How to Root the LG Shine Plus

Got a shiny new LG Shine Plus and hands itching to root it? No problem, we’ll help you root your device. Having root-access on your device will let you have more control over your device, like you’ll be able to install root-only apps and eventually a custom recovery image, too. As there’s a saying that the true potential of an Android device lies in its root, this guide should help you root your LG Shine Plus to unlock its true potential. Here’s how you can do it:

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. This procedure works on Windows based PCs only.

II. Downloading Required Files:

1. Root Package (Download link’s given in the first post)

III. Rooting the LG Shine Plus:

1. Place the Root Package archive you downloaded to your Desktop.

2. Extract files from the archive over to your Desktop.

3. Turn ON the USB debugging option on your device by heading to Menu>>Settings>>Applications>>Development>>USB debugging.

4. Once enabled, connect your device to your PC using the USB cable.

5. Double-click on the run.bat file available on your Desktop and it’ll start rooting your device.

6. Within a few seconds, you should have unrooted your device!

7. You’re done!

Congrats! Your Shine Plus has been successfully rooted and you’re all ready to get started with your favorite root-only apps!

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 Shine Plus to learn how to do that.

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

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

This is part of our Android How To’s. We have how to’s on rooting, loading ROMs, and tons of other tips and tricks for your specific device or for Android devices in general! For all of our Android How To’s, head here.