The much awaited Android 7.0 Nougat update is finally rolling out to LG G5 users in the Korea. The update was previously given out to select 2,000 users in the country before going live for everyone today.
We know all G5 users worldover would be waiting for the update to hit their devices, some of the courageous ones will even attempt to install the Korean firmware once available to their G5 variants. But if you’re someone like us, you’d also like to make sure if the G5 Nougat is rootable or not?
While the latest SuperSU and Magisk zip fully supports Android 7.0 Nougat builds on Nexuses devices to get root, we can’t assure if the G5 will also be easy to root on Nougat. Although, theoretically, it should definitely support root via SuperSU flash from TWRP recovery.
Anyway, we’re going to post the normal procedure to root an Android 7.0 Nougat device via SuperSU in the instructions below. If you happen to have a LG G5 device running on Android 7.0 Nougat, and you know your way around bootloop and other possible soft-bricks, please do a favor to the community and test LG G5 Nougat root possibilities by following the instructions below.
Note: The instructions below assumes that you’ve TWRP recovery installed on your LG G5.
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How to Root LG G5 on Android 7.0 Nougat
- Download and transfer the SuperSU zip file from the download link above to your device’s storage.
- Boot your device into TWRP recovery.
- Tap on Install and select the SuperSU zip file that you transferred to your device in Step 1.
- After selecting the .zip file, do Swipe to Confirm Flash on the bottom of screen to begin the flashing process.
- Once SuperSU is flashed, you’ll get Reboot System option, select it.
Once booted, your LG G5 should be rooted. To verify root access, download/install any root checker app from the Play Store.
21 responses to “How to Root LG G5 on Nougat Android 7.0 Update”
this work in lg g5 h860 ?
Possible but have unlock the bootloader, otherwise not
this work in lg g5 h860 ?
Possible but have unlock the bootloader, otherwise not
this work in lg g5 h860 ?
this work in lg g5 h860 ?
If i download this and it not rooted, and if i go to settings and factory reset my phone, would it go back to the way it was before i tried rooting it or no?
If i download this and it not rooted, and if i go to settings and factory reset my phone, would it go back to the way it was before i tried rooting it or no?
If i download this and it not rooted, and if i go to settings and factory reset my phone, would it go back to the way it was before i tried rooting it or no?
If i download this and it not rooted, and if i go to settings and factory reset my phone, would it go back to the way it was before i tried rooting it or no?
Anybody tried on LG H860?
Anybody tried on LG H860?
Anybody tried on LG H860?
Anybody tried on LG H860?
Doesn’t work for the vs987. anyone know if there is work on the verizon G5?
Doesn’t work for the vs987. anyone know if there is work on the verizon G5?
Doesn’t work for the vs987. anyone know if there is work on the verizon G5?
Doesn’t work for the vs987. anyone know if there is work on the verizon G5?
How do you boot into TWRP when you don’t have root? Doesn’t make sense.
How do you boot into TWRP when you don’t have root? Doesn’t make sense.
How do you boot into TWRP when you don’t have root? Doesn’t make sense.