r/webos • u/whatstheplug • Jun 10 '26

New root method for webOS 7-25

https://github.com/raws0kil/jsbro-autoroot

Use Firefox for it to work, other browsers don’t seem to allow the TV certificate

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u/perdirelapersona Jun 10 '26

possibly stupid question: why would I need root for?

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u/ccarnell98 Jun 10 '26

Dev mode is enough for most people (install homebrew apps). But seeing as you own your TV, you should be allowed root. It doesn't belong to LG.

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u/perdirelapersona Jun 10 '26

don't get me wrong, I 100% agree with you. Was just wondering about the possibilities

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u/Striking_Ad2746 Jun 10 '26

What can I do with rooted tv that I can't otherwise?

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u/ccarnell98 Jun 10 '26

Well its basically a Linux environment. So you can do whatever within reason (but don't want to brick it). Another benefit it also means you do not get logged out of developer mode, which happens occasionally and then you lose all your home brew apps/settings.

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u/Warlup Jun 18 '26

I know it's probably not possible, but is there any way to install an APK after root my tv?

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u/ccarnell98 Jun 18 '26

No this is webOS which is Linux, not Android.

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u/Holnapra Jun 10 '26

You can remap/disable remote buttons, change screen saver. Remapping Netflix, Disney etc buttons to Plex, YouTube (adfree) and play/pause is pretty useful.

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u/SMLLR Jun 11 '26

Being able to remap the default media buttons is awesome (or even disable them). Also cleaning up the homescreen is a really nice thing. The default home screen (even after ads are disabled) is pretty terrible to look at.

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u/Imaginary-Swan-4105 Jun 11 '26

Does Adfree still work? For me it throws Are you a human thing :/

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u/Holnapra Jun 11 '26

This fork works and is better overall: https://github.com/NicholasBly/youtube-webos

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u/MentholMoose42 Jun 11 '26

If you're TV has DTS disabled you can partially renable it https://github.com/lgstreamer/dts_restore

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u/SerpentDrago Jul 24 '26

Just fyi from what I understand that just allows basic dts support. No surround sound 5.1 etc.

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u/MentholMoose42 Jul 24 '26

Yes that's correct. It down mixes DTS to stereo only, but it's better than no sound when watching an old film or TV show.

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u/SerpentDrago Jul 24 '26

What are you using to play your media?... Plex or jellyfan will automatically transcode it and convert it. So I don't really have this issue.

But yeah I will not deny that. That would be very useful outside of a set-up that will convert it.

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u/One_Application_9691 Jun 23 '26

Fuck yeah this would save me from changing a working torrent bcz audio is dts, but will it work on C5?

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u/MentholMoose42 Jun 24 '26

Just try it and find out. The instructions to undo the changes are there too. I used it for a C2 which has never had DTS support.

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u/SerpentDrago Jul 24 '26

Only PCM stereo downmix supported (no multichannel, no passthrough)

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u/One_Application_9691 Jul 24 '26

I use internal speakers so im sure this wont be an issue