How to Root LG Optimus G E975 on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

How to Root LG Optimus G E975 on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware. LG announced the Optimus G featuring a 4.7in True HD IPS LCD display last year. The Optimus G was first whipped with Android Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) software and was later upgraded to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. The device uses Snapdragon S4 Pro chip featuring a quad-core krait processor clocked at 1.5GHz, paired with Adreno 320 graphics unit. The Snapdragon S4 Pro chip also integrates 2GB of RAM. This post will guide you on How to Root LG Optimus G E975 on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Make sure you read the important tips below before rooting your device.

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Important Tips:

• Rooting will void your device’s warranty.
• This root method is only forLG Optimus G E975, don’t try this on any other variants of Optimus G.
• Charge your battery up to 70%.
• Make sure USB Debugging is enabled.
• Backup your phone data:
  • How to backup Android Apps
  • How to backup Text Messages
  • How to backup Whatsapp Chat Messages
• Install LG Optimus G E975 USB drivers -> Download USB Drivers for LG Optimus G E975.
• Make sure your device is on Android 4.1.2. Go to Settings > About Device

We have written this detailed and easy to understand step-by-step instructions guide on How to Root LG Optimus G E975 on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware. If you are used to rooting your device, then this should not be any different for you. However, for beginners, it is recommended that you read the whole tutorial before rooting your device. Let’s get started then…

How to Root LG Optimus G E975 on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware:

Required File(s):

• Root Package for LG Optimus G (motchopper.zip)

Step 1 – Download the above mentioned file and extract it into a single folder.
Step 2 – Next, connect your LG Optimus G to Computer with a USB Cable. Note that phone should be On during this process.
Step 4 – Now launch the Run.bat that you extracted into a folder before.
Step 5 – Command prompt should now appear.
Step 6 – Follow the instructions provided by command prompt.
Step 7 – After sometime, your device will reboot.
That’s it! You have successfully rooted your LG Optimus G E975 on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware. To verify, check for SuperSU app in your App Drawer.