Root [Virgin Mobile/Sprint] LS720ZV7 update killed my root ... Optimus LG F3

[neoison]

Today my phone requested an update for android but instead it updated the phone software to version 7. Now my root is gone and there is no new root programs. HELP

What can i do to go back to version 6 again?

 

[am2352]

Same here bro. Looking for a new root method. Saferoot doesn't work

 

[xclusive36]

Hang tight

 

[neoison]

Im such a dumb ass... haha. I called LG and the tech support claimed the update option is temporary and in a couple weeks it will force the update.

 

[gherkaul]

Same here bro. Looking for a new root method. Saferoot doesn't work

Towel Root works fine. But if anyone knows of other root exploits that do please post your findings, thanks

 

[am2352]

Towel Root works fine. But if anyone knows of other root exploits that do please post your findings, thanks

Yes it worked. Thank you so much

 

[neoison]

Okay i tried towelroot and it did NOT work.

 

[Kasenomateru]

Am I the only one who didnt get the v7 update? and will we be able to install cwmt?

 

[neoison]

I have run towel root 5 times making it rain. I says it rooted successful. But root checker fails and wifi hot spot app says i have no root.

 

[gherkaul]

I have run towel root 5 times making it rain. I says it rooted successful. But root checker fails and wifi hot spot app says i have no root.

You have to install a superuser app and a busybox installer from the Playstore.

 

[neoison]

Okay installed both superuser and busybox installer. Towelroot ran successful and still no root..

 

[gherkaul]

What superuser app and busybox installer did you choose? It might make a difference, idk. I used SuperSU and Busybox Installer by Stephen (Stericson). Make sure you run SuperSU app at least once so it can update the binaries it needs. And I'm assuming you ran the busybox installer app and installed version 1.22.1. Is this correct.

 

[neoison]

What superuser app and busybox installer did you choose? It might make a difference, idk. I used SuperSU and Busybox Installer by Stephen (Stericson). Make sure you run SuperSU app at least once so it can update the binaries it needs. And I'm assuming you ran the busybox installer app and installed version 1.22.1. Is this correct.

Ok i have those and SuperSU will not update. Both programs say i need root.

 

[gherkaul]

Ok i have those and SuperSU will not update

Okay, I see. Well this is all still new with rooting after the v7 update. Towel Root is the only one that I know works for those who have tested it so far. Not all droids are created equal I'm afraid. If another exploit is found to work it'll be posted here on AF so your in the right place. Sorry I couldn't be of more help at this point.

 

[xclusive36]

We'll figure it out. I'm sure it's just a matter of time.

 

[sammyz]

Ok i have those and SuperSU will not update. Both programs say i need root.

You probably will have to factory reset to get it to work, possibly might have to unbrick as well. You can always downgrade as well
LG may force the update, but if OTAs are disabled (via root), update won't happen. Also, can someone tell me the android version before and after the V7 update? If it upgrades to kitkat, bye bye loki.

 

[gherkaul]

You probably will have to factory reset to get it to work, possibly might have to unbrick as well. You can always downgrade as well
LG may force the update, but if OTAs are disabled (via root), update won't happen. Also, can someone tell me the android version before and after the V7 update? If it upgrades to kitkat, bye bye loki.

No upgrade, just an update. Version is still 4.1.2

 

[neoison]

Today i did a factory reset after the update. Now that i am on V7 for LG Optimus F3. My phone is not working w/ anything to do with rooting.

Can anyone help me to downgrade to V6?

 

[neoison]

SuperSU binary update fails and busybox says i need root or have bad Super User

 

[neoison]

Ok im giving up for today...

 

[am2352]

So for the first run, it installed and when I ran rootchecker, it said the phone was rooted. I rebooted and rootchecker said it's not rooted. I ran towelroot again, it rebooted and then again rootchecker said not rooted.

I did a full system reset, then rooted with towelroot. It automatically rebooted. I installed rootchecker and it said it is rooted. I then installed supersu and busybox.

Probably try again and see if it works.

 

[neoison]

I did what you said and it did not work..

 

[neoison]

Tried it several times... no go

 

[chucksaysblah]

what is the method of turning off the update notification again?

 

[neoison]

You can down load a program off playstore .. i seen a video about it on youtube