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Root One Click Root for Metro PCS

Cydia impactor is a root method that implements the "master key" exploit. Roots most devices running up to android 2.3. No sketchy data theft or anything. I ran it with no internet connection too.
 
I did the recent 10e update and still have root but I'm about to reset my phone for another reason and was wondering if anyone has had success with the cydia rooting tool after the 10e update was already in place?
Thanks!
 
Thanks for the link to the sight now my Freelander SZX-PDXO-03 is know rooted. I tried SOC 2.3.3 to root and it failed but this downloaded VROOT worked. Thanks again danvidman
 
Silly question perhaps...I've run the VROOT program v1.73 (eng ver) and it recognized my phone usb connection immediately and started to run. (I did NOT click the green button). It took a long time to connect but did finally and installed some software on my phone, rebooted the phone and started "connecting" again on the pc. After 20 minutes I quit the program while it was "attempting to connect". Again, there is some software installed on the LG but I couldn't tell you what it is because it's in chinese. Everything else seems unaffected. Am I rooted? Any further advice?

Thanks!

Further info...nandroid says im not rooted...I need help!!!
 
Tokenpoke said:
Have you tried using a root browser to swap out the apps in system/ app?
Or using titanium backup to make your preferred su app a system app and freezing or deleting the installed one?
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I'm trying to insure I have SuperSu as a system app and want to delete chinese SU after that. People keep using the word "Freezing" for the chinese SU app. What exactly does that mean since it doesn't appear on the phone anywhere? Obviously I am a newbie so your patience is appreciated.

Thanks!!

UPDATE...I now have my phone rooted and Titanium BU installed so now have an idea what "Freezing" is and how to accomplish. I have many other questions that I have posted here but this one is answered...
 
Tokenpoke said:
Have you tried using a root browser to swap out the apps in system/ app?
Or using titanium backup to make your preferred su app a system app and freezing or deleting the installed one?
Click to expand...

I'm trying to insure I have SuperSu as a system app and want to delete chinese SU after that. People keep using the word "Freezing" for the chinese SU app. What exactly does that mean since it doesn't appear on the phone anywhere?
There IS a disable option for SuperSu but not for the chinese "RootMaster". Those options are Force Stop or Uninstall.

Obviously I am a newbie so your patience is appreciated.

Thanks!!
 
Tokenpoke said:
Have you tried using a root browser to swap out the apps in system/ app?
Or using titanium backup to make your preferred su app a system app and freezing or deleting the installed one?
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Token...I could really use some help here. T BU is installed. Not sure how to make SuperSU my preferred SU to replace the Chinese RootMaster. Can u advise? Thank you!!
 
Hello and welcome to the forums. Can I ask a question about your super Su app . do u have the paid version or lite version
 
All you have to do is download supersu from the playstore, open it, grant it super user permissions from the Chinese app, it will tell you to update the binary, select yes, then once updated test an app that requires superuser, if it asks for supersu permissions you're good. Then using titanium backup uninstall the Chinese su app.
 
BRAINZ2013 said:
Hello and welcome to the forums. Can I ask a question about your super Su app . do u have the paid version or lite version
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@Brainz2013 I have the free version of SuperSU and also free version of TB. Am not able to "freeze" the chinese SU app as a result. I will upgrade.
 
Swainsmith82 said:
All you have to do is download supersu from the playstore, open it, grant it super user permissions from the Chinese app, it will tell you to update the binary, select yes, then once updated test an app that requires superuser, if it asks for supersu permissions you're good. Then using titanium backup uninstall the Chinese su app.
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@Swainsmith82 Thanks for your assistance I have read you are trying to move from this forum after buying a new phone so I appreciate your help (and the help of others). I opened Nandroid and I think the chinese SU asked me about permissions...not SuperSU. Don't have other apps requiring Superuser so not sure what else to do here. Have another app to suggest as another option? Also, every time I restart phone and start SuperSU it prompts me to update the binaries...should it ask to update everytime like this??
 
DO NOT FREEZE THE CHINESE APP, DELETE IT!!

Once you get your new phone (or after factory reset) root via whatever method. If that Chinese root app is on your phone, go to the google play store and download SuperSU or the like. RUN it and grant it SuperUser permission VIA the Chinese app. THEN, delete that Chinese app. I DO NOT TRUST WHAT I CANNOT READ!

Have fun!
 
bryson502 said:
i get a black screen when i boot my phone:confused: after super su install
lg shows then black
powered off charging works
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Sounds like the /system folder got deleted... I accidentally did this on my nexus 7 when I was super baked.. yeah yeah, never get baked and play with tech :P
 
Hi I just had to create an account to say that this still works. I used the original Chinese version and it worked fine but I didn't know the last button I had to press was to actually root it. If you're going to do the Chinese version, make sure when you connect your phone, that the type of connection it is on is LG mobile. if it's not on that connection it may not work. But why test it out and possibly screw something up? Also what I did was downloaded Superuser, SuperSU, and Root Checker before I started. So just put it on lg mobile and click the blue button and you'll see it start to work. then when you see a bunch of Chinese characters that says ROOT twice and it has a blue button at the bottom of it with a box next to it tick on, click that blue button. You're phone will restart and VOILA!:D:D:D I've been looking around for a long time on how to root this phone ever since I got it from Metro PCS last year and now the time is here. So if you have an LG Optimus L9 and want to root it, don't take my word for it. JUST DO IT! *please dont sue me Nike*
 
Swainsmith82 said:
All you have to do is download supersu from the playstore, open it, grant it super user permissions from the Chinese app, it will tell you to update the binary, select yes, then once updated test an app that requires superuser, if it asks for supersu permissions you're good. Then using titanium backup uninstall the Chinese su app.
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Do I have to have a Google account to update SU? I am coming from iPhone and was tethered to iTunes, iThis, and iThat. I don't want to have to be tethered to iGoogle, if ya know what I mean. If if does need a Google account, is there anyway I can do it w/o one? Thanks.
 
Hello and welcome to the forums

Yes the Google account will provide you with the Su app from the Google play store . now you can flash a zip with Su app . but you will need to log into the play store for the update to the Su app.
 
Well I gave in and got a Google account. Installed the latest English version that is in reality barely even Engrish. Installed Supersu, updated it, uninstalled the Chinese app, and all is well. Thanks for the thread and all the tips from everyone.
 
I think supersu is better and glade u are working . and also glad u chosen the supersu any more problems feel free to post back for help.
 
Does this method unlock the bootloader? Also, will it work with the Metro Update 20e?

Has anyone had any issues with this method since November 2013?
 
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