Root [GUIDE] How to root T-Mobile 6.0 update

[collisionfactor]

Well I managed to figure out the issue. Once I was in fastboot I found my device listed as an Android device. For some reason the drivers werent installed so the PC could interact with it. I had to manually install Android Bootloader Interface drivers (see attached. I also pulled .dll files from system). After that, fastboot recognized my device and was able to perform fastboot oem unlock with success. After that I did fastboot boot recovery.img to boot into twrp, which is where it got messed up. Either I skipped a step or the supserSu zip I have isnt compatable. Installed supersu and performed a backup which failed. I then rebooted normally and would either get stuck on the lg splash screen stating bootloader unlocked or the tmobile screen. Had to flash stock kdz and OTA to 6.0.
Questions:
1. When i run fastboot oem unlock and it finishes, should I fastboot reboot to normal before booting twrp?
2. The zip file in this thread for superSu doesnt seem to be a good link or something as I downloaded it previosly and it stated the file was corrupt. Is there another link to that version? And when I do fastboot boot recovery.img should i install supersu in twrp?

I can confirm that LG Flash Tool 2014 works to flash kdz for this device as this is what I used and havent seen any issues yet thanks to a youtube video providing download.

 

[collisionfactor]

@Jack Mickey So I was successful with everything and have been rooted/TWRP for 2 days. SuperSU is requesting me to update the binaries. I keep canceling it and then when i turned on my wifi the app updates in google play. Could I update the binaries or will this put it into a bootloop?

 

[Jack Mickey]

@collisionfactor, afaik you can. However, Metro just put out a 68 mb software update a couple days ago. Since you're rooted now, I highly advise against installing it. Also, when in TWRP never let twrp install supersu.

 

[collisionfactor]

Ok...btw im on T-Mobile and not Metro. Thanks @Jack Mickey

 

[collisionfactor]

@Jack Mickey thanks for your help. Updated binaries and rebooted with no issues.

 

[collisionfactor]

Does anyone know which xposed is stable with the H63120b root?

 

[Jack Mickey]

@collisionfactor, here you go. This is the version I use.

 

[collisionfactor]

@Jack Mickey thanks!

 

[collisionfactor]

@Jack Mickey how do i revert the binaries update? My screen is flickering

 

[Jack Mickey]

@Jack Mickey how do i revert the binaries update? My screen is flickering

your screen is likely flickering due to a hardware issue. I believe when the stylo was made there was a design flaw. The processor is seated too close to the screen, causing the screen to flicker as the processor heats up after moderate to heavy use. As for reverting the binaries, I will honestly say I don't know aside from restoring a backup through twrp.

 

[Timbalynn]

Dammit! now that I rooted MM video calling doesn't work for me anymore -____-

Hi I am new here and I am scared to brick my phone...is there an idiot's guide to how to root stylo2plus by any chance? Plz and thank you in advance..

 

[collisionfactor]

@Jack Mickey ok thanks for the tip. It was weird because shortly after updating the binaries my screen had a white halo and when the brightness was turned up it got worse. Left it alone for the night and it went away. Phone never got hot either.

 

[tube517]

Hi I am new here and I am scared to brick my phone...is there an idiot's guide to how to root stylo2plus by any chance? Plz and thank you in advance..

Not sure if anyone found root for that phone yet.

 

[Nickforever216]

Any help? Read each page didn't see my answer. I get boot-loader unlocked, but when try kingroot no go

 

[bkttk2]

Any help? Read each page didn't see my answer. I get boot-loader unlocked, but when try kingroot no go

With 6.0 version I believe you need to follow adb method. I've never used Kingroot, but others in forums have commented that adb was route they had to use. The steps are covered in the OP.

 

[mikedt]

With 6.0 Marshmallow, Chinese "free" adware one-click root exploit apps won't work, e.g. Kingroot, Kingoroot, Iroot, etc.

 

[tube517]

With 6.0 Marshmallow, Chinese "free" adware one-click root exploit apps won't work, e.g. Kingroot, Kingoroot, Iroot, etc.

Kingroot works on the LG G Stylo (first one, Tmobile or MetroPCS variant). I used a method to take Kingroot out immediately and put SuperSu.

I don't like Kingroot but ADB didn't work for me,

Also, there are alot of fake "kingroots" so there is that issue to deal with

 

[CYCONUMNUM]

I flash the skinny t-mo from xda ( it's not skinny) ...
flash the t-mo debloat from xda ( on my metr0)...
Flash SuperSu PRO v2.76 UPDATE for MM..
Flash Jaybondze.zip mixer_paths.xml with edited values( because 99 is crunchy..94 is loud nuff)..
And then..
The xposed zip...
Then first boot....
After that...
install all the apps I need that were debloated ..
And then after perfection....
Install carp that mysteriously causes apps to clone icons....
Then....hope superbackup works with my superbackuped files ( that I back up every 3 flashes because I forget)

 

[mikedt]

Kingroot works on the LG G Stylo (first one, Tmobile or MetroPCS variant). I used a method to take Kingroot out immediately and put SuperSu.

Was that one running Lollipop 5.x or Marshmallow 6.x?

I don't like Kingroot but ADB didn't work for me,

Also, there are alot of fake "kingroots" so there is that issue to deal with

Well yeh, these things do come from China.

What's the trustworthy source of Kingroot?

I know there has sometimes been posts in Android Questions along the lines of, I rooted by phone with Kingroot, and now it's showing ads all the time, or it's in a boot-loop.

 

[tube517]

Was that one running Lollipop 5.x or Marshmallow 6.x?




Well yeh, these things do come from China.

What's the trustworthy source of Kingroot?

I know there has sometimes been posts in Android Questions along the lines of, I rooted by phone with Kingroot, and now it's showing ads all the time, or it's in a boot-loop.

Marshmallow. I don't like Kingroot at all. I always use adb or sometimes it's a zip file. Problem is for the LG G Stylo, there is no development (the one developer left). I don't recommend kingroot at all but with the LG G Stylo, you can easily unbrick so I tried it.

 

[Nickforever216]

Flashed kdz file to restore LP 5.11 and updated to MM 6.0. Didn't take that +60 MB security update. Then I was able to unlock boot-loader and root through kingRoot. Mention this in case someone else has this issue where you can't root.

I don't like Kingroot either and most probably don't. As other's stated abd wouldn't root for us. To the people who our using kingroot. How did you get SuperSU to replace it? Tried everything: Flashify, Super-Sume Pro, Terminal command, etc. How'd you do it? And what version of app did you use?

 

[alexizawesome]

I don't trust root apps like Kingroot. I remember the drama that was Motochopper lol. Btw, finally bricked my first phone haha( poor stylo).

 

[CYCONUMNUM]

Kingroots shenanigans have driven me to run vanilla more than a few times..

 

[ghet2rockuu]

so kingroot wont work for 6.0? i thought it did

 

[ghet2rockuu]

i cant root no pc