How to root the LG tribute 5

[Migue9088]

(Warning im not responsible for anything that could happen to your phone. If you choose to follow these instructions do so at your own risk)

To Root the lg tribute 5. You need to use kingroot. This is the easiest way to root it
1) go to your setting.
Then scroll to about phone
click on software information.
Then you will see build number and tap on it 8 times
until you unlock developer options
Then go back to the beginning of setting, you will see Developer options
Click on it and then enable USB Debugging then hit ok
2) After that download KingRoot from the link below and install it
Link: http://www.kingroot.net/wap
3) After its installed run the application and follow what it says.
( phone might reboot so dont worry, if it does reboot just go back into the application and keep going)
4) After it finish, reboot the phone and you should be successfully rooted

XDA:DevDB Information
How to root the Lg tribute 5 , ROM for all devices (see above for details)

Contributors
Migue9088
ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop

Version Information
Status: Testing

Created 2016-03-05
Last Updated 2016-03-06

 

[loverti79]

malware taken over phone

My phone has been infected by malware badly. Cant find a fix. Need help bad. Got the boost mobile tribute 5

 

[Migue9088]

My phone has been infected by malware badly. Cant find a fix. Need help bad. Got the boost mobile tribute 5

Sorry for my late reply but have u tried hard resetting it?

 

[dreamtocode]

Thanks it worked! BTW do you know how to unlock this device ? I got boost mobile(Tribute 5) with sprint card.

 

[Migue9088]

Thanks it worked! BTW do you know how to unlock this device ? I got boost mobile(Tribute 5) with sprint card.

No Unfortunately, but I'm not sure but this might be a "CDMA" phone. Here is a Web-site that you might like to read about this topic "http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2476565,00.asp" but really I don't know how to unlock it. Hope this helps

 

[xanscorp]

Unfortunately that isn't accurate. You will only be partially rooted. You cannot access the bootloader to install a custom ROM.

 

[andrep182]

Unfortunately that isn't accurate. You will only be partially rooted. You cannot access the bootloader to install a custom ROM.

But will this allow me to give root access to apps? and it will stick upon reboot, right?

 

[xanscorp]

Should... Don't know about permanent. Seen mixed replies about it.

 

[glen5678]

Thanks it worked! BTW do you know how to unlock this device ? I got boost mobile(Tribute 5) with sprint card.

Did you ever find a way to use the LGLS675ABB on a different carrier?
I have 3 new pre-paid phones unopened and need to use them with TMO.

 

[RolandStoner]

Unfortunately that isn't accurate. You will only be partially rooted. You cannot access the bootloader to install a custom ROM.

Locked Bootloader and no custom recoveries but I don't see how its not full root? I have the xposed framework flashed and superSU as my root manager.

No Unfortunately, but I'm not sure but this might be a "CDMA" phone. Here is a Web-site that you might like to read about this topic "http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2476565,00.asp" but really I don't know how to unlock it. Hope this helps

From what I have seen I would say that the LG LS675 (Tribute 5) is both GSM and CDMA.

But will this allow me to give root access to apps? and it will stick upon reboot, right?

Yes, The root process is persistent

 

[xanscorp]

How it isn't a full root.

Locked Bootloader and no custom recoveries but I don't see how its not full root

The inability to flash a custom recovery so one could make a full nandroid backup or flash a different ROM is what defines it as not a full root. Rooting (a full root) gives full access to all aspects of the device. Without the ability to make a backup, if Google decides to half-ass an update that causes glitches, there's no way to flash a backup, because a full one cannot be made.

I'm still trying to find out how it was claimed someone managed to unlock it... or if anyone have the VZ4 firmware in a dz file format...haven't found anything yet, except for the poster who's post was removed for attempting to profit off the forums.

 

[RolandStoner]

The inability to flash a custom recovery so one could make a full nandroid backup or flash a different ROM is what defines it as not a full root. Rooting (a full root) gives full access to all aspects of the device. Without the ability to make a backup, if Google decides to half-ass an update that causes glitches, there's no way to flash a backup, because a full one cannot be made.

I'm still trying to find out how it was claimed someone managed to unlock it... or if anyone have the VZ4 firmware in a dz file format...haven't found anything yet, except for the poster who's post was removed for attempting to profit off the forums.

you can get vz4 and vz5 here: http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list?types=ALL&search=ls675

 

[xanscorp]

you can get vz4 and vz5 here: http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list?types=ALL&search=ls675

Downloading it now to see if it's a .dz file in a .zip download, or just a .zip which won't work as the default recovery considers almost everything to be unsigned.

 

[RolandStoner]

I downloaded it it's the kernel and Android in tar.gz format

 

[xanscorp]

As did I. The only issue is how to compile it into .dz format for flashing via the LG UP program.

 

[wroxtar]

Did you ever find a way to use the LGLS675ABB on a different carrier?
I have 3 new pre-paid phones unopened and need to use them with TMO.

I got mine unlocked. I'm using with cricket but getting only 3g speeds. Followed this tutorial

http://lgtribute.com/lg-tribute-5-ls675-gsm-unlock-for-att-t-mobile-and-other-gsm-carriers

the method is same as sprint g3

 

[glen5678]

I got mine unlocked. I'm using with cricket but getting only 3g speeds. Followed this tutorial

http://lgtribute.com/lg-tribute-5-ls675-gsm-unlock-for-att-t-mobile-and-other-gsm-carriers

the method is same as sprint g3

Bypassing Activation did not work.
It tries 5 times then stays on a "Self Service" black screen...
This is a Boost Pre-Paid device; not sure if that makes a difference...?

 

[glen5678]

LG Tribute 5 Boost (Unlocked)

Bypassing Activation did not work.
It tries 5 times then stays on a "Self Service" black screen...
This is a Boost Pre-Paid device; not sure if that makes a difference...?

Nevermind. I finally got it to unlock.

But I'm using TMO and, like you, can only get a 3G connection with 3M/2M speeds...

Anyone know how to resolve this?

 

[wroxtar]

Nevermind. I finally got it to unlock.

But I'm using TMO and, like you, can only get a 3G connection with 3M/2M speeds...

Anyone know how to resolve this?

It has something to do with unlocking LTE band, similar to this

http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...m-updating-t2871269/post55321005#post55321005

However, it seems complicated

 

[guest_2011]

Does Tribute 5 have its own thread? I'm rooted, debloated. Disabled one process lg update but it doesn't seem to significantly improve battery life. Something drains the battery. I also have Treasure with tracfone. It has much better battery life. Are there any other processes i can safely uninstall?