How to Root LG G2 (AT&T) in 2019 – Detail Guide

An easy to follow rooting guide for LG G2 (AT&T) is now available at TrueAndroid. Rooting is absolutely necessary to perform system level tweaks. Also few advance apps that available at Play store require root. In this guide we used custom recovery TWRP. You can follow this guide to install TWRP: LG G2 (AT&T) : Install Latest TWRP Recovery 3.2.3-0 – Easy Tutorial.

To root LG G2 (AT&T) we will use Magisk utility. Magisk is popular mostly because its ability to bypass Google’s SafetyNet system. With Magisk, you can have root and custom mods while still using services like Google Pay. It works by leaving the system partition untouched and modifying the boot partition. That’s why it’s referred as a “systemless” root method.

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Warning: We at True Android produce tutorial to help out fellow Android users but all this guide are educational purpose only. You should try this guide at your own risk. Neither we nor the developer should be responsible if your Android device experience a damage after following this tutorial. Also remember,this guide is only applicable for LG G2 (AT&T). Don’t try this guide in any other Android device. It may hard brick your device.

Although the method don’t wipe your data but we still recommend you to back up it. You may follow our Android backup guide.

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How to root LG G2 (AT&T) easily with Magisk

Step 1: Download Magisk zip.

Step 2: Copy downloaded zip file to your device memory.

Step 3: Boot into recovery mode. To boot into recovery first turn off your LG G2 (AT&T) and then press and hold Volume Down and Power button together. When the LG logo appears, release both buttons and then hold them again. You can also boot into recovery without key combination.

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Step 4: Tap on Install, then browse to the location where you saved the files and tap on the Magisk zip file. Now at the bottom of the screen, do a swipe on the Swipe to confirm flash option to begin flashing.

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Step 5: When the installation is completed, go back to the main recovery menu and tap on Reboot and then, tap on System to reboot your device.

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Step 6: Now check whether Magisk Manager is installed. If not then download the apk and installed it manually. You may need to allow unknow sources when asked to install it. Make sure you have latest Magisk manager installed.

Download Latest Magisk apk

That’s it. You now have a rooted LG G2 (AT&T). You may checkout best apps for rooted LG G2 (AT&T). [via XDA]

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