Root [MetroPCS] [Guide] ROOTING THE OPTIMUS F6 And Recovery!

mgs242001 · Apr 23, 2014

Should I perform a factory reset before I do all of this?

ajamie234 · Apr 23, 2014

It wouldn't hurt

erccom90 · Apr 25, 2014

I just bought an LG F6 from Metropc. I never rooted a phone. It has 12b firmware. I am totally confused on how to root it. Can someone give me a straight way on how to root it.

Thanks

erccom90 · Apr 29, 2014

Hi
I am new to rooting. I am a little confused on how to root my MotroPcs LG F6 Firmware 12b phone. Is it possible to give me a step by step on how to do this.

Thanks
Aaron

ajamie234 · Apr 29, 2014

Got to most stable root for 12b thread it gives you step by step

erccom90 · Apr 29, 2014

Where is that?

Trevor Philips · Apr 29, 2014

ajamie234 said:
Got to most stable root for 12b thread it gives you step by step

You will have to download a pretty big file, about 700mb http://androidforums.com/metropcs-optimus-f6-all-things-root/840549-most-stable-root-method-12b.html pretty simple guide

erccom90 · Apr 29, 2014

I am having to get back to 10i. I seem a little confused with that part. I installed the drivers and now my computer doesnt recognize my phone.

Trevor Philips · Apr 29, 2014

erccom90 said:
I am having to get back to 10i. I seem a little confused with that part. I installed the drivers and now my computer doesnt recognize my phone.

Are you in download mode?

greeneyes954 · Apr 30, 2014

so i messed up =( i used the f3 file while tryin to root n now myscreen is blacked out how do i fix this i tried to flash the correct file n it wont connect =( the lg support tool says my phone is the f3 even tho i have f6. can i fix this?

ajamie234 · Apr 30, 2014

People seem to be doing this a lot try different button combos and plug sub in til it reads it the f3 has different button combos to get to dl mode

erccom90 · Apr 30, 2014

What exactly do you mean by download mode?

ajamie234 · Apr 30, 2014

Usually the f6 way to get to download mode is vol up and plug in usb but from what I've heard the f3 is different. Download mode allows you to use kdz

erccom90 · Apr 30, 2014

Trevor Philips said:
You will have to download a pretty big file, about 700mb http://androidforums.com/metropcs-optimus-f6-all-things-root/840549-most-stable-root-method-12b.html pretty simple guide

ajamie234 said:
Usually the f6 way to get to download mode is vol up and plug in usb but from what I've heard the f3 is different. Download mode allows you to use kdz

All right I was able to get it to download mode. Now what should I do?

nexus50 · Apr 30, 2014

I have the LG F6 for T-Mobile.

I updated so I'm using Jelly bean.

software version: D50010h
kernel version: 3.4.0
android version: 4.1.2

will using the instructions here work to root my phone? If so this is what I'm planning to do:

1. Factory reset
2. Follow instructions to root
3. Open lte2recovery.apk from my phone's browser
3 a. Hit recovery apply and then the Reboot button. You should now be booted into Recovery.
3. b. Now that I'm in recovery now what???

If I'm able to root using this method are the steps above ^ the steps I should take? Also, can you tell me more about the recovery step, do I do this right after I rooted or should I restart first? Also, when I'm in recovery for the last step what do I do?

Trevor Philips · Apr 30, 2014

nexus50 said:
I have the LG F6 for T-Mobile.

I updated so I'm using Jelly bean.

software version: D50010h
kernel version: 3.4.0
android version: 4.1.2

will using the instructions here work to root my phone? If so this is what I'm planning to do:

1. Factory reset
2. Follow instructions to root
3. Open lte2recovery.apk from my phone's browser
3 a. Hit recovery apply and then the Reboot button. You should now be booted into Recovery.
3. b. Now that I'm in recovery now what???

If I'm able to root using this method are the steps above ^ the steps I should take? Also, can you tell me more about the recovery step, do I do this right after I rooted or should I restart first? Also, when I'm in recovery for the last step what do I do?

Step 3 and under are not required for root, that's for entering recovery

nexus50 · Apr 30, 2014

Trevor Philips said:
Step 3 and under are not required for root, that's for entering recovery

Will I be able to get root with my phone specs:

LG F6 T-Mobile

software version: D50010h
kernel version: 3.4.0
android version: 4.1.2

Trevor Philips · Apr 30, 2014

nexus50 said:
Will I be able to get root with my phone specs:

LG F6 T-Mobile

software version: D50010h
kernel version: 3.4.0
android version: 4.1.2

yes

nexus50 · Apr 30, 2014

Trevor Philips said:
yes

Thanks. Should I run the recovery afterwards? I'm not really understanding what the recovery part is for. What is a situation that is common when I wish I would of did the recovery step.

Trevor Philips · Apr 30, 2014

nexus50 said:
Thanks. Should I run the recovery afterwards? I'm not really understanding what the recovery part is for. What is a situation that is common when I wish I would of did the recovery step.

Recovery can be used for installing roms and kernels etc.. if you want to flash a kernel you'll need recovery, but for the meantime, don't bother until you learn more about it

nexus50 · May 1, 2014

Trevor Philips said:
Recovery can be used for installing roms and kernels etc.. if you want to flash a kernel you'll need recovery, but for the meantime, don't bother until you learn more about it

Do I need to do a factory reset before I root? I moved a lot of programs to my SD card.

Whyzor · May 1, 2014

nexus50 said:
Thanks. Should I run the recovery afterwards? I'm not really understanding what the recovery part is for. What is a situation that is common when I wish I would of did the recovery step.

This is the thread to flash MetroPCS 12b rooted stock ROM:

http://androidforums.com/metropcs-o...9-wip-rom-flashable-rooted-12b-stock-rom.html

Recovery mode is a different bootup mode to recover your phone if regular startup is corrupted. By installing a custom CWM recovery it allows you to flash ROMs that manufacturers didn't authorize, such as custom or rooted ROMs.

After you flash a MetroPCS ROM, you may need to purchase a $2-3 unlock code on ebay in order for it to work with your TMobile sim card.

nexus50 · May 1, 2014

Okay, thanks everyone. I have root and I setup link2sd.

Now what about overclocking? What can I use to overclock my LG F6 from T-Mobile?

Maine Coon · May 1, 2014

nexus50 said:
Okay, thanks everyone. I have root and I setup link2sd.

Now what about overclocking? What can I use to overclock my LG F6 from T-Mobile?

why would you do it?

nexus50 · May 1, 2014

to make the phone a little snappier. I wouldn't overclock it that much. just enough to give it a little kick.

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