14 DAY TRIAL // If you are the owner of an LG G Pad 8.3 tablet or are planning to buy one, (on Black Friday maybe) you should know that the device has recently been awarded rooting access.
Before trying to root your device, you should keep in mind that the process might end up harming your device and even void its warranty. The xda developers forum reports that “some people have reported that some of your data and IMEI numbers may be sent to a Chinese IP address at the time of root (only a one-time thing). You can use this at your own risk, it will give you root but I recommend removing all the data you don't want others to have access to before rooting.”
“No one has reported anything happening with this data (no stolen accounts etc) but still should warn you. We also don't know the extent of it or what data is copied. If you are paranoid wait for a replacement method.”
Nevertheless, if you’re curious, keep reading along and follow these simple steps:
- The first thing you need to do is grab the appropriate LG drivers and run the LG United Mobile Driver program; - Install the drivers; - Turn on Developer Mode by going to System Settings->About Tablet->Software information-> Tap build number 7 times; - Go to System Setting->Developer options->put checkmark next to USB debugging; - Download the Kingo Root program; - Install the above program. When the installation is complete, the tablet will reboot.
Those rooting their device successfully will have access to a plethora of custom ROMS (not available at the moment) and root-access apps that will enhance your average Android experience.
Users on the forum confirmed that the method “works like a charm” even though, you might note that the LG G Pad 8.3 is not listed as a supported device on the Kingo website.