LG G2 (All Released Variants Confirmed) Rooted (Instructions Inside)

New root is up: please head to this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=45692679#post45692679

Mods please delete this thread.

Hey guys,

So, I've taken a look at this application, and while it appears to do what it says on the tin, I can't be 100% sure that it doesn't provide some 'value added' services as well. There's code in the app to do automatic updates, collect personal information ( http://pastebin.com/pxtDsGbC ), potentially listen to things like your SMS messages ( http://pastebin.com/yruveH33 ), and even change your wallpaper.

It also injects .so files into system_server and servicemanager, both of which appear at quick glance to possibly persist across reboots.

This is compounded by the fact that this application will have full root permissions after executed. In short, I don't trust it.

I have confirmed that jcase's root for the Moto X ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=45598679 ) can be adapted to this device quite easily. (DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THE UNMODIFIED MOTO X ROOT ON YOUR G2)

When jcase returns back to IRC I'll detail my observations to him so he can post a new root.

Also, as usual, Team Codefire continues to support this new LG device, and we look forward to having an announcement for an unlock or bypass in the next few weeks.

Thanks y'all for your patience!

EDIT: I've just confirmed there's a no-brainer root in the ATT shipping ROM, which I take no credit for finding. I'm going to run it by jcase tomorrow to ensure that I'm not spoiling anything if I post it.
If you're planning on rooting your phone, just wait until tomorrow (Tuesday afternoon at least!)

EDIT2: There also appears to be a LOT of root checking going on in this phone, the stock recovery binary blows some qfuses if you've rooted your phone, and there's no known way to reset those.
Basically, don't root yet. Please!

EDIT3: My previous statement about qfuses in recovery is incorrect.. it is *READING* them

Thanks for the instructions!

I managed to root my Verizon G2 and make a dialer mod already

Rooted. Thanks OP and community.

Those having trouble getting the VZW variant to recognize via ADB:

1. Turn on USB Debugging in developer settings.
2. Under System settings there is a PC settings option. In the PC settings, click USB settings, then Internet connection, then Ethernet.
3. Go to device manager in Windows. Update the driver for the LG device with the download from OP.
4. Reboot phone or Windows if prompted.

If you have a mac, there are no drivers for this phone on OSX. You need to run a windows virtual machine and connect the phone to that VM.

Also, can we please compile a list of apps which can be frozen or uninstalled safely on the Verizon version?

Howdy all!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=45692679#post45692679

I've got a root for ATT and VZW, TMO coming soon as I can get someone to join #lg-g2 in freenode that has a TMO G2 and has current root (yeah, I know, chicken and egg problem)

Thanks!