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Root LG Ally 2.2.2 First-Time Root

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RavenPanther

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Hello everyone,

I'm interested in rooting my LG Ally, running Android 2.2.2, and I'm hoping to get a few tips.

First off, I've heard that Super-One-Click can ruin your chances of being able to access the fastboot? (IF you can even access it in the first place). I've heard that you can use Gingerbreak, but it only works after formatting the SD card and trying 5,10,20 times to get it to work. Inefficient?

So what's the best way to root my phone? At this point in time, I simply want to get rid of the pre-installed apps. Myspace, facebook, etc. I rarely ever use them through my phone, if at all. Later on, I --MAY-- install a custom ROM, if there are any. But for now I'm simply wanting to get rid of extra apps, as well as possibly overclock my phone? (Maybe.) I've been wanting to get Adobe Flash and Mozilla Fennec Fox apps on my phone, but they aren't appearing in marketplace due to the ally being a mid-grade phone. I'm no entirely sure this is possible with rooting,but I'd like to try.

I have experience with jailbreaking the iPod touch 2G and 3G, so I understand the concept and dangers behind doing these things.
I'd prefer to -not- wipe my SD card and keep what's on it.


Phone specs:

Model Number:
Ally

Android Version
2.2.2

Baseband Version
VS740MVE.6040.1001

Kernel Version
2.6.32.9
lg-electronics@aloha #2

Build Number
FRG83G

SW Version
VS740ZVE
 
I used Gingerbreak. I didnt have to format the SD card. I did back it up just in case, but I just put the .apk in the root directory of it and installed it from there. All my stuff was still there when done. Worked the first time for me and I have never rooted a phone before this.
 
The Fastboot Debate

http://androidforums.com/ally-all-things-root/329160-root-soc-not-root-soc-thee-question.html

Preferred Root Method (Because it downgrades and gives you fastboot access) Already linked in the 2nd post

http://androidforums.com/ally-all-t...-3-2011-3-40-pm-est-now-easier-than-ever.html

Alternate Downgrade Method (Because LGMU used in the guide acts crazy sometimes)

http://androidforums.com/ally-all-t...nate-v6-restore-method-updated-5-24-11-a.html

GingerBreak (has always worked first time for me)

[26.04.2011][v1.2] GingerBreak APK (root for GingerBread) - xda-developers

How to Manually Flash Recovery if You Choose GingerBreak over the Guide

http://androidforums.com/getitnowmarketing/330813-all-one-recovery-thread.html
 
i used gingerbreak. worked fine, very easy. i have yet 2 flash a new rom. i am currently waiting 4 a new shipment of courage to do so.

i was able 2 delete all the bloatware i wanted, with no issues.
 
Custom rom + velocity + better than stock + netflix + android market 3.0 + you wouldnt believe the enhancements velocity 1.1 does for the ally + wireless tether + overclocking + full image backups of system state + plus things not possible without velocity 1.1 + your phone is out of warranty anyway and as long as you read and follow directions youll be fine = just do it
 
I agree. We have two Allys and they would suck without Velocity1.1. Follow the instructions on this forum and you'll feel like you got a new phone!
 
Greetings,

Another new user here who is looking to get rid of the bloatware. My phone specs appear to all be identical to OP's. However, I do not have his or her experience with jailbreaking so I want to be sure before I begin. After perusing the guide from the second post, I am trying to understand:


  1. Do the first nine steps from that guide handle the downgrading or is there something else I am missing?
  2. Is the downloaded file (froyo.zip) the LGMU that Trident later references?
  3. In doing this, do I need to be worried about losing my SD card? Should I remove it first?
  4. Is there some way to back up my phone's internal storage in case I make a mistake?
  5. Although no factory reset is involved, do I still lose all current installed apps?
Thank you all very much for your help and sorry to be such a dunce.
 
Mang Boning said:
Greetings,

Another new user here who is looking to get rid of the bloatware. My phone specs appear to all be identical to OP's. However, I do not have his or her experience with jailbreaking so I want to be sure before I begin. After perusing the guide from the second post, I am trying to understand:


  1. Do the first nine steps from that guide handle the downgrading or is there something else I am missing?
  2. Is the downloaded file (froyo.zip) the LGMU that Trident later references?
  3. In doing this, do I need to be worried about losing my SD card? Should I remove it first?
  4. Is there some way to back up my phone's internal storage in case I make a mistake?
  5. Although no factory reset is involved, do I still lose all current installed apps?
Thank you all very much for your help and sorry to be such a dunce.
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The guide downgrades with LGMU, this acts wonky sometimes and you may need to use LGNPST

Froyo.zip has LGMU, android sdk, velocity 1.0, and stock 2.2.1 rooted.

I wouldnt be worried about the sdcard, nothing in here touches it, but it wouldnt be a bad idea to backup certain things once in a while, i backup pictures, backups and other stuff to my pc once in a while just in case. Shit happens you know? And sdcards can just crap out on you.

When the phone downgrades its gonna be wiped, out the box clean, with 2.1 and the original software. So its not gonna be wiped cuz you messed up, thats what it does. As far as i know theres not really a way to back up alot of the stuff you dont wanna lose. But i had this phone for less than a week before i rooted. But with Titanium Backup backing up apps and data is easy, by far one of my most useful apps, the pro version is well worth it.
 
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