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LG G6
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LG G6

Released: 2017, February 26. Released 2017, April 07Price: About 240 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), LG UX 8 UI
CPUQuad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530
NFCYes
SAR0.65 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
Dual13 MP, f/1.8, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF, 3-axis OIS, 13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), no AF
Size5.7 inches, 84.1 cm, 2, (~78.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD, HDR10, Dolby Vision
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandLG
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
ModelLG G6
PriceAbout 240 EUR
RadioFM radio (market dependent)
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsAstro Black, Ice Platinum, Terra Gold, Marine Blue, Mystic White, Raspberry Rose, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet
ModelsH870, H870DS, H873, H870S, LGM-G600L, H872, H871, LS993, US997, vs988, VS988, LGM-G600K, LGM-G600S, AS993, LGUS997, H870AR, H872PR, H871S, H870I
SAR EU0.23 W/kg (head) 0.15 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/2.2, 18mm
StatusDiscontinued
Weight163 g (5.75 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 2053 (nominal), 3.556 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40
Charging18W wired, QC3, 50% in 30 min, Wireless (USA)
FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Released2017, February 26. Released 2017, April 07
Announced2017, February 26. Released 2017, April 07
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions148.9 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (5.86 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 68dB / Ring 74dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 158785 (v7), GeekBench: 4175 (v4.4), GFXBench: 8.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -93.3dB / Crosstalk -94.4dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 72h

LG G6 Overview

About LG G6 LG G6 is a discontinued device from LG's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. LG G6 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

LG G6 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the LG G6?

The LG G6 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does LG G6 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many LG devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting LG G6 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the LG G6 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does LG G6 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your LG G6.