[Q] LG P506 Thirive Rooting

[kingv10]

Hi, I've read on the forums that people have problems rooting the thrive, has anyone successfully rooted it or knows if it is even possible, I was wonder about this before I buy one, thanks.

 

[raenye]

I was able to root it using GingerBreak.apk, pushed via adb.

But I think I discovered a way to do it without a computer:

1) Enable unknown sources.
Problem: The checkbox doesn't appear in Settings->Application->Development
Solution: Enter the secret menu (dial 3845#*506#); next to last is the option "Unknow Sources Test" (sic). There you can tick the Unknown Sources checkbox.
2) Download and install Gingerbreak 1.2 APK from XDA.
3) Run Gingerbreak. After reboot, enjoy your rooted device.


Note that there still isn't a custom recovery for it, and the P500 is not fully compatible because of screen issues.

 

[dovedescent7]

This Sounds Intrigueing.

Bought a thrive, using an st sim on a 30day "trial" from Best Buy


Can you enlighten me on some of these terms?

Yes yes i know,search search search...Well ive been searching/posting for three days to finally get here!Plus the xda noobie vid said i could post in a thread at least PERTAINING, to what i want, as opposed to just starting a new thread.

Interested in pulling an all-nighter and doing this... Maybe i'll pm this guy just in case

 

[raenye]

Not sure what else to say:
1) Launch phone dialer;
2) Type digits: 3845#*506# (no "send" needed);
3) Scroll down to "Unknow Sources Test" and click it;
4) Tick the "Unknown sources" checkbox;
5) Back-back-back and go (in phone browser) here;
6) Download GingerBreak-v1.20.apk and install it;
7) Continue with the instructions in the GingerBreak thread.