Root I've been thinking.

[Spdfreak34]

I've been doing some thinking and this is what I've come up with...

The systembackuptest apk from the Motion root method wont run on this phone. I checked the logcat and found this.

02-02 01:39:45.391 W/ActivityManager(565): Permission Denial: Accessing service ComponentInfo{com.spritemobile.system.backup/com.spritemobile.system.backup.SystemService} from pid=2441, uid=10119 requires com.spritemobile.system.backup.USE_SERVICE
02-02 01:39:45.401 W/TextView(565): Selection Mode is null
02-02 01:39:45.401 E/AndroidRuntime(2441): FATAL EXCEPTION: main
02-02 01:39:45.401 E/AndroidRuntime(2441): java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to start activity ComponentInfo{com.example.systembackuptest/com.example.systembackuptest.MainActivity}: java.lang.SecurityException: Not allowed to bind to service Intent { act=com.spritemobile.system.backup.ISystemService }

I Google'd spritemobile and found out they made the factory backup app. I checked the Motion and its running version 2.4.0.4042, then i checked the Spirit and its running version 2.5.4089.


I know its shooting in the dark, but could the difference in versions be causing it to fail?? I don't expect any of this to actually be helpful, but I'm bored and awake.


One more bit of info. I checked the Motion and in data/data there is com.spritemobile.backup.lg and com.spritemobile.system.backup

 

[kiroshi23]

sprit backup thing is an app from lg i think. the 2x has it to

 

[Spdfreak34]

The backup app does come on the phone. I think the exploit used to root the motion was in that app and is patched in the version that comes on the spirit. I'm hoping that someone who knows more than I do can have a look and see if there might be another vulnerability within the app.

 

[sammyz]

The backup app does come on the phone. I think the exploit used to root the motion was in that app and is patched in the version that comes on the spirit. I'm hoping that someone who knows more than I do can have a look and see if there might be another vulnerability within the app.

Yea, i think the backup app was the weak spot...there must be another way.

 

[quechon]

I was planning on getting the s3 but the spirit looks promising the only down for it is the bootloader that is what gonna make lg lose the money

 

[twogbsd]

I'm coming into some cash soon, and I can't decide between the S3, or the Spirit...


Root + ROMs = Awesome phone

Awesome phone - Root - ROMs = Spirit

Awesome phone + epic battery + 2.1Ghz overclock = S3

Main reason I want the Spirit is so I can help with root....

Main reason I want the S3 is because I miss custom ROMs....



God, y u no give me infinite moneys?!

 

[GameTheory]

I'm coming into some cash soon, and I can't decide between the S3, or the Spirit...


Root + ROMs = Awesome phone

Awesome phone - Root - ROMs = Spirit

Awesome phone + epic battery + 2.1Ghz overclock = S3

Main reason I want the Spirit is so I can help with root....

Main reason I want the S3 is because I miss custom ROMs....



God, y u no give me infinite moneys?!

Tell you what I think. I have both phones and I sort of - kind of regret getting the S3 only because the spirit is on par with it performance wise, and not to mention the huge price difference.

The spirit only lacks in the camera which to me is no big deal.
Optimus is smoother and faster than touchwiz and has more customizing options.

Eventually like all good phones there will be some devs for the spirit. For now it's just a waiting game.

The spirit is a great device for deving. I'm really liking this phone even stock.

 

[quechon]

Tell you what I think. I have both phones and I sort of - kind of regret getting the S3 only because the spirit is on par with it performance wise, and not to mention the huge price difference.

The spirit only lacks in the camera which to me is no big deal.
Optimus is smoother and faster than touchwiz and has more customizing options.

Eventually like all good phones there will be some devs for the spirit. For now it's just a waiting game.

The spirit is a great device for deving. I'm really liking this phone even stock.

I dont have either one but what you wrote make a lot of sense

Just because of you i change my mind im getting the spirit and with the 300 dollars left pay a weekend in a hotel with the family

 

[sammyz]

Tell you what I think. I have both phones and I sort of - kind of regret getting the S3 only because the spirit is on par with it performance wise, and not to mention the huge price difference.

The spirit only lacks in the camera which to me is no big deal.
Optimus is smoother and faster than touchwiz and has more customizing options.

Eventually like all good phones there will be some devs for the spirit. For now it's just a waiting game.

The spirit is a great device for deving. I'm really liking this phone even stock.

By the way, the motion and spirit both have the same bootloader, so if one gets unlocked, there are many phones getting unlocked

 

[twogbsd]

By the way, the motion and spirit both have the same bootloader, so if one gets unlocked, there are many phones getting unlocked

True dat

Spectrum II, Regard, Motion, and Spirit have the same bootloader.

 

[Shabbypenguin]

Nothing to see here

 

[sammyz]

and yet none of them will get unlocked

There's always hope

 

[dharp1996]

and yet none of them will get unlocked

I just shed a tear when I read this.....fudge it im still getting the spirit this weekend

 

[bnb25]

By the way, the motion and spirit both have the same bootloader, so if one gets unlocked, there are many phones getting unlocked

I think the motion has root

 

[GameTheory]

I think the motion has root

+1
LG Motion does have root.
http://androidforums.com/motion-4g-all-things-root/611262-i-found-root-guys.html#post4899649

 

[sammyz]

I think the motion has root

Yes the motion has root, but that doesn't mean the boot loader is unlocked. If the bootloader is locked, that means no custom kernels for you.

 

[bnb25]

Yes the motion has root, but that doesn't mean the boot loader is unlocked. If the bootloader is locked, that means no custom kernels for you.

ok? didn't think you could root with a locked bootloader

 

[DragonSlayer95]

ok? didn't think you could root with a locked bootloader

Your thinking about htc

 

[bnb25]

Your thinking about htc

never had one, Don't like em.

Color me ignorant, But isn't custom kernels just for overclocking? All i want to do is get rid of bloat and tweak things here and there.

 

[quechon]

never had one, Don't like em.

Color me ignorant, But isn't custom kernels just for overclocking? All i want to do is get rid of bloat and tweak things here and there.

I dont like them either we are on the same page lol

I dont own the spirit yet but is like you said i would like just to tweak it. I think the s3 and the spirit are phones that would satisfy anyone without having a custom rom on them. My thoughts

 

[sammyz]

ok? didn't think you could root with a locked bootloader

Yes you can

never had one, Don't like em.

Color me ignorant, But isn't custom kernels just for overclocking? All i want to do is get rid of bloat and tweak things here and there.

Yes, and to get rid of bloatware you just need root.

 

[DragonSlayer95]

never had one, Don't like em.

Color me ignorant, But isn't custom kernels just for overclocking? All i want to do is get rid of bloat and tweak things here and there.

Now how would you know you don't like them if you never had one?

Very solid device, I'd take an htc any day, very hard to brick too

 

[bnb25]

Now how would you know you don't like them if you never had one?

Very solid device, I'd take an htc any day, very hard to brick too

I just know just like I know I'd never like an iPhone and mac is ewwwy

 

[scary alien]

ok? didn't think you could root with a locked bootloader

Your thinking about htc

LOL, yeah you can root if there's an exploit found, regardless of manufacturer.

An unlocked bootloader just makes it easier to root and negates the need for an exploit.

 

[Shabbypenguin]

Nothing to see here