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LG K8 (2017)
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LG K8 (2017)

Released: 2016, December. Released 2017, AprilPrice: About 120 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)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 308, Mali-T720MP2
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 69.4 cm, 2, (~66.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandLG
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
ModelLG K8 (2017)
PriceAbout 120 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsSilver, Titan, Gold, Dark Blue
ModelsX300, M200, US215, X240, LGM-K120L, LGM-K120S
SAR EU0.43 W/kg (head)
Single5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
StatusDiscontinued
Weight144 g (5.08 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm), Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20
FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Internal16GB 1.5GB RAM
Released2016, December. Released 2017, April
Stand-byUp to 490 h (3G)
Announced2016, December. Released 2017, April
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDHC
Talk timeUp to 18 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions144.5 x 72.1 x 8 mm (5.69 x 2.84 x 0.31 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

LG K8 (2017) Overview

About LG K8 (2017) LG K8 (2017) is a discontinued device from LG's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. LG K8 (2017) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 1.5GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm), Mediatek MT6737 (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 K8 (2017) 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 K8 (2017)?

The LG K8 (2017) 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 K8 (2017) 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 K8 (2017) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the LG K8 (2017) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does LG K8 (2017) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your LG K8 (2017).