lg k8

Most of my threads are at the k10 section since there were no k8 section on xda for a long time. Also i have to notice that qualcomm variants are not supported. Until now there is no way to root them (below marshmallow you can try one click tools) or even just boot into TWRP. Root how-to...

There are many k8/k10 models and each models have many different firmware which requires unique TWRPs. It's impossible to make only one TWRP working for all models however this tool can help you easily port your own TWRP (from 3.0.2 to 3.1.1, whichever you prefer). This srcipt is only for MTK...

This guide is supposed to help you root your lg k8 (2016) or k10 (2016) device (i guess any models with and unlockable bootloader and working TWRP). Not for the 2017 models! Why "friendly" root? Go see my old guide how unfriendly the method used to be...

First of i need to thank Singular777 for his k10 TWRP (i hope he doesn't mind me stealing it... great work man! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69381986&postcount=126) because i used that to port to k8. So us k8 users now have a great TWRP 3.0.2 (almost) everything works. Well...

Get rid of shutting down after "device corrupt" message - so possibility to gain root Some of you might face the problem that whatever you do anything you change on your device in order to gain root even if your bootloader is unlocked your device is turning off after promting "device corrupt...

This thread is out of date since there is my new thread with an easier method: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/friendly-root-method-lg-k8-k10-t3531223 However i keep this one for troubleshooting and deeper understanding... This description was originally made for the k8...