How to Root Unlock BootLoader on LG G5 via KingoRoot

If you are a newbie of Android hacking and rooting, then there are many terms that might bamboozle you and might end you up with quitting the idea of rooting altogether. Bootloader is one of them. You may have watched and read many tutorials but still be confused of it. What is a bootloader? Why you’d like to unlock it? and how to unlock?

About the Smartphone of LG G5

LG G5 was released in Apirl 2016. Powered by a removable Li-Ion 2800 mAh battery, this smartphone runs Android v6.0.1. And this phone packs with 32GB of internal storage space that can be extended to 256GB via a microSD card. However, unlocking your Android phone’s bootloader is the first step to rooting and flashing custom ROMs of the LG G5.

What is a Bootloader of LG5?

Bootloader is code that is executed before any Operating System starts to run. Every Android phone has a bootloader that instructs the operating system kernel to boot normally. Every manufacturer has their own version of bootloader specific for the hardware present in it's environment including LG.

Before Unlocking the Bootloader of LG G5

• Device is powered on.
• Battery level should be at least 50%
• USB data cable (the original one is recommended)

How to Unlock the Bootloader on LG G5

Step 1: Backup important data

The unlocking process will sweep of all the data of Android. So it is important to backup your precious data. Backup everything you want to keep, then continue to the next step.

Step 2: Free Download KingoRoot

KingoRoot is the best and easiest root tool for free. Here KingoRoot is not used for rooting but an alternative to Android SDK and USB driver. The KingoRoot includes the Android SDK and will download the LG USB driver automatically once connected to the PC.

1. Free download the KingoRoot to the PC.
2. Install the KingoRoot.
3. Connect the device to the PC via an USB cable.
4. Enable USB debugging. If you fail to connect you device to PC, please refer to Device Not Connected.
5. Find the icon of KingoRoot and launch it. After launching the KingoRoot, the PC will download the USB driver of your device automatically. Always connect the computer.
6. Find the folder of KingoRoot where you install it, double click to open the folder of "Kingo ROOT". Then open the folder of "tools" under the folder of "Kingo ROOT".
7. Input the letters "cmd" in the "address bar", and enter.

8. The PC will pop-up a Command Prompt window, then run the command: adb devices

If it shows a serial number, your device is recognized and you can continue with the process. Otherwise, ensure you’ve performed the above steps correctly.

Step 3: Get an Unlock Key.

1. Head to your manufacturer's bootloader unlocking page - LG unlocking page, create an account and then log in.
2. Run the command: adb reboot bootloader in the Command Prompt window. The device will boot into fastboot mode. Always keep the connection.

3. Use the Command Prompt window to retrieve your unlock key as described by LG : fastboot oem device-id.
4. Select the token which is spit out by the Command Prompt window and copy and paste it into the applicable box of the form on your manufacturer's website without any spaces. An example:

Example Device ID (PC User)$ fastboot oem device-id

(bootloader)-----------------------------------------------------------------

(bootloader) Device-ID

(bootloader) CD58B679A38D6B613ED518F37A05E013

(bootloader) F93190BD558261DBBC5584E8EF8789B1

(bootloader)-----------------------------------------------------------------

5. Submit the form and wait for an email with a key or file that you will use in the next step.

Step 4: Unlock your bootloader of your Android device.

Here comes to perform the unlocking process. If you haven't interrupted the connection and your phone still in the fastboot mode ( If your device isn't in the fastboot, then repeat the step 2 or just hold the "Volume Down" and "Power" button for 10 seconds before releasing in order to make the device being in the fastboot mode.

1. Enter fastboot flash unlock unlock.bin in DOS command window. “unlock.bin” is the bootloader unlock key you received in the email.
2. Reboot your device by running command fastboot reboot or using the "Volume" buttons to reboot.

The device will show a message at boot stating that your bootloader is unlocked. With an unlocked bootloader you will be allowed to root your Android, flash a custom recovery or install a custom ROM.