In this article, we will guide you on how to Install TWRP Recovery and Root LG G5. Follow the below step by step guide to install TWRP Recovery and Root LG G5.
TWRP recovery is a custom version of stock recovery which is used to flash custom ROMs. It is highly popular and is one of the most preferred methods used while rooting or installing custom ROMs.
We are using Magisk for this process to maintain the integrity of the safety net. Magisk is a seamless root alternative, which makes the rooting easier and does not compromise the android integrity, such as losing access to Android Pay and Netflix.
Pre-requisites
- This guide only for LG G5.
- Unlock Bootloader of LG G5
How To Unlock Bootloader of LG G5 - Remember to take a backup of your files before beginning to install TWRP and root your device.
- Your device must have more than 60% battery to prevent the sudden shutdown.
Downloads
ADB and Fastboot Drivers for Windows | Mac
TWRP Recovery zip for LG G5 International (h850)
TWRP Recovery zip for LG G5 US Carrier-Unlocked (rs988)
Latest Magisk Zip | Magisk Apk
Steps to Install TWRP Recovery and Root LG G5
Install TWRP Recovery
- Download and Install ADB drivers.
- Now, download LG G5 TWRP recovery .img.
- Move downloaded TWRP file to ADB folder (In C: Drive) and rename the file to “TWRP”.
- Enable the USB debugging on your device after enabling ‘Developer Options’ by going to ‘About phone’ and tapping build number 7 times.
- Go to the ADB folder (In C: Drive) and then press “Shift + Right mouse key” and tap on the “Open command window here.”
- Now connect your device to the PC using a USB data cable.
- Boot your device into “Fastboot” mode and give the following command reboot bootloader
adb reboot bootloader
- Your device will start booting in fastboot mode. Now to flash recovery image on the device type the following command.
fastboot flash recovery TWRP.img
That’s all! You have installed TWRP Recovery on your LG G5. It can be checked by long pressing “Volume down + Power” buttons until your device boots into recovery mode.
Root LG G5
Follow this guide to Root LG G5 with Magisk
So, we hope that you have understood How to install TWRP Recovery and have also learned to Root the LG G5. Let us know if you have any queries in the comment section below.
It ALMOST worked. I and lots of others get error messages like below. The consensus is that LG did a bad implemetation of fastboot flash. Yours was the latest post on how to do this so I (and others) are hoping you have a way around this particular error. Many thanks. Your was by far the most easy to read and to follow I have seen on this process. 🙂
Weirdly, my LG g5 is now in unlock mode but i never had to enter the loooong code on the LG website
D:\androidsdk>fastboot flash recovery TWRP.img
Sending ‘recovery’ (24584 KB) OKAY [ 1.047s]
Writing ‘recovery’ FAILED (remote: ‘unknown command’)
fastboot: error: Command failed