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Update LG G2 to Android 4.4.2 KitKat without Losing Root – How to
Update LG G2 to Android 4.4.2 KitKat without Losing Root – How to-November 2024
Nov 8, 2025 4:17 AM

As shared with you LG G2 is getting updated to the latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat. If you did not opt for OTA update and want to update while still having root access, here is how to do it. You can still have access to the root while updating to the latest Android offering. The following LG G2 models are compatible with this guide:

AT&T LG G2 D800T-Mobile LG G2 D801Open LG G2 D802

Here is how to manually update LG G2 to Android 4.4.2 KitKat without loosing the root.Update LG G2 to Android 4.4.2

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Prerequisites to update LG G2 to Android 4.4.2 KitKat:

Backup any important data from yourLG G2as a complete wipe will be required during the flashing process.Enable USB debugging option on your device.Your device must be rooted, unlocked and installed with TWRP recovery tool version2.6.3.3 or higher.Your LG G2 must be charged to at least 60% of power.Update LG G2 to Android 4.4.2

Note:This guide is only for LG G2 D800, LG G2 D801, and LG G2 D802; please don't try it on other devices or models.

How to update LG G2 to Android 4.4.2 without loosing root:

Required files: Download latest SuperSU from here: SuperSU.zip. Below are the required files that you have to download according to your carrier:

AT&T G2 D800: D800_Stock_KK.Zip-Mirror; also downloadGoogle Wallet Fix onlyfor AT&T G2: D800_wallet_fix.zipT-Mobile G2 D801: D80120a_KK.Zip-MirrorOpen LG G2 D802: D802_Stock_KK.Zip-Link1, Link 2

Copy the SuperSU, ROM files and Google Wallet Fix for AT&T on your G2; and follow thesesteps to update LG G2 to Android 4.4.2 KitKat:

Boot LG G2 into TWRP recovery mode.Perform wipe data operations: from the recovery menu, tapWipe > Advanced wipe.After it,wipeDalvik cache> System,Data, andCache.Go back TWRP main menu and tap on theInstallbutton.Navigate to and locate the ROM file and select it. Swipe the confirmation slider to start the flashing process.For AT&T users: once ROM is flashed, hitBackand install the wallet fix zip file too.Once Android 4.4.2 is flashed, go back and flash theUPDATE-SuperSU-vx.xx.zipfile too.Once done, reboot your LG G2 from Reboot>System.

Ta da! You just got your T-Mobile, AT&T or open LG G2 the latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat while preserving the root access!

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