LG G6 smartphone features a large 5.70-inch 1440×2880 display alongside 4GB of RAM and 13-megapixel rear camera. Today LG has started rolling the latest security patch update for US Unlocked LG G6. The update bumps the software version to US99717a and brings the January 2018 Security Patch for US Unlocked LG G6. This update is still based on Android 7.0 Nougat.
The update is currently rolling via OTA (Over The Air) to every user using US Unlocked variant. The rollout is in a staged manner. It may take a couple of days or weeks to reach every US Unlocked LG G6 users. To receive the OTA update notification, you must be running stock firmware.
The update brings nothing major except the security patch, bug fixes, and other improvements. Now upgrade to a more secure version of software on US Unlocked LG G6 to free from Malware and other virus.
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How to Update US Unlocked LG G6 to US99717a [LG-H820]
If you have the OTA update on your phone, then we do recommend you to install the January 2018 security patch update to keep your phone safe from vulnerabilities. Well if you have no update, then please check the OTA update manually by following the guide.
How to check OTA update on US Unlocked LG G6:
Go to settings—> about phone —> system update
If you have the update notification on your US Unlocked LG G6 phone, then hit the DOWNLOAD button to start upgrading your phone to latest software version US99717a.
Before proceeding, please make sure your phone has enough charge of at least 50%, take a full backup before upgrading or downgrading your phone. To download the OTA file, you should be on a stable WiFi connection to enjoy uninterrupted software download.
Once if you have all this, you can proceed with upgrading US Unlocked LG G6 to US99717a.
In case if you have received the download link to the firmware US99717a, then you can simply follow our guide to installing the software KDZ file manually.
Download KDZ Firmware File
Please note, before following manual setup, you should read the pre-requisites carefully.
- This is for Model: LG G6 US997
- Make sure the downloaded software is genuine.
- Your device must have 70% battery.
- Back Up your Data to make sure you have data’s in case if something Wrong (This Process won’t lose your data).
- You need a Laptop or PC to perform this Action.
- Download and Install Latest LG USB Drivers
- Install LG Bridge software.
- Download LG FlashTool and LG UP
- Now follow the steps to install LG firmware on any LG phones.
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Follow This Guide to Install LG KDZ Firmware on any LG Devices.