Root Need Help!!

[Jack Mickey]

Hi guys, just switched to the f60 to the leon. I have metro's lg leon on stock 5.1.1 with 10e firmware. Im trying to find the best way to root and install twrp. But am unsure which method to use. The kingroot app didnt work. I downloaded lg one click gui.exe, and twrp .img for this device, but am terrified of bricking. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thank everyone!!

 

[Unforgiven]

Populare phone lately. I'd start with a quick check on this thread for paperweight prevention.
http://androidforums.com/threads/psa-do-not-confuse-king-with-kingo.922582/

I saw one of the two bricks happen. There are some good folks with rooting guides in here. Give them a read.

Finally, I moved this to the Root section of the Leon forum. Good luck.

 

[Jack Mickey]

Thank you! Man i love you guys! Really helped to clarify. Ill let yall know how the lg one click goes for me.

 

[Jack Mickey]

Now before i take the plunge, can anyone possibly verify that the lg one click root script works with lgms345 10e fw on 5.1.1? Just making sure. Better safe than sorry. Lol. Thanks guys.

 

[dragonhart6505]

Now before i take the plunge, can anyone possibly verify that the lg one click root script works with lgms345 10e fw on 5.1.1? Just making sure. Better safe than sorry. Lol. Thanks guys.

Nobody has verified root on 5.1.1. You must KDZ back to 5.0.1 for root and twrp. Supposedly your bootloader will be locked however and I'm unsure what problems could occur later on down the road. This should let you get cm12 working for you at least.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong...but this is what I've been reading here

 

[Jack Mickey]

Is there anyway to go back to 10b which is what i was on before the system update, and if so would i be able to unlock my bootloader? My main reason for rooting is custom theming, and being able to use my external sd. I have apps that download files too large to store on my internal sd.

 

[dragonhart6505]

Is there anyway to go back to 10b which is what i was on before the system update, and if so would i be able to unlock my bootloader? My main reason for rooting is custom theming, and being able to use my external sd. I have apps that download files too large to store on my internal sd.

There is currently no bootloader unlock. I'm not sure if a 10b kdz has been uploaded, look through the threads here, a few posts have been made regarding them.
As for app data on SD, your wasting your time with stock. It just doesn't work no matter what app/method you use (I've tried them ALL). You'll need to use CM12.1 to get data on SD. I use foldermount with CM and it works flawlessly

 

[Jack Mickey]

Ok so if i got this right, kdz back to 5.0.1, install root and recovery, (using lg one click root script or kingroot?) and flash cm12.1 and gapps install foldermount, and im good?

 

[dragonhart6505]

Ok so if i got this right, kdz back to 5.0.1, install root and recovery, (using lg one click root script or kingroot?) and flash cm12.1 and gapps install foldermount, and im good?

Should do ya good.
Kingroot works fine. You won't be using it long anyway. Use Rashr, Flashify or TWRP manager to install the recovery in the CM12 op (must be that exact one!)

 

[Rondeau7]

The 10d version is rootable and has the option for oem unlock found in developer settings. I am running that stock version. I was also anle to flash TWRP and CM12.1. My phone is the Metro version.

 

[Jack Mickey]

Im on 10e and have the option for oem unlock as well. Would this work to achieve unlocking my bootloader? Also, can any one send me the exact link to get the files and programs to downgrade from 10e to 10d? Thanks so much!

 

[Jack Mickey]

Should do ya good.
Kingroot works fine. You won't be using it long anyway. Use Rashr, Flashify or TWRP manager to install the recovery in the CM12 op (must be that exact one!)

Total noob question, and i apologize for my ignorance, but what is "op"?

 

[dragonhart6505]

Total noob question, and i apologize for my ignorance, but what is "op"?

Forum talk for "original post", or in other words the first post

 

[Jack Mickey]

Thanks dragonhart

 

[dragonhart6505]

Thanks dragonhart

NP ^_^ please report back on your experience and any issues you may have, well help the best we can

 

[Jack Mickey]

Ok so when i get home, im going to try to use the lg tool to downgrade from 10e to 10d. After, if my phone doesnt brick, ill let yall know if it worked. If i brick my device, i wont have a phone, unless someone here is able to help me fix it. Fingers crossed guys..

 

[Jack Mickey]

Everything worked! I downgraded, and now have root and twrp. Next step is to replace kingroot with supersu and get my Cyanogenmod on!!! Thank you soo much guys. ! Yall rock!

 

[Rondeau7]

Make sure you do a backup of your stock ROM while in TWRP recovery before flashing any other ROM.

 

[Unforgiven]

Make sure you do a backup of your stock ROM while in TWRP recovery before flashing any other ROM.

+1,000 Make sure you do a nandroid. Safest way to get up and running if you make a misstep.

 

[dragonhart6505]

Everything worked! I downgraded, and now have root and twrp. Next step is to replace kingroot with supersu and get my Cyanogenmod on!!! Thank you soo much guys. ! Yall rock!

Dont bother with supersu, kingroot will do just fine if all your doing is putting on CM. If you do happen to restore your nandroid, you can use SuperSUME from the Play Store to get rid of Kingroot (but im sure youll be fine with CM and its issues)
Glad your good to go! Be aware CM is bugged out in terms of battery percentage and CPU speeds. Also make sure you click the devs name on the download page to see the latest uploads and grab his latest release. Best to bookmark it to keep tabs
Happy flashing!

 

[Bichofelix]

Yeah cm is bugged. Battery is probably going through hell right now, but goddamn is it smooth.
I mean seriously, it's so slick. LGUI3.0 is cool and all, but I shouldn't have to wait 5seconds to pull up recent apps.

 

[Jack Mickey]

Only reason im going to cm is to be able to write(delete move copy) to my external sd. I also have apps that need to write to external but cant,. Even after rooting. If anyone has a fix ill gladly stay on stock.

 

[Jack Mickey]

Make sure you do a backup of your stock ROM while in TWRP recovery before flashing any other ROM.

Awesome advice... Remember the little things -Zombieland

 

[Jack Mickey]

Make sure you do a backup of your stock ROM while in TWRP recovery before flashing any other ROM.

I cant backup to external sd. Error 255. I cant backup to internal because the file size is +4gb

 

[LG Fanatic]

I cant backup to external sd. Error 255. I cant backup to internal because the file size is +4gb

You'll probably need to enable sd card write privileges for 3rd party apps first. You can do that by using the app SDFix.