The bootloader is a program that starts whenever a device is powered on to activate the right operating system. It is therefore not only a trait reserved to Android, but also one that can be find out all devices with an operating, be it a smartphone, a tablet, a PC etc. However, the bootloader is usually locked on an Android device because although it’s an open source OS, still the manufacturers want you to stick to their Android OS version specifically designed for the device.
Once completed, your LG X power firmware version will be updated to the selected version. That is all about How to Upgrade LG X power to Android Nougat 7.0 / 7.1 using AutoRoot Tools. If you have any question regarding How to Upgrade LG X power to Android Nougat 7.0. Android 7.0's major changes include the ability to display multiple apps on-screen at once in a split-screen view, support for inline replies to notifications, as well as an OpenJDK-based Java.
LG Xpower2 is expected to be released in June 2017. Powered by a non-removable Li-Ion 4500 mAh battery, the smartphone runs Android V7.0 (Nougat). Many users owned LG Xpower2 may like this smartphone very much and they will go to purchase the handset once it is released. The smartphone has a very large touchscreen display of 5.5 inches with the resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. And each Android has a bootloader and all Android phones have different custom ROMs developed due to high variance of processing hardware present on the device. Users who are going to buy this handset may want to unlock the bootloader for some reasons such as rooting, tweaking, changing the OS, installing a new custom ROM and so on.
With a locked bootloader on Android devices, it is virtually impossible to flash a Custom ROM and forced attempts void warranty as well as usually end up in bricks. Therefore, the first step is to always unlock the bootloader.
Before Unlocking the Bootloader of LG Xpower2
- Device is powered on.
- Battery level should be at least 50%
- USB data cable (the original one is recommended)
How to Unlock the Bootloader on LG Xpower2
Step 1: Backup important data
The unlocking process will sweep of all the data of Android. So it is important to backup your precious data. Backup everything you want to keep, then continue to the next step.
Step 2: Free Download KingoRoot
KingoRoot is the best and easiest root tool for free. Here KingoRoot is not used for rooting but an alternative to Android SDK and USB driver. The KingoRoot includes the Android SDK and will download the LG USB driver automatically once connected to the PC.
- Free download the KingoRoot to the PC.
- Install the KingoRoot.
- Connect the device to the PC via an USB cable.
- Enable USB debugging. If you fail to connect you device to PC, please refer to Device Not Connected.
- Find the icon of KingoRoot and launch it. After launching the KingoRoot, the PC will download the USB driver of your device automatically. Always connect the computer.
- Find the folder of KingoRoot where you install it, double click to open the folder of 'Kingo ROOT'. Then open the folder of 'tools' under the folder of 'Kingo ROOT'.
- Input the letters 'cmd' in the 'address bar', and enter.
- The PC will pop-up a Command Prompt window, then run the command:
adb devices
If it shows a serial number, your device is recognized and you can continue with the process. Otherwise, ensure you’ve performed the above steps correctly.
Step 3: Get an Unlock Key.
- Head to your manufacturer's bootloader unlocking page - LG unlocking page, create an account and then log in.
- Run the command:
adb reboot bootloaderin the Command Prompt window. The device will boot into fastboot mode. Always keep the connection. - Use the Command Prompt window to retrieve your unlock key as described by LG :
fastboot oem device-id. - Select the token which is spit out by the Command Prompt window and copy and paste it into the applicable box of the form on your manufacturer's website without any spaces. An example:
- Submit the form and wait for an email with a key or file that you will use in the next step.
Example Device ID (PC User)$ fastboot oem device-id
(bootloader)-----------------------------------------------------------------
(bootloader) Device-ID
(bootloader) CD58B679A38D6B613ED518F37A05E013
(bootloader) F93190BD558261DBBC5584E8EF8789B1
(bootloader)-----------------------------------------------------------------
Step 4: Unlock your bootloader of your Android device.
Here comes to perform the unlocking process. If you haven't interrupted the connection and your phone still in the fastboot mode ( If your device isn't in the fastboot, then repeat the step 2 or just hold the 'Volume Down' and 'Power' button for 10 seconds before releasing in order to make the device being in the fastboot mode.
- Enter
fastboot flash unlock unlock.binin DOS command window. “unlock.bin” is the bootloader unlock key you received in the email. - Reboot your device by running command
fastboot rebootor using the 'Volume' buttons to reboot.
The device will show a message at boot stating that your bootloader is unlocked. With an unlocked bootloader you will be allowed to root your Android, flash a custom recovery or install a custom ROM.
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In this tutorial, we are going to show How to Upgrade LG X power to Android Nougat 7.0 / 7.1 using AutoRoot tools. Updating Firmware on LG X power is safe and secure, but its a good practise to backup your important data first. This tutorial is for LGX power. Versions: K220DS (Russia, UAE); K220 (Europe); LS755 (Boost Mobile); US610 (U.S. Cellular); K450 (Cricket).
About LG X power
LG released X power on 2016, May. In terms of chipset, LG X power uses Mediatek MT6735 Mediatek MT6755M – LS755 Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 – US610, K450 Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 Octa-core (4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) – LS755 Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 – US610, K450 CPU and Mali-T720 Mali-T860MP2 – LS755 Adreno 304 – US610, K450 GPU. LG X power uses 13 MP, f/2.2, autofocus, LED flash 8 MP, autofocus, LED flash – LS755, US610, K450 as primary rear camera. LG X power uses Non-removable Li-Ion 4100 mAh battery. LG claimed that X power battery will get you through the day with moderate usage.
Step by step tutorial How to Upgrade LG X power to Android Nougat 7.0 / 7.1:
1. Download and Install the latest version of AutoRoot Tools tools (Link below).
2. Run AutoRoot Tools on your PC, then connect your phone via its USB sync cable. Wait few seconds for AutoRoot Tools to recognise your LG X power model and version number.
If it’s not detected automaticaly, you can choose LG X power in setting to manually set your device.
3. Your LG X power screen may show an “Allow USB debugging?” pop-up. Tick “Always allow from this computer,” then tap OK.
4. Select the available Android OS version you wish to install from the dropdown box. Or you can also browse a downloaded compatible firmware file
5. Click the Start button, and wait for the process to complete
6. Once completed, your LG X power firmware version will be updated to the selected version
That is all about How to Upgrade LG X power to Android Nougat 7.0 / 7.1 using AutoRoot Tools. If you have any question regarding How to Upgrade LG X power to Android Nougat 7.0 / 7.1, let us know in the comment section below.
NB: Eventhough the picture tutorial is not for LG X power, but the root process of LG X power using AutoRoot Tools is also same.