HOW TO ROOT LG DEVICES ON ANDROID 5.01 LOLLIPOP

XDA developer, Unjustified Dev has developed a handy root tool that works on a range of LG devices, providing root access on Android Lollipop firmware .

Compatible LG devices

•     LG F60 [All variants]
•     LG Tribute [All variants]
•     LG G2 [All variants]
•     LG MS [395/D393]
•     LG G3 [Lollipop running all models except Verizon version]
•     LG G Flex 2
•     LG G Pro 2
•     LG L90 [All variants except Verizon model]
•     LG Transpyre
•     LG Volt [LS740]

If you are an owner of any of the aforementioned LG devices then you can take advantage of the root tool by Unjustified Dev. Check out below for a step-by-step root guide.

Important points

    Create a backup of all important data of the phone.
    Ensure that the LG device is having above 80% battery.
    Rooting your device will void the device of its manufacturer's warranty.
    The LG Root tool supports the aforementioned LG smartphones only. Do not apply this on any other variant.
    We will not be held liable for any damage to the device.

Pre-requisites

    Download LG Root
    Download LG Drivers
    Micro USB cable to connect with PC
    Your LG device should be encrypted

How to root LG G3, G Flex 2, LG G2 and G Pro 2 on Android 5.0 Lollipop

Step-1: Extract the LG_Root.zip in a preferred location on your PC

Step-2: Enable USB debugging. Go to Settings>> About phone>> Software Information and tap build number until you are presented with a message that reads, You are now a developer. Exit back to Settings main screen. Now enable USB Debugging under Developer Options

Step-3: Connect your LG phone to the computer via USB cable

Step-4: Launch a command prompt in an empty space inside the LG Root folder. Press Shift + Right click on the keyboard and select Open command prompt here option

Step-5: When the command window launches, issue the following command to ensure your LG phone is recognised properly

Step-6: Now execute the following 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

Your screen should look like this

Step-7: The necessary files should now be on your phone. At this point disconnect the phone from PC and enter download mode.

    Turn off the device first
    Hold Volume Up and connect the USB cable
    Wait for a few seconds and until drivers are installed

Step-8: Now find out which COM port your device is connected to. Double click ports.bat file in the LG Root folder. Note down the COM port number

Step-9: Execute the following command
LG Root

Step-10: To run the root script, type in the command below

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

Your screen should be like this

Step-11: Pull out the battery to get the device out of download mode

That's it, you are done. Re-insert the battery and turn your device on.