[Guide]LG One Click Root - root LG firmwares (KitKat / Lollipop)

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LollipopLover

Member
Sep 24, 2019
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LG V50 ThinQ
Try going into Developer Options and uncheck "Verify apps via USB." It's worked for some, but not others. (I'm in the latter category, but give it a try.

You! You glorious man!

I've been having issues with rooting my LG G3 ever since I repaired it. I assumed it was a Windows 10 issue.
After turning off Verify Apps, running the one-click-root script, then unplugging the phone and plugging it back in again -- Bingo!
Thanks a lot!
 

Galane

Senior Member
Jan 27, 2012
94
7
267 pages?! Too much to dig through to see if there's a fix for USB Debugging in Developer options being greyed out and un-selectable on the latest/last update for 5.1.1. If there's a fix for that, please edit the original post. Thanks.

Android Version
5.1.1
Android security patch level
2017-04-01
Baseband version
VS88024A-MPSS.DI.2.0.1.c1.15-00055-M8926DAAAANAZM-1
Kernel version
3.4.0+
[email protected]
Build number
LMY47V
Configuration version
J13.LGE.VS880.0
Software version
VS88029A
 

doan81

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Nov 3, 2018
2
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many thanks to you who post this guide your the 1st root i ever did
LG lgl722dl like you said one click go make me some coffe came back it already done so i don't know how it did it:))
 

nierewa

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Jan 22, 2018
177
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I used the One Click root with my LG L90.
All ok.

But now I have a LG G2 mini Android 5.0.2 and... nothing

Starting adb server...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
Waiting for device...
Device detected!
Pushing files...
2137 KB/s (1048328 bytes in 0.478s)
1792 KB/s (9226 bytes in 0.005s)
3310 KB/s (4017098 bytes in 1.184s)
Rebooting...
Looking for LG serial port...
Phone found at COM4!
Rebooting into Download mode...
Waiting for device...
Phone found at COM4!
Rooting phone...
Author : blog.lvu.kr
SPECIAL COMMAND : ENTER, LEAVE
##
Done!

But no SU installed. No root.
What can I do? Have I unlocking bootloader first?

I don't want to use Kingroot

Edit:
It's done now.
I had to doengrade the phone to KitKat and it works now.
 
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Mark0799

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Starting adb server...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
Waiting for device...
Device detected!
Pushing files...
3448 KB/s (1048328 bytes in 0.296s)
576 KB/s (9226 bytes in 0.015s)
3692 KB/s (4017098 bytes in 1.062s)
Rebooting...
Looking for LG serial port...
Serial port not found! please insert the phone manually into Download mode.
Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the phone.
Then press and hold the Volume Up button, and while you're doing that connect the USB cable again.
Waiting for device...
Phone found at COM4!
Rooting phone...
Author : blog.lvu.kr
SPECIAL COMMAND : ENTER, LEAVE
##
Done!

Is it rooted or not??
 

Mark0799

Member
Jul 21, 2021
6
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I used the One Click root with my LG L90.
All ok.

But now I have a LG G2 mini Android 5.0.2 and... nothing

Starting adb server...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
Waiting for device...
Device detected!
Pushing files...
2137 KB/s (1048328 bytes in 0.478s)
1792 KB/s (9226 bytes in 0.005s)
3310 KB/s (4017098 bytes in 1.184s)
Rebooting...
Looking for LG serial port...
Phone found at COM4!
Rebooting into Download mode...
Waiting for device...
Phone found at COM4!
Rooting phone...
Author : blog.lvu.kr
SPECIAL COMMAND : ENTER, LEAVE
##
Done!

But no SU installed. No root.
What can I do? Have I unlocking bootloader first?

I don't want to use Kingroot

Edit:
It's done now.
I had to doengrade the phone to KitKat and it works now.
How did you fix this?
 

y0va

Member
Sep 12, 2021
16
3
I had to downgrade the phone to KitKat.
Than One Click Root works.
Same here. This procedure for downgrade worked for me:


But the OneClick Root scripts didn't find the fone back, after rebooting into bootloader. I had to do steps 8-11 manually:

 

rogue_kanishk

New member
Nov 13, 2021
1
0
Hi evryone.

Recently I came across this guide, and it worked fine for me.
So I wrote a tool that basically does the same thing, just make things easier.
This method should work on any LG G3 official firmware (4.x.x / 5.x.x), and on other models too.

Please leave your feedback if it worked for you, and indicate whether you used the graphical user interface or the old script.
And if it's didn't worked, please attach here the log from the window.


Notes
  • I saw a lot of questions of G3 users about how to install Twrp after the root, so I will explain briefly:
    For now, if you are on stock lollipop you can't just flash Twrp via flashify etc like the old days in KitKat, but you can follow this guide over here.

  • After the root, if you want for some reason (warranty etc) to unroot the phone, all you need to do is a full unroot from the SuperSU settings.
    I don't know if this is enough to get OTA updates back, I'm still waiting for somebody else to answer this question. so please don't ask me about this any more because I really don't know the answer.


Devices confirmed working with this method (If your device isn't listed it's most likely still supported)
  • LG G3 (all variants)
  • LG G3 Beat
  • LG G2
  • LG G2 Mini
  • LG G Pro 2
  • LG G Pad
  • LG F60
  • LG L90
  • LG Tribute
  • LG Spirit
  • LG Volt
  • LG G Vista


A screenshot
30naccm.jpg



Downloads
LG One Click Root 1.3 (Graphic UI)
LG One Click Root 1.2 (The old script method - try this if the Graphic UI version didn't work)
LG drivers
LG Verizon drivers


Instructions
  • Install LG drivers if they are not installed yet.
  • Download the LG One Click Root file above and extract to some folder. (double click on the 7z exe file)
  • Enable Usb debugging on your phone. (Go to Settings > General > About phone > Software information, tap Build number seven times and then go to Settings > Developer options and turn on Usb debugging)
  • Connect your phone to pc.
  • If you are using the GUI version just run the LG One Click Root installer, or if you are using the script then double click on the LG Root Script.bat file, to run the script.
  • Follow the instructions.
  • If the phone not recognize, try to switch between MTP and PTP options.
  • If you got "MSVCR100.dll is missing" error, install Visual C++ Redistributable.
    (64 bit users, also install this file and not the 64bit version)

Video tutorial
Big thanks to @qbking77



Enjoy!
If you like my work press Thanks, and feel free to Donate :eek:

Credit

@Unjustified Dev for the original guide
@Chainfire for SuperSU
@qbking77 for the video



---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Changelist:
LG One Click Root v1.3 - 13/04/15 (current)
A new version with a graphical user interface instead of a script.
Although the root process remains the same, it has been rewritten programmatically, so I hope it will solve problems on some devices.

LG One Click Root v1.2 - 23/03/15
Added instruction in the script to how enter download mode manually if needed.

LG One Click Root v1.1 - 22/03/15
Added support for Verizon users.

LG One Click Root v1.0 - 17/03/15
First version.
Bro you are great!
 
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y0va

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Sep 12, 2021
16
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Hi evryone.

Recently I came across this guide, and it worked fine for me.
So I wrote a tool that basically does the same thing, just make things easier.
This method should work on any LG G3 official firmware (4.x.x / 5.x.x), and on other models too.

Please leave your feedback if it worked for you, and indicate whether you used the graphical user interface or the old script.
And if it's didn't worked, please attach here the log from the window.


Notes
  • I saw a lot of questions of G3 users about how to install Twrp after the root, so I will explain briefly:
    For now, if you are on stock lollipop you can't just flash Twrp via flashify etc like the old days in KitKat, but you can follow this guide over here.

  • After the root, if you want for some reason (warranty etc) to unroot the phone, all you need to do is a full unroot from the SuperSU settings.
    I don't know if this is enough to get OTA updates back, I'm still waiting for somebody else to answer this question. so please don't ask me about this any more because I really don't know the answer.


Devices confirmed working with this method (If your device isn't listed it's most likely still supported)
  • LG G3 (all variants)
  • LG G3 Beat
  • LG G2
  • LG G2 Mini
  • LG G Pro 2
  • LG G Pad
  • LG F60
  • LG L90
  • LG Tribute
  • LG Spirit
  • LG Volt
  • LG G Vista


A screenshot
30naccm.jpg



Downloads
LG One Click Root 1.3 (Graphic UI)
LG One Click Root 1.2 (The old script method - try this if the Graphic UI version didn't work)
LG drivers
LG Verizon drivers


Instructions
  • Install LG drivers if they are not installed yet.
  • Download the LG One Click Root file above and extract to some folder. (double click on the 7z exe file)
  • Enable Usb debugging on your phone. (Go to Settings > General > About phone > Software information, tap Build number seven times and then go to Settings > Developer options and turn on Usb debugging)
  • Connect your phone to pc.
  • If you are using the GUI version just run the LG One Click Root installer, or if you are using the script then double click on the LG Root Script.bat file, to run the script.
  • Follow the instructions.
  • If the phone not recognize, try to switch between MTP and PTP options.
  • If you got "MSVCR100.dll is missing" error, install Visual C++ Redistributable.
    (64 bit users, also install this file and not the 64bit version)

Video tutorial
Big thanks to @qbking77



Enjoy!
If you like my work press Thanks, and feel free to Donate :eek:

Credit

@Unjustified Dev for the original guide
@Chainfire for SuperSU
@qbking77 for the video



---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Changelist:
LG One Click Root v1.3 - 13/04/15 (current)
A new version with a graphical user interface instead of a script.
Although the root process remains the same, it has been rewritten programmatically, so I hope it will solve problems on some devices.

LG One Click Root v1.2 - 23/03/15
Added instruction in the script to how enter download mode manually if needed.

LG One Click Root v1.1 - 22/03/15
Added support for Verizon users.

LG One Click Root v1.0 - 17/03/15
First version.

I haven't read the full thread, maybe you no already: At least for the d855 there is no need for rooting the device before flashing: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/freeware-based-custom-rom-install-method-for-d855.4362563/
 

Sebastien Dove

New member
Dec 26, 2020
4
0
Hi evryone.

Recently I came across this guide, and it worked fine for me.
So I wrote a tool that basically does the same thing, just make things easier.
This method should work on any LG G3 official firmware (4.x.x / 5.x.x), and on other models too.

Please leave your feedback if it worked for you, and indicate whether you used the graphical user interface or the old script.
And if it's didn't worked, please attach here the log from the window.


Notes
  • I saw a lot of questions of G3 users about how to install Twrp after the root, so I will explain briefly:
    For now, if you are on stock lollipop you can't just flash Twrp via flashify etc like the old days in KitKat, but you can follow this guide over here.

  • After the root, if you want for some reason (warranty etc) to unroot the phone, all you need to do is a full unroot from the SuperSU settings.
    I don't know if this is enough to get OTA updates back, I'm still waiting for somebody else to answer this question. so please don't ask me about this any more because I really don't know the answer.


Devices confirmed working with this method (If your device isn't listed it's most likely still supported)
  • LG G3 (all variants)
  • LG G3 Beat
  • LG G2
  • LG G2 Mini
  • LG G Pro 2
  • LG G Pad
  • LG F60
  • LG L90
  • LG Tribute
  • LG Spirit
  • LG Volt
  • LG G Vista


A screenshot
30naccm.jpg



Downloads
LG One Click Root 1.3 (Graphic UI)
LG One Click Root 1.2 (The old script method - try this if the Graphic UI version didn't work)
LG drivers
LG Verizon drivers


Instructions
  • Install LG drivers if they are not installed yet.
  • Download the LG One Click Root file above and extract to some folder. (double click on the 7z exe file)
  • Enable Usb debugging on your phone. (Go to Settings > General > About phone > Software information, tap Build number seven times and then go to Settings > Developer options and turn on Usb debugging)
  • Connect your phone to pc.
  • If you are using the GUI version just run the LG One Click Root installer, or if you are using the script then double click on the LG Root Script.bat file, to run the script.
  • Follow the instructions.
  • If the phone not recognize, try to switch between MTP and PTP options.
  • If you got "MSVCR100.dll is missing" error, install Visual C++ Redistributable.
    (64 bit users, also install this file and not the 64bit version)

Video tutorial
Big thanks to @qbking77



Enjoy!
If you like my work press Thanks, and feel free to Donate :eek:

Credit

@Unjustified Dev for the original guide
@Chainfire for SuperSU
@qbking77 for the video



---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Changelist:
LG One Click Root v1.3 - 13/04/15 (current)
A new version with a graphical user interface instead of a script.
Although the root process remains the same, it has been rewritten programmatically, so I hope it will solve problems on some devices.

LG One Click Root v1.2 - 23/03/15
Added instruction in the script to how enter download mode manually if needed.

LG One Click Root v1.1 - 22/03/15
Added support for Verizon users.

LG One Click Root v1.0 - 17/03/15
First version.
hi i tried to install twrp through lg one click root now my phone is stock on fastboot mode command i even tried to put it on download mode to flash it back to its original stock but it can't stay on download mode instead it starts on download mode then goes back to fastboot mode command please how do i solve this ? forgot to mention that my phone is lg g2 vs980
 

macgyver77

Member
Jun 8, 2021
10
9
hi i tried to install twrp through lg one click root now my phone is stock on fastboot mode command i even tried to put it on download mode to flash it back to its original stock but it can't stay on download mode instead it starts on download mode then goes back to fastboot mode command please how do i solve this ? forgot to mention that my phone is lg g2 vs980
Note: This is the forum for the G3, not the G2 you have.

When I was in a remotely similar situation on my d855, I could solve it by doing a tethered boot to the correct laf (download mode) image. I don't own a Verizon G2, so I can only give you this as a start. You have to use google or read in the G2 forums to learn how to get a working laf image for your device and do a tethered boot.
Good luck!
 

Toug

Senior Member
May 15, 2008
138
9
Toulouse
Hi,
I'm trying to root my G3 to install lineageOS.
Phone is using android 5.0.

Itried this method but I can't get root rights granted. dd command is not allowed to run.

Here are the LG One Click root logs, they seems fine:
Code:
Starting adb server...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
Waiting for device...
Device detected!
Pushing files...
3798 KB/s (1048328 bytes in 0.269s)
576 KB/s (9226 bytes in 0.015s)
2794 KB/s (4017098 bytes in 1.403s)
Rebooting...
Looking for LG serial port...
Phone found at COM10!
Rebooting into Download mode...
Waiting for device...
Phone found at COM10!
Rooting phone...
Author : blog.lvu.kr
SPECIAL COMMAND : ENTER, LEAVE
#
- Mounting /system, /data and rootfs
- Extracting files
- Disabling OTA survival
- Removing old files
- Placing files
- Post-installation script
- Unmounting /system and /data
#
Done!

but then when I run the SuperSU app, it says that no SU binary is installed.

Somebody already encounterd such issue?
 

CJSnet

Senior Member
Oct 1, 2005
1,014
118
www.superhighstreet.com
Unfortunately this only half worked on the LG D486 (Wine Smart).

SU is installed but reports "There is no SU binary installed"... and RootChecker confirms not fully rooted. I can't edit root items such as build.prop.

However on the download boot screen, it did say in small red text, "ROOTED" ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Is anyone able to help fully root the LG D486?
 

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    Hi evryone.

    Recently I came across this guide, and it worked fine for me.
    So I wrote a tool that basically does the same thing, just make things easier.
    This method should work on any LG G3 official firmware (4.x.x / 5.x.x), and on other models too.

    Please leave your feedback if it worked for you, and indicate whether you used the graphical user interface or the old script.
    And if it's didn't worked, please attach here the log from the window.


    Notes
    • I saw a lot of questions of G3 users about how to install Twrp after the root, so I will explain briefly:
      For now, if you are on stock lollipop you can't just flash Twrp via flashify etc like the old days in KitKat, but you can follow this guide over here.

    • After the root, if you want for some reason (warranty etc) to unroot the phone, all you need to do is a full unroot from the SuperSU settings.
      I don't know if this is enough to get OTA updates back, I'm still waiting for somebody else to answer this question. so please don't ask me about this any more because I really don't know the answer.


    Devices confirmed working with this method (If your device isn't listed it's most likely still supported)
    • LG G3 (all variants)
    • LG G3 Beat
    • LG G2
    • LG G2 Mini
    • LG G Pro 2
    • LG G Pad
    • LG F60
    • LG L90
    • LG Tribute
    • LG Spirit
    • LG Volt
    • LG G Vista


    A screenshot
    30naccm.jpg



    Downloads
    LG One Click Root 1.3 (Graphic UI)
    LG One Click Root 1.2 (The old script method - try this if the Graphic UI version didn't work)
    LG drivers
    LG Verizon drivers


    Instructions
    • Install LG drivers if they are not installed yet.
    • Download the LG One Click Root file above and extract to some folder. (double click on the 7z exe file)
    • Enable Usb debugging on your phone. (Go to Settings > General > About phone > Software information, tap Build number seven times and then go to Settings > Developer options and turn on Usb debugging)
    • Connect your phone to pc.
    • If you are using the GUI version just run the LG One Click Root installer, or if you are using the script then double click on the LG Root Script.bat file, to run the script.
    • Follow the instructions.
    • If the phone not recognize, try to switch between MTP and PTP options.
    • If you got "MSVCR100.dll is missing" error, install Visual C++ Redistributable.
      (64 bit users, also install this file and not the 64bit version)

    Video tutorial
    Big thanks to @qbking77



    Enjoy!
    If you like my work press Thanks, and feel free to Donate :eek:

    Credit

    @Unjustified Dev for the original guide
    @Chainfire for SuperSU
    @qbking77 for the video



    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Changelist:
    LG One Click Root v1.3 - 13/04/15 (current)
    A new version with a graphical user interface instead of a script.
    Although the root process remains the same, it has been rewritten programmatically, so I hope it will solve problems on some devices.

    LG One Click Root v1.2 - 23/03/15
    Added instruction in the script to how enter download mode manually if needed.

    LG One Click Root v1.1 - 22/03/15
    Added support for Verizon users.

    LG One Click Root v1.0 - 17/03/15
    First version.
    9
    I've got over 2.5GB free on internal storage, and about 14.9GB free on the SD card. Should be plenty of elbow room for the rooting process, as long as the card can be accessed in Download mode. If it can't, I could free up another 1GB by dumping apps, but the unzipped size of SuperSU is only 3.9 MEG. How much room does it need, to unzip??

    IF you are getting to 90% in download mode and its "freezing" wait........ maybe 3 mins........ and Just pull the usb from phone.
    YES while its stuck in download mode @ 90 % , wait three minutes and pull the usb from phone,
    count to 3
    power off
    count to 3
    power on
    android should upgrade ( install SU ! )
    joeykrim it :good:
    8
    Finally one click root for lolipop. Thanks.
    6
    Here's a tutorial video I made running this one click script! Hope it helps

    http://youtu.be/KijSEtdIOJs
    5
    At the begin, in the popup window "Allow USB debugging?" did you checked the option "Always allow from this computer" before you click OK?
    If not, please try again, and this time you check this option.

    The thing is after the reboot (normal reboot), the script waiting again for ADB connection to be sure the phone is detected on the computer, before reboot into Download mode.
    The reason I had to do this normal reboot first, is because otherwise the files (previously pushed) my not saved properly.


    Just do "full unroot" in SuperSU settings, or flash full firmware again without wipe (normal flash, not cse) via LG Flash tool 2014.

    It worked now. I had already checked the "Always allow from this computer?", but the script was still waiting. What I did now was to unplug the phone from the USB, when the script "Looking for LG serial port...", and plugged it in another USB port. Then the script followed the installation normally.
    Anyway, thanks for help!