How to Install Custom Recovery on the LG Optimus G Pro (E98x)

I.  Before You Begin

1.  You will need to be rooted for this procedure to work.  Use our guide here, if you are not rooted already.

2.  Charge your device to 75% or more before you start and back up everything you feel is important to you before you start.

3.  Following this procedure will void your warranty if you have any left.  Only continue if you are okay with this.

4.   This procedure should work with all variants of the E98x model (E980, E985, E988 and E989) except for the AT&T E980 version with the recent 10P firmware update

II.  Necessary Downloads

FreeGee app (the free or donate version; if you really appreciate the hard work the developer has put into this, we suggest you go with the donate version)

III.  Installing Custom Recovery on the Optimus G Pro

1.  Once the app is installed, open it up and you should be asked for Superuser access.  Grant Superuser privileges.

2.  Tap on the Unlock my phone button and tap on I agree to the warning popup.

3.  On the next Disable LGE Security popup, tap on Yes.  The app will now show you the relevant custom recoveries for your device.

4.  From the drop-down menu, select your preferred custom recovery.  We advise you go with the TWRP version as it is touch enabled but you could also choose ClockworkMod Recovery if that’s what you like.

5.  Once selected, tap on Unlock my phone and tap on I agree for the warning again.  The app will now download the selected boot image and recovery image to your device, and back up your original boot and recovery images.

6.  Once installed, you should see the ‘Success.  Your [device name] has been liberated!‘ message.  Tap on the Yay! button.

How to Root the LG Optimus G Pro (E98x)

Source: GSMArena.Com

I.  Before You Begin

1.  Charge your device to 75% or more before you start to prevent unwanted shutdowns during the procedure.

2.  Make sure you have the necessary drivers in place before you go ahead with the procedure.  This is extremely important as your device needs to be properly recognized by your Windows PC for this procedure to work.

3.  Although data loss is unlikely, back up everything important just in case.

4.  This procedure will work with all variants of the E98x model (E980, E985, E988 and E989) except for the AT&T E980 version with the recent 10P firmware update.

II.  Necessary Downloads

E980-UniversalRoot.zip [File attached to this post]

III.  Rooting the Optimus G Pro

1.  Enable USB debugging your device.  To do this, go to Settings > Development options and tick the USB debugging checkbox.  If you don’t find the Development options section, go to Settings > About phone and keep tapping on the build number until you see the ‘you are now a developer‘ message.  You should now find the development options listed under Settings.

2.  Make sure that your device is Charge mode and connect it to your Windows PC.  If there are any drivers being installed at this point, let them do so before continuing.

3.  Extract E980-UniversalRoot.zip to a folder on your desktop for easier access.

4.  From the extracted folder, double-click on CurrentRoot.bat to begin the rooting procedure.

5.  Follow the on-screen instructions and when prompted to change your device mode to MTP, do it.  If there are any drivers being installed at this point, let them do so before continuing.  Hit any key on your keyboard to continue after this.

6.  Once your device reboots, disconnect your device from your PC.

How to Root the LG Optimus G Pro (F240)

I.  Before You Begin

1.  This procedure works only on the F240 version of the LG Optimus G Pro before you install the value pack update that is available now.  You will not be able to upgrade to the value pack after rooting!

2.  There is currently no unrooting solution available; so make sure that you really need root access before you proceed.

3.  Back up anything you feel is important and charge your device to 75% or more before you begin.

4.  Make sure that you have the necessary LG drivers installed before you start.

II.  Necessary Downloads

LG Optimus G Pro Root (optimusforums.com).rar [File attached to this post; requires registration at the site to be able to download]

III.  Rooting the Optimus G Pro

1.  Extract LG Optimus G Pro Root (optimusforums.com).rar to a folder on your desktop.

2.  Enable USB debugging on your device.  To do this, go to Settings > Development and tick the USB debugging checkbox.

3.  Enable installation of apps from unknown sources.  To do this, go to Settings > Security and tick theUnknown sources checkbox.

4.  Connect your device to your Windows PC in LG Software mode using the microUSB cable that came with the device.  Your PC should install any drivers needed at this point.

5.  From the extracted folder, double-click on Root.bat to start the procedure.

6.  Follow the on-screen instructions.

How to Root Xolo A500S

Warnings:

Below are some warning statements that you must be knowing before preparing to Root or Install Custom Rom in your Xolo A500S Android Smartphone/Tablet:

• Rooting/Installing Custom ROM is not an authorized process hence you’ll be losing all your warranty benefits over your Xolo A500S  after Rooting/Installing it.
• There are certain risks of damaging your Android Smartphone/Tablets while Rooting/Installing Custom ROM in it. Hence, it is recommended that you proceed at your own risk and we are not to be held responsible even if your Smartphone gets damaged during or after completing the Rooting/Custom ROM installation process.
• You might not receive any future official software or firmware updates after rooting and installing Custom ROM in your Xolo A500S.

Before You Begin:

1. You need a Windows Based PC or Laptop for this method.
2. Download & Install Xolo A500S USB Drivers from Here
3. Enable USB Debugging on your device.Click Here if you don’t know how to enable.
4. You device must be charged 50% minimum.

Download Required Files:

• Framaroot Apk

How to Root Xolo A500S:

• Connect your device to your PC and copy the Framaroot-1.6.1.apk file you downloaded above to your device’s SD card.
• Use a file manager app (Astro or ES File Explorer, for example), navigate to the location of Framaroot-1.6.1.apk, and install the application.  Make sure you have enabled installation of apps from unknown sources by going to Settings > Security and ticking the Unknown sources checkbox.
• Go to your app drawer and open up the Framaroot app.
• Select Install SuperSU from the drop-down menu and tap on Boromir.
• Wait for the success popup.
• Reboot your device.

Congrats!! Your Lava Xolo A500S is rooted!

How to Root the Gionee Elife E3

Before You Begin:

1. You need a Windows Based PC or Laptop for this method.
2. Download & Install Gionee Elife E3 USB Drivers.
3. Enable USB Debugging on your device.Click Here if you don’t know how to enable.
4. You device must be charged 50% minimum.

Download Required Files:

• MotoChopper.Zip

How to Root Gionee Elife E3:

• Enable USB Debugging on your device by going to Settings > Development and ticking the USB debugging checkbox.
• Connect your device to your PC.  If there are drivers being installed at this point, let them do so.
• Extract motochopper.zip to a folder on your desktop.
• From the extracted folder, double-click on run.bat to begin the rooting process.
• Follow the on-screen instructions.
• When you are prompted to accept USB Debugging connection on your device, tap on OK.

Your Elife E3 will be completely rooted once it reboots! If you want to Flash Custom Recovery on Gionee Elife E3 Click Here.

How to Root HTC Desire 500 (Dual Sim)

Before You Begin:

1. You need a Windows Based PC or Laptop for this method.
2. You device must have Custom Recovery installed. Click Here for flashing Custom Recovery.
3. Download & Install HTC Butterfly Drivers from Here
4. Enable USB Debugging on your device.Click Here if you don’t know how to enable.
5. You device must be charged 50% minimum.
6. We recommend you to make a Backup of you data for safety.

Download Required Files:

• CWM-SuperSU-v0.98.zip

How to Root the HTC Desire 500:

• Connect your device to your PC and copy CWM-SuperSU-v0.98.zip to your device’s SD card.
• Boot your device to recovery mode.  To do this:

i.  Power off your device, take the battery out and put it back in.
ii.  Press and hold the Volume Down + Power buttons until you see a screen with choices.
iii.  Navigate to Recovery using the Volume keys and use the Power button to select the option.

• Select ‘Install zip from sdcard‘ and then navigate to the location of CWM-SuperSU-v0.98.zip.  Use the Power button to select the file and then select yes to start flashing the zip file.
• Once flashed, go to the main menu and select select ‘reboot system now‘.
• That’s it!  You are now rooted and if you don’t believe it, look for the Superuser app in your app drawer or use apps like Root Checker Lite to confirm!

How to Install Custom Recovery on HTC Desire 500 (Dual SIM)

Before You Begin:

1. You need a Windows Based PC or Laptop for this method.
2. Your device bootloader must be unlocked. DO IT FROM HERE
3. Download & Install HTC Desire 500 Drivers from Here
4. Enable USB Debugging on your device.Click Here if you don’t know how to enable.
5. You device must be charged 50% minimum.
6. We recommend you to make a Backup of you data for safety.

Download Required Files:

• CWMRecovery_D500_Philz.img
• adb-fastboot.zip

How to Install Custom Recovery:

• Extract adb-fastboot.zip to a folder on your desktop.
• Copy CWMRecovery_D500_Philz.img to the extracted folder.
• Power down your device and boot into fastboot mode.  To enter fastboot mode, remove the battery and put it back in; then, press and hold the Volume Down + Power keys until your device enters fastboot mode.
• Connect your device to your PC.  If there are any drivers being installed this point, let them do so before continuing.
• Hold shift and right-click on the extracted adb-fastboot folder and then click on ‘Open command window here‘ to open up a command prompt window.
• Run the following commands [ignore the text in the brackets as it is for information purposes only]:
• fastboot devices {displays your device’s ID as a string of alphanumeric characters, signifying that your device is recognized and ready}
• fastboot flash recovery CWMRecovery_D500_Philz.img {flashes the custom recovery to your device}
• Now Reboot your device.