LG's flagship smartphone, LG G2 working Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, is now accessible in the UK. Following the market roll-out, senior XDA member, thecubed, has launched a root bundle which works on all variants of LG G2. Because the developer notes, that is quite simple and straightforward to use root bundle, which is named as IORoot. Moreover, the developer has shared a simple method to root the LG G2. Head over to the development page to know more concerning the root file. Beneath are the LG G2 variants supported by this root package.
LG G2 variants
UK LG G2 D802 (Shipping ROM)
Telus LG G2 D803 (Shipping ROM)
Bell LG G2 D803 (Shipping ROM)
Rogers LG G2 D803 (Shipping ROM)
KT LG G2 F320k (Shipping ROM)
T-Mobile LG G2 (Shipping ROM)
Verizon LG G2 VS980- VS98011A (OTA)
Verizon LG G2 VS980- VS98010B (Shipping ROM)
AT&T LG G2 D800- D80010d
LG G2 users who wished to root their devices may follow our step-by-step guide.
IBTimes UK reminds its readers that it will not be held responsible for any damage to the device. Users are advised to ensure their devices meet following set of requirements.
Pre-requisites
1) Install
USB Driver for LG G2 to connect the Android device with the computer.
2) Enable USB Debugging Mode on phone to connect it with computer and use Android SDK with it. [Press Menu>> Settings>> Applications. From there navigate and click on Development option and check USB Debugging Mode.]
3) As the tutorial might wipe out all data of the phone, create a backup. If the device is having any custom recoveries such as CWM/TWRP installed, backup data using the recovery.
4) The LG G2 should have above 80% battery charge.
5) The device should be factory unlocked and not locked to a particular carrier.
6) Rooting the phone will void its manufacturer's warranty. Users can reclaim the warranty back by unrooting the device later.
7) The root package and the method works only on LG G2. As applying this to any other variant might brick the device, verify the model number of LG G2 by navigating to Settings>> About phone>> Model number.
Steps to root LG G2 on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Step-1: Download root package for LG G2 to the computer
Step-2: Extract the downloaded root zip file into a folder
Step-3: Connect the phone to the computer using USB cable. Ensure all drivers are installed
Step-4: Double-click the to launch root.bat file inside the extracted folder
Step-5: Follow the on-screen instructions (Press any key to continue)
Step-6: The phone will ask to disconnect the USB cable, disable USB debugging and re-enable it and plug the phone back. Do the following when prompted
Step-7: Connect the phone to computer again
Step-8: On the computer, press any key to continue
Step-9: Complete the process to install SU and SuperUser
Step-10: Reboot the phone when the script finish execution
LG G2 running on Android 4.2.2 should now be rooted successfully. Download Root Checker app from Google Play Store to verify the root status of the phone.
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