 PM

make sure you're using the USB that came with the phone....i dunno why but it makes a difference sometimes...

Zunga93 · March 28th, 2013, 08:19 PM

Hello LG Motioners!!!!
I wasnt able 2 visit AF.. just rooted my LGM 5 minutes ago... so I'm ready 2 Roll

c-ya around
Z93.~

Hoshi · March 30th, 2013, 03:33 PM

So, I'm in mid-root right now. I've got the command prompt open and it says

* daemon started successfully *

But it's been about 10 minutes at least and it hasn't done anything else. No files have been pushed, the phone has not reset, and I'm afraid to unplug or start over or do anything else. Any advice?

sammyz · March 30th, 2013, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoshi

So, I'm in mid-root right now. I've got the command prompt open and it says

* daemon started successfully *

But it's been about 10 minutes at least and it hasn't done anything else. No files have been pushed, the phone has not reset, and I'm afraid to unplug or start over or do anything else. Any advice?

Install drivers, you can unplug. It won't break anything. After installing drivers, try rebooting PC.

Hoshi · March 30th, 2013, 03:39 PM

I've got the drivers installed, but I haven't rebooted the pc. I'll try that.

2GigayteSD · March 31st, 2013, 04:19 AM

And make sure you're in USB Debugging mode.

unicyclist · April 1st, 2013, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2GigayteSD

And make sure you're in USB Debugging mode.

And "Charge Only" connection mode.

Levi0187 · April 3rd, 2013, 12:27 AM

Thanks!!!!

Levi0187 · April 3rd, 2013, 01:51 AM

Will this method work with Windows XP pro 32 bit? I run Linux, but I keep a copy of XP lying around. I am referring to the method that got this post started. Thanks.

TheOneManArmy · April 3rd, 2013, 05:14 PM

Hi guys, I'm new to these forums, and this is also my first time attempting to root a phone. Everything went well until the command prompt part, and i keep getting this same message (I've tried 4 or 5 times). If anyone can help I'd really appreciate it.

DON'T TOUCH THE DEVICE OR UNPLUG WHILE ROOTING!
PUSH FILES
* server not running *
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
failed to copy 'busybox' to '/data/local/busybox': Permission denied
failed to copy 'su' to '/data/local/su': Permission denied
failed to copy 'Superuser.apk' to '/data/local/Superuser.apk': Permission denied

Unable to chmod /data/local/busybox: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /data/local/su: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /data/local/Superuser.apk: No such file or directory
failed on '/data/local/tmp' - Permission denied
link failed File exists
mount: Operation not permitted
mount: Operation not permitted
/system/bin/sh: cannot create /system/xbin/busybox: Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
/system/bin/sh: /system/xbin/busybox: not found
/system/bin/sh: busybox: not found
/system/bin/sh: busybox: not found
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/app/Superuser.apk: No such file or directory
rm failed for /data/local.prop, Permission denied
rm failed for /data/local/tmp, Permission denied
failed on '/data/local/tmp.bak' - No such file or directory

REBOOT
 
c:\o4xr>

sammyz · April 4th, 2013, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Levi0187

Will this method work with Windows XP pro 32 bit? I run Linux, but I keep a copy of XP lying around. I am referring to the method that got this post started. Thanks.

Yes it will work with XP.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheOneManArmy

Hi guys, I'm new to these forums, and this is also my first time attempting to root a phone. Everything went well until the command prompt part, and i keep getting this same message (I've tried 4 or 5 times). If anyone can help I'd really appreciate it.

DON'T TOUCH THE DEVICE OR UNPLUG WHILE ROOTING!
PUSH FILES
* server not running *
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
failed to copy 'busybox' to '/data/local/busybox': Permission denied
failed to copy 'su' to '/data/local/su': Permission denied
failed to copy 'Superuser.apk' to '/data/local/Superuser.apk': Permission denied

Unable to chmod /data/local/busybox: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /data/local/su: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /data/local/Superuser.apk: No such file or directory
failed on '/data/local/tmp' - Permission denied
link failed File exists
mount: Operation not permitted
mount: Operation not permitted
/system/bin/sh: cannot create /system/xbin/busybox: Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
/system/bin/sh: /system/xbin/busybox: not found
/system/bin/sh: busybox: not found
/system/bin/sh: busybox: not found
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/app/Superuser.apk: No such file or directory
rm failed for /data/local.prop, Permission denied
rm failed for /data/local/tmp, Permission denied
failed on '/data/local/tmp.bak' - No such file or directory

REBOOT
 
c:\o4xr>

If you're on Windows Vista/7 right click the root.bat file>properties>compatibility>run as administrator> ok.
Now try again

TheOneManArmy · April 4th, 2013, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammyz

Yes it will work with XP.

If you're on Windows Vista/7 right click the root.bat file>properties>compatibility>run as administrator> ok.
Now try again

I'm on Windows 8, but ill try that! thanks.
edit : do i do that when i have the cmd prompt open or do i even need that open?

It worked, thanks

nelsonsdive · April 6th, 2013, 08:58 PM

I got the exact same failure on Win 7 Ultimate (no busybox etc), lost root and su on OTA update awhile back, didn't need again until I checked and TiBU wasn't working without it. When first connecteed to PC, phone was MTP/media mode, swtiched to Charge only, ran script, got exact same as TheOneMan Army... rebooted phone (not PC), ran script again, worked fine (didn't need admin priveleges).

chaos5338 · April 8th, 2013, 03:52 PM

So, I have a Windows 8, I installed the drivers, put the ox4r in the right place, downloaded and installed the signed test apk and I tried to follow steps, but I get the first two lines multiple times
"* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *"
i reinstalled the drivers, rebooted the pc and the phone multiple times, and i think i messed up to the point where bluetooth, chrome, and any video player is all black with sound. I need help to fix this problem.