LG Optimus F3 was officially released in June 2013 by LG Mobiles with Android OS 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. LG smartphone has reasonable specs as compare to its price. If you owned this device and want to get most out of it, then you may have make up your mind to Root T-Mobile LG Optimus F3 running on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Rooting procedure for LG Optimus F3 is really simple, quick and safe, we’ll be using the rooting script, which is called Saferoot, developed by the xda senior member k1mu, which he has confirmed to be 100% working the variant of T-Mobile. Rooting your Android phone does gives you many possibilities, from installing Apps which requires root to Custom Recoveries like TWRP/CWM to Flash Custom ROMs. With any further delay, let’s move on to start rooting your phone!!
Be-careful!! Rooting your phone will voids its warranty and Proceed at your own risk
Guidelines and Requirements:
- Rooting method is for T-Mobile LG Optimus F3 and do not apply it on another variant.
- Install the LG USB drivers on your PC. (Download Here)
- Go to Settings> Developers Options and Enable USB Debugging. However the chances are there that you may have not enabled Developers Options so withing the Settings tab, scroll down to More >About Phone and tap the Build Number for about 7 to 8 times unless it prompt you that Developers options has been enabled.
- Also make sure that Media sync (MTP) is checked.
How to Root T-Mobile LG Optimus F3 Using Saferoot
Step 1. First you need to download the root exploit for LG Optimus F3. Unzip the folder on your desktop.
Step 2. Make sure that you’ve installed the USB Drivers on your PC.
Step 3. Connect your Optimus F3 to PC via the USB Cable.
Step 4. Double click on the install.bat file to start the rooting process. You will now see the command window on your screen:
Please carefully read and follow the on screen instructions.
Step 4. Next, Press any on your keyboard to continue and it will then automatically run the script which will automatically install SuperSU on your phone.
Step 5. Once the process gets completed, Your phone will automatically reboots.
Congratulations!! Your LG Optimus F3 T-Mobile has successfully been rooted. Enjoy Root access.
To make sure it has been successfully rooted, check that SuperSU has been installed and You can also install ‘Root Checker‘ from Google Play Store and Run it to Verify Root Access.
That’s it folks, it was a simple rooting tutorial for LG Optimus F3, Hopefully by now you’ve learned how to root your device and get full root access on your device to enjoy extra privileges. Do let us know and share your feedback in the comment section below. If you do need further support, feel free to ask. You can also follow the discussion at the official xda thread.
