Check your exact firmware first at cani.rootmy.tv (Settings, then Support, then Software Update shows the version). And if your TV is rootable today, turn off automatic updates now: one update can close the door for good.
The short version
- webOS 26 firmware released before October 10, 2026 can still be rooted. Later builds can't, per the EPK archive's rooting guide.
- Older TVs on older firmware are often rootable with RootMyTV, faultmanager-autoroot (webOS 4.0 to 4.5), crashd or DejaVuln. The webosbrew rooting page matches tool to firmware.
- Once a TV is on patched firmware, it can't be rooted again.
webOS 26, model by model
| TVs | webOS 26 firmware that can still be rooted |
|---|---|
| 2022 to 2025 OLEDs with LG's own chips (C2, C3, C4, C5, G4, G5 and more) | 43.21.71, 43.21.73, 43.21.74 and 43.21.77 (August and September 2026). 43.21.84, 43.21.94 and 43.21.96 are patched. |
| 2026 OLEDs (C6, G6) | Launch firmware 43.02 to 43.11, and 43.21.60 to 43.21.69 |
| 2026 B6 | 43.21.45 to 43.21.59 (August and September 2026). 43.21.88 is patched. |
| 2026 QNED7S | None known |
| 2024 B4 and 2025 B5 | None yet |
| 2024 LCDs with the K8LpN2 chip (UT81, QNED80T) | 43.22.13 (September 2026) |
From LG-USB-2-ETH0's webOS compatibility notes, which track the EPK archive. Firmware moves fast: confirm at cani.rootmy.tv before you start.
After rooting
- Block updates. Turn on the Homebrew Channel's Block system updates, and see how to block LG TV updates for what it misses.
- Add the repository
https://ohmybahgosh.dev/repo: see the install guide. - Turn on SSH if you want a shell: LG TV SSH.
Related
Install guideHomebrew Channel, the repo and compatibilityBlock LG TV updatesKeep root once you have itHomebrew Channel repositoriesAdd apps that aren't in the default list
FAQ
Can you still root an LG TV in 2026?
Some, yes. It depends on the exact firmware, not just the model or year. Check yours at cani.rootmy.tv. webOS 26 firmware released after October 10, 2026 is patched, and so is most current firmware on older models.
Can webOS 26 be rooted?
Only on webOS 26 firmware released before October 10, 2026, per the EPK archive's rooting guide. The table on this page lists which builds for which models.
If my TV updates to patched firmware, can I root it again?
No. Once it's on patched firmware there's no known way back in, so on a rooted TV, keep updates blocked.
Does rooting void the warranty?
That's between you and LG, and it can vary by country. Rooting changes the TV's software, it's done at your own risk, and nothing on this site can undo LG's terms.
What do I get from rooting?
The Homebrew Channel, SSH as root, and apps that need it: a faster wired connection with LG-USB-2-ETH0, Linux packages and add-ons with Entware, and SSH Doctor. TiviBro runs without root.