[GUIDE] New Root Method for LG Devices

[TechGamerXD]

The original link didnt work so I downloaded mine from android file host maybe thats why its not working (i followed the guide beginning to end)

 

[bilgerryan]

The original link didnt work so I downloaded mine from android file host maybe thats why its not working (i followed the guide beginning to end)

This guide is from 2015 and most likely won't work on current devices.

 

[jwest9451]

I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
A lot.

Original Guide

Prerequisites
1.) Download LG Root
2.) Download LG Drivers
3.) A micro USB cable connected to your PC
4.) Your device must be unencrypted
5.) Before you ask a question, make sure you looked at the pictures in the guide.


1.) Download and unzip the LG_Root.zip in your preferred location


I chose the Desktop for my location

2.) Enable ADB debugging on your device

Go to Settings > About Phone > Software Information and tap build number until you are presented with "You are now a developer"
Exit back to Settings main screen
In Developer Options enable USB Debugging (Some devices require enabling PTP for debugging to work)


3.) In the root of LG_Root folder start a command prompt

Instructions may vary based on Window's version
Inside of LG_Root folder hold shift and right click a blank space you should see "Open command window here"

4.) Now that we have a command prompt running in the root of the folder let's get started. (Commands are copy+paste unless specified)

Let's make sure our device is connected

adb.exe devices

5.) Great! My device is connected let's continue, we need to get the files onto the device used for this root method.

In the same command prompt let's execute another command

adb.exe push busybox /data/local/tmp/ && adb.exe push lg_root.sh /data/local/tmp && adb.exe push UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip /data/local/tmp

6.) Well that was easy , let's continue (Now that we have the files on our device we want to put our device is download mode)

(Note this method may vary from device to device)
Power off your device
When the device is powered off, hold volume up and insert a USB cable connected to the PC
Wait for the drivers to install

7.) We're almost done (you've managed to get in download mode)

8.) Let's find which COM port our device is connected to

Double click ports.bat (This will give us the COM port in which our device is connected we are looking for the Diag port)

You may exit this command prompt when you have your COM port number, keep the other command prompt open

9.) Let's Begin! (Keep the device in Download mode)

Let's run Send_Command.exe (It couldn't connect? Make sure you COM port number is correct it varies)

Send_Command.exe \\.\COM4

10.) Final Step!!!!!! (We must run the root script)

sh /data/local/tmp/lg_root.sh dummy 1 /data/local/tmp/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip /data/local/tmp/busybox

11.) We're done

You may pull the battery to get the device out of Download mode


Credit
All credit goes to @jgkim find a post and thank this guy for posting the method.
Thank @high247 for ports.bat

Hey does anyone have the LG Root files still? the link doesn't work

 

[serht]

Devices confirmed working with root method (If your device isn't listed it's most likely still supported)

• LG F60 (all variants)
• LG Tribute (all variants)
• LG G2 (all variants)
• LG MS395/D393
• LG G3 (all variants)
• LG L90 (all variants)
• LG Transpyre
• LG Volt (LS740)
• LG G Flex 2

NOTE: Do not attempt this on devices with 5.1.1 , at the time this method was posted it worked on many firmware 5.0.2 and below. With the current releases from LG, this method has and will brick many users. This can be said for the one click method as well. Failure to read the complete thread may render your device non repairable as the KDZ firmware isn't released for all LG devices.

this is supersu please tellus how to do it with magisk

 

[ruevaughn]

Anyone have a up to date alternative suggestion to this?

 

[ReReDouble]

Yes, I too would like an updated version, please.

One of the comments said don't use with version 5.1.1 - but did that refer to the Android version?

 

[Kastorpol]

LG K4 (2017) model Lg-m160e final step from instruction from page 1 doesn't work. Nothing happened. Is possible root for LG K4 (2017) model Lg-m160e ?

 

[Mark0799]

D:\Downloads\LG Root Script v1.2>Send_Command.exe \\.\COM4
Author : blog.lvu.kr
SPECIAL COMMAND : ENTER, LEAVE

Couldn't open the port \\.\COM4

D:\Downloads\LG Root Script v1.2>


How do I fix this?? My device is LG G PAD F 7.0

 

[rogitts]

Did anyone get this to work with AT&T LG G4 H810

 

[y0va]

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/

 

[qwertyuiop1289]

Linux version of Send_Command

I've prepared a Linux port of the Send_Command tool. Now we can root without windows.
Thank you to Only, pangolin.rollin, and Unjustified Dev who made this possible.
http://jacobstoner.com/qcdlcomm.py
Run the python script in a terminal for instructions. Feedback is appreciated.

This works also:

[TOOL][DOCS] LG Download Mode (LAF)

Introduction Hi folks, While trying to get CM on a LG G3 (D855), I found people recommending Newest Root Method for LG devices (by digital-bug). Unfortunately this tool is Windows only and does not really describe what happens under the hood...

forum.xda-developers.com

 

[Oswald Boelcke]

@Unjustified Dev

I'm fully aware that you're thread is already 7 years located in this forum, and I can't answer the question why it hasn't been moved yet. However, as a guide is doesn't qualify for development in accordance with

[Mandatory] Development Forum Rules

Rules for Posting in the Development Forum The following are a list of topics that we allow in the development forum [DEV] - Development for any special projects or Apps [ROM] - Custom ROMs [KERNEL] - Custom Kernels [MOD] - Hack & Modifications...

forum.xda-developers.com

I've moved the thread to Android General:

Android General

Android root tutorials, one-click root tools, ROMs and other Android modifications can be found in this forum for devices without a dedicated device forum

forum.xda-developers.com

Regards
Oswald Boelcke
Senior Moderator

 

[RPK74]

does anybody still have the android 5.02 rom for this phone and i have the rooting stuff since the link is dead