How to Root the LG Optimus ME P350

LG Optimus ME P350 was launched in the year 2011 and after about two years since its launch, the industry seems to have forgotten this Android device. Users of the aforementioned device haven’t been able to see any firmware update rolling out for their device neither have they been able to customize their device (due to lack of root). It’s time to shake the dust off your device as a root method has just hit the Internet enabling the said device’s users to install root-only apps and eventually flash a custom recovery on their device. Here’s how you can root your LG Optimus ME P350 smartphone.

I. Before You Begin:

1. This will void the warranty of your device. However, you can reinstate the warranty by unrooting your device if there’s any unrooting procedure available.

2. Make sure your device has at least 50% of battery life left.

II. Downloading Required Files:

1. GingerBreak APK (It’s attached in the first post)

III. Rooting the LG Optimus ME P350:

1. Download and place the GingerBreak APK file onto your Desktop.

2. Connect your device to your PC using the USB cable.

3. Copy the GingerBreak APK file over to the root of your SD card.

4. Once the file’s been copied, disconnect your device from your PC.

5. Enable the USB debugging option on your device by going to Menu>>Settings>>Applications>>Development>>USB debugging.

6. Open the File Manager app on your device and install the APK you copied earlier.

7. Once installed, launch it from your App Drawer.

8. Hit Root device button in the app and it’ll root your device.

9. You’ll get a notification once your device’s been rooted.

10. You’re done!

Cheers! Your Optimus ME has been rooted and from now on, you’re just free to try-out any root-only app available out there!

IV. Flash a Custom Recovery Image (Optional):

1. If you would like to flash a custom recovery image in order to flash custom ROMs, head to the How To Flash a Custom Recovery Image on the LG Optimus ME P350 to learn how to do that.

If this procedure helped you please thank/donate to the original developers here and here.

If you need help with this procedure, please ask in the comments below or in the forum.

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