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For the LG Optimus T users, a bunch of geek at Android Central Forum leaks you information about how to root your lovely device. Actually this is good information for the LG Optimus T users since they can root their device with their own hand. So, here they are the step by step guide to root LG Optimus T.

These are prerequisites and requirements to root your LG Optimus T:

• Download and Install SUN Java Runtime Environment [JRE]
• Android SDK –You can follow this comprehensive guide to install and learn more about Android SDK plus ADB.
• Pre-installed Drivers for LG Optimus T on your computer. You can download and install these drivers following this guide.

Once the prerequisites are fulfilled, please read and follow the steps the guide below to root your device:

• The first step is to download OptimusRoot.zip (2.2 KB File Size) and save it on your desktop.
• Once downloaded, extract the ZIP file and copy it Android Tools folder created after installing Android SDK.
• Once you are done with this, connect your phone to the computer via USB cable.
• Once connected, make sure that you do not mount it as USB Drive. Also enable USB Debugging by launching Settings on your phone and then Applications > Development > USB debugging. Check mark USB debugging in order to enable it.
• Once done, launch the SDK Manager which should be located in your computer’s C drive within Android-SDK-Windows folder.
• Now go to Start > CMD and type the following ADB commands:

1. cd c:\android\tools
2. adb push rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin /data/local/tmp/rageagainstthecage
3. adb shell
4. chmod 4755 /data/local/tmp/rageagainstthecage
5. cd /data/local/tmp ./rageagainstthecage
6. adb shell

• Once done, you will see # symbol instead of the $. In case you see the symbol change, then you are ready to move ahead, otherwise repeat the above steps until you make # display.
• On your phone, launch market and search for SuperUser. Install the app once it shows in the search results. Please note that Superuser is a free app with ChainsDD as it’s developer name.
• Once downloaded, launch the SuperUser app on your phone and tap the settings tab on top right corner of the application screen on your phone.
• In the settings drop down menu, scroll down to the last option that says check for updates. tap on this option and wait for the updates to be found.
• Now exit Superuser and go back to Market on your phone. This time you will need to download Titanium Backup [free edition].
• Once you have downloaded this app, open it and grant Superuser Permission. Superuser will prompt you for Titanium backup seeking SuperUser access, just tap on the OK button.

Now, you can enjoy the rooted LG Optimus T. If you had some problem about rooting your Optimus T, just visit the Android Central Forums and find the answer there. If you are still not clear on each step of the guide, please postpone it until there is a simpler way to root the LG Optimus T. have anice try.

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