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Root LG Optimus Q - ADB SHELL ERROR: CLOSED

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Aug 19, 2011
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Im having a larger issue than the one i previously posted..

Currently a stock rom (Odexed) i was trying to flash a stock rom

I then flashed (what i thought was an update to cwmod recovery) but turned out to be a stock recovery..

Currently the phone powers on, gains a slight internet connection, and i can use it BARELY.. I see the SU in the apps list, but i'm not rooted..

When i try to run the LG ESTEEM ROOT, i get an error message and it doesnt go through. see screen shot
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I am unable to re-root and flash cwm recovery as described in this guide from Rooting Your LG-L55c (LG Optimus Q) - Android Area51 which is how i did it the first time..

when i type adb devices i see my phone listed, when i type adb shell i get the error.. see screenshot
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I need to know how i can get cwm recovery back on the phone without use of adb if possible.. ive tried using rom manager and it doesnt work, ive tried what google results have said rebooting both pc and phone several times, ive tried adb kill-server and adb start-server several times.. and nothing ive found on the net/google has helped.. ive tried a few 1 click root methods, ive tried using "poot" method, nothing has worked thus far..

Anyone out there have any ideas on how to get this phone working properly again?

Phone LG Optimus Q L55C from straight talk
rom stock odexed
recovery stock recovery

Thank you
 
I would try uninstalling any root apps you can and then give your phone a reboot. Then I would try the poot method again as it does work on this device. Just remember when you run poot to afterwards install Superuser and not SuperSU as poot only pushes the binary for Superuser. As long as you go slow and follow each step in order this should work for ya then once rooted just use Rom Manager from the play store to flash recovery ;)

Once rooted and you have recovery adb shouldn't be a prob especially if you install a rom with an unsecured boot image.

Hope this helps :)
 
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