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LG G8 ThinQ root support — Magisk root and bootloader unlock
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LG G8 ThinQ

Released: 2019, February 24Available. Released 2019, April 11

ROOT AVAILABLE

This device is fully compatible with our remote root service. Includes Bootloader Unlock, Magisk, and custom setup.

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General

Brand
LG
Model
LG G8 ThinQ
Released
2019, February 24
Status
Available. Released 2019, April 11
Price
About 350 EUR
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Dimensions
151.9 x 71.8 x 8.4 mm (5.98 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
P-OLED, HDR10
Size
6.1 inches, 91.0 cm, 2, (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 640
Internal
128GB 6GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model, microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model

Camera

Single
8 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF, TOF 3D, f/1.4, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Features
HDR
Video
1080p@60fps

Battery

Charging
21W wired, PD, QC3, 9W wireless

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - USA
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat19 1600/150 Mbps

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC
Yes
Radio
FM radio (market/region dependent)
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Face ID, Hand ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Other

Camera
Photo, /, Video
Colors
Platinum Gray, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue, Carmine Red
Models
LMG820QM7, LM-G820UMB, LMG820UM0, LMG820UM1, LMG820UM2, LM-G820N, LM-G820, LM-G820QM
Display
655 nits max brightness (measured)
Announced
2019, February 24
Loudspeaker
Voice 68dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 92dB
Performance
AnTuTu: 331537 (v7), 362730 (v8), GeekBench: 10735 (v4.4), 2700 (v5.1), GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Audio quality
Noise -94.1dB / Crosstalk -87.6dB
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 79h
Dual or Triple
12 MP, f/1.5, 27mm (standard), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 16 MP, f/1.9, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, no AF, or, 12 MP, f/1.5, 27mm (standard), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 16 MP, f/1.9, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, no AF, 12 MP, 52mm (telephoto), f/2.4, 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom, dual pixel PDAF, OIS

LG G8 ThinQ Overview

The LG G8 ThinQ is an Android device from Lg, released in 2019. It combines the Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) and a 6.1-inch display, running Android 9.0 (Pie). This page tracks its full specifications, root status, and the bootloader and recovery notes that apply to it.

Root the LG G8 ThinQ

The LG G8 ThinQ is a 2019 Android device from Lg. It runs the Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm), a Qualcomm platform with strong community tooling and EDL-mode recovery as a safety net. Shipped software: Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11. For this model the realistic path is: a standard fastboot bootloader unlock, followed by Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot). Typical hands-on time is 1–3 hours.

Difficulty

Moderate — brand-specific steps involved

Typical time

1–3 hours

Method

Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot)

Bootloader unlock on Lg

Unlock procedure follows the generic Android flow: enable OEM Unlocking in Developer Options, then unlock via fastboot. Exact availability depends on the model and region — confirm before flashing.

Platform notes

Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms are the best-supported in the root community: fastboot works as documented, and even a failed flash can usually be recovered through EDL (9008) emergency mode.

Before you start

  • Bootloader unlocking factory-resets the device on almost all models — back up everything first.

FAQ

Can I root the LG G8 ThinQ?

Yes. After enabling OEM Unlocking and unlocking the bootloader, root is Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot). The unlock notes on this page describe the exact Lg procedure.

Does the LG G8 ThinQ support custom recovery (TWRP)?

That depends on community support for this exact model — verify a build exists for its codename before flashing anything. TWRP is not required for root: Magisk installs by flashing a patched boot image via fastboot.

Will root the LG G8 ThinQ void my warranty?

Lg will generally treat a rooted LG G8 ThinQ as outside warranty while it is modified. Restoring full stock firmware before a service visit usually restores normal treatment in practice, and consumer law in some regions (such as the EU) may still cover defects unrelated to root.

What Android version does the LG G8 ThinQ run?

It runs Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11. The specifications table on this page lists the full software details.