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LG G4
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LG G4

Released: 2015, April 28. Released 2015, April 29Price: About 300 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), LG UX 4 UI
CPUHexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPUAdreno 418
NFCYes
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (SlimPort 4K), OTG
Size5.5 inches, 82.2 cm, 2, (~72.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandLG
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
ModelLG G4
PriceAbout 300 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsGrey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red, White/Gold
ModelsH815, H810, H811, H811, LS991, VS986, US991, H812, F500L, F500S, F500K, LGLS991, LGUS991
SAR EU0.62 W/kg (head)
Single8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
StatusDiscontinued
Weight155 g (5.47 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1238 (nominal), 2.317 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28 - H815
Charging18W wired, QC2, Wireless (Qi) (optional)
FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 3GB RAM
Released2015, April 28. Released 2015, April 29
Stand-byUp to 360 h (2G) / Up to 440 h (3G)
Announced2015, April 28. Released 2015, April 29
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 19 h (2G) / Up to 20 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions148.9 x 76.1 x 6.3 - 9.8 mm
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 71dB / Ring 74dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1584Basemark X: 15040
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -93.4dB / Crosstalk -92.6dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 54h
Infrared portYes

LG G4 Overview

About LG G4 LG G4 is a discontinued device from LG's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. LG G4 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 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 G4 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 G4?

The LG G4 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 G4 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 G4 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the LG G4 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does LG G4 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your LG G4.