Download and Install AOSP Android 13 on LG V20

The LG V20 (codenamed h910/h918/h990/ls997/us996/us996d/vs995) launched in September 2016 on Android 7.0 Nougat. This guide walks through installing an unofficial Android 13 custom ROM on it. If you want a near-stock build of Android 13 on the phone, this is the place to start.

LG V20 Overview

The LG V20 is a dual-SIM-capable flagship launched in September 2016. It has a 5.7-inch QHD (1440 x 2560) IPS display plus the signature second screen, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, and 4GB of RAM, with 32GB or 64GB of expandable storage. It has a dual 16MP + 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera, and a removable 3,200mAh battery. It shipped on Android 7.0 Nougat and was later updated to Android 8.0 Oreo, its last official version.

About Android 13

Android 13 builds on the Material You redesign from Android 12 with more theming control, including themed app icons and per-app language settings. It added a redesigned media player in Quick Settings, a built-in QR code scanner, app-level permission for sending notifications, Bluetooth LE Audio support, and tap-to-transfer media controls, along with tighter privacy and security options.

What works and known bugs

The LineageOS 20 build for the V20 reports the following working: Wi-Fi, RIL, VoLTE, mobile data, GPS, camera, flashlight, camcorder, Bluetooth, fingerprint, FM radio, sound, and vibration.

Because this is a community build, some minor bugs may remain. Check the current status on the ROM’s XDA thread before you flash.

How to install AOSP Android 13 on the LG V20

Follow the requirements below before flashing.

Prerequisites

• Take a full backup of your data. Flashing wipes the phone.
• Charge the phone to at least 50%.
• Install the ADB and Fastboot platform-tools and the LG USB drivers on your PC. You can skip the platform-tools step if you already have TWRP installed.
• Unlock the bootloader on your V20. Not every variant can be unlocked officially; the US996 and H918 are the ones with an official method.
• Install TWRP Recovery on your LG V20.

Download

Most AOSP ROMs ship without Google apps, so download the Android 13 GApps package if you want the Play Store and Google services.

Instructions to install

1. Copy the ROM ZIP and the GApps ZIP to the phone’s internal storage.
2. Connect the phone to the PC with a USB cable, with USB Debugging enabled.
3. Open the platform-tools folder, type CMD in the address bar, and press Enter to open a Command Prompt.
4. Boot into TWRP with the command below, or use the hardware key combination:

   adb reboot recovery

5. In TWRP, go to Wipe, then Advanced Wipe, and wipe System, Data, Vendor, and Cache.
6. Go to Install, select the ROM ZIP, and swipe right to flash it.
7. To add Google apps, go to Install again, select the GApps ZIP, and swipe right to flash it.
8. Go to Reboot and select System.

The first boot can take several minutes. Once it is up, set the phone up as new.

FAQ

Will the LG V20 get Android 13 officially?

No. LG ended updates at Android 8.0 Oreo, so Android 13 is only available through community ROMs like this one.

Is LineageOS 20 stable on the V20?

The main features work, but as a community build it can still have minor bugs. Check the XDA thread for the latest status before flashing.

Do I need Google apps?

Only if you want the Play Store and Google services. Flash a matching Android 13 GApps package during installation.

That completes the guide to installing AOSP Android 13 on the LG V20. If you run into any trouble, leave a comment below.