(GSM Insider) - Finally the Android powered LG Optimus 4X HD P880 gets the root access, thanks to XDA member.
Disclaimer: GSM Insider held no responsible for any consequences happened. All done with own risk.
Must read:
- Rooting your device may void its warranty.
- This guide only for LG Optimus 4X HD P880.
- Please back-up before start any procedure.
Disclaimer: GSM Insider held no responsible for any consequences happened. All done with own risk.
Must read:
- Rooting your device may void its warranty.
- This guide only for LG Optimus 4X HD P880.
- Please back-up before start any procedure.
- LGUnitedMobileDriver_Ver_3.7.2_LG-P880_LGO4XHD.zip-[Click for QR Code]
- o4xr.zip-[Click for QR Code]
- IS11LG_SystemBackupTest.signed.apk-[Click for QR Code]
How to Root LG Optimus 4X HD [GUIDE]
1. Download, Unzip and Install the USB drivers for your LG smartphone
2. Next, download and extract the Root kit (o4xr.zip) to "C:o4xr"
3. Download and copy IS11LG_SystemBackupTest.signed.apk to your phone
4. On your phone, go to Settings > Security and ensure Unknown Sources is TICKED
5. Navigate to Settings > Developer options. Now, make sure USB debugging is TICKED
6. Download and install the OI file manager from the Google Play Store. Then browse for the downloaded IS11LG_SystemBackupTest.signed.apk file on the phone and tap it to install an app called SystemBackupTest.
7. Launch "SystemBackupTest" app you just installed.
8. Now, hold the power button and select "power off and restart". This will
restart your phone and brings up the lock screen.
9. When you can see the lock screen, you may notice that the phone is running very slowly, this is normal.
10. Connect your phone via USB to your computer and wait until the appropriate drivers are installed.
11. Open a command prompt ( requires admin privileges, right-click and choose run as administrator)
12. Now, type "cd C:o4xr" without quotes and press enter.
13. Type without quotes "root" and press enter.
14. Wait while the script runs, and the phone will reboot automatically.
15. You should now see the command prompt "C:o4xr>".
16. On your phone, launch Google Play Store and search for SuperSU.
17. Install the SuperSU app, which will grant you root access to the phone.
18. Now, launch SuperSU from the apps menu.
19. Press OK to update the SU binary. Once the binary is updated, you can close SuperSU.
20. You now have root access and can safely uninstall the SystemBackupTest app (from settings > app). You can restore the Unknown Sources and USB debugging settings back to original whenever you need.
Your LG Optimus 4X HD is now successfully rooted and any root-enabled third-party app can be given root access by pressing the grant button when prompted.
For more information, please hit on the source button.
2. Next, download and extract the Root kit (o4xr.zip) to "C:o4xr"
3. Download and copy IS11LG_SystemBackupTest.signed.apk to your phone
4. On your phone, go to Settings > Security and ensure Unknown Sources is TICKED
5. Navigate to Settings > Developer options. Now, make sure USB debugging is TICKED
6. Download and install the OI file manager from the Google Play Store. Then browse for the downloaded IS11LG_SystemBackupTest.signed.apk file on the phone and tap it to install an app called SystemBackupTest.
7. Launch "SystemBackupTest" app you just installed.
8. Now, hold the power button and select "power off and restart". This will
restart your phone and brings up the lock screen.
9. When you can see the lock screen, you may notice that the phone is running very slowly, this is normal.
10. Connect your phone via USB to your computer and wait until the appropriate drivers are installed.
11. Open a command prompt ( requires admin privileges, right-click and choose run as administrator)
12. Now, type "cd C:o4xr" without quotes and press enter.
13. Type without quotes "root" and press enter.
14. Wait while the script runs, and the phone will reboot automatically.
15. You should now see the command prompt "C:o4xr>".
16. On your phone, launch Google Play Store and search for SuperSU.
17. Install the SuperSU app, which will grant you root access to the phone.
18. Now, launch SuperSU from the apps menu.
19. Press OK to update the SU binary. Once the binary is updated, you can close SuperSU.
20. You now have root access and can safely uninstall the SystemBackupTest app (from settings > app). You can restore the Unknown Sources and USB debugging settings back to original whenever you need.
Your LG Optimus 4X HD is now successfully rooted and any root-enabled third-party app can be given root access by pressing the grant button when prompted.
For more information, please hit on the source button.
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