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LG G5 SE
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LG G5 SE

Released: 2016, April. Released 2016, JunePrice: About 350 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), LG Optimus UX UI 5
CPUOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 510
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Dual16 MP, f/1.8, 29mm (standard), 1/2.6", 3-axis OIS, 8 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.2"
Size5.3 inches, 77.4 cm, 2, (~70.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandLG
ModelLG G5 SE
PriceAbout 350 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsSilver, Titan, Gold
ModelsH845, H840, H848
Single8 MP, f/2.0
StatusDiscontinued
Weight156 g (5.50 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
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 - H840
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40 - H840
Charging18W wired, QC3
FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 3GB RAM
Released2016, April. Released 2016, June
Stand-byUp to 380 h (3G)
Announced2016, April. Released 2016, June
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Talk timeUp to 20 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions149.4 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm (5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~554 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Infrared portYes

LG G5 SE Overview

About LG G5 SE LG G5 SE is a discontinued device from LG's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. LG G5 SE has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 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 G5 SE 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 G5 SE?

The LG G5 SE 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 G5 SE 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 G5 SE void warranty?

Yes, rooting the LG G5 SE will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does LG G5 SE run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your LG G5 SE.