Download Install RS98821a Android 7.0 Nougat For US Unlocked LG G5 (LG-RS988)

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Updated on May 25, 2017 :Today we added the download link for RS98821a for LG G5 US Unlock variant firmware. Enjoy! Download Install RS98821a Android 7.0 Nougat For US Unlocked LG G5 (LG-RS988).

Today LG has started rolling the latest Android 7.0 Nougat update with build version RS98821a for US Unlocked LG G5. Now you can download and install the RS98821a update manually on your LG G5 using our guide below. This is a v20a Nougat firmware for US Unlocked LG G5.

The update has rolled out via OTA and will soon hit your US Unlocked LG G5 device running stock ROM without root. With this software update, the software version as bumped to RS98821a on US Unlocked LG G5. This is a major update for LG G5 which was running Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The new Stock Android Nougat weighs about 1.55GB which comes with all Android Nougat features. Now you can enjoy Nougat on US Unlocked LG G5 (LG-RS988) by following the below step by step guide to flash Android 7.0 Nougat on US Unlocked LG G5 (LG-RS988).

Android Nougat is the 7th iteration from Google after it’s successor Android Marshmallow. This update is one of the most sweetest Android update as of till now. It comes with features such as like Multi tasking, Split screen, Vulcan API, Notification redesign, Quick Reply etc.

Download Install RS98821a Stock Nougat Firmware on US Unlocked LG G5

If you didn’t receive the official OTA on US Unlocked LG G5, then either you can wait for the update notification to hit your phone or you can update manually. As OTA may take a few days or a week to be available for all, you can try to update manually by Going into

Update automatically OTA for Android 7.0 Nougat RS98821a on US Unlocked LG G5 :

Open Settings on US Unlocked LG G5.
Go to General > About phone. (If using List view, scroll down to PHONE MANAGEMENT,’ then tap About phone.)
Now click Update Center.
Tap System update.
Tap Check for update.
If you have any update, follow the on screen prompts to update the device.

How to Manually Flash full Stock Firmware RS98821a on US Unlocked LG G5 using the below guide :

What is the Advantage of Flashing Stock Firmware :

By Flashing Stock Firmware, you can keep the device up to date.
Stock Firmware can unroot your device and keep it stockish.
To Fix the Bootloop problem.
You can upgrade and Downgrade your phone.
Unroot or Fix Bugs on your phone.
Fix the lag or stutter.
Solve the soft brick on your phone.
To revert back to stock to gain your warranty.

Pre-Requisite :

Remember : This guide is to Install Android 7.0 Nougat on US Unlocked LG G5
Your device must have 70% Of battery.
You need a Laptop or PC to perform this Action.
You should be using Stock Firmware and not Custom ROM.
Back Up your Data to make sure you have data’s in case if something Wrong (This Process won’t loose your data).
Make sure you have followed the steps properly. Don’t Skip and Read ! – We are not responsible for any damage that you make to your Phone.

What Do You Need ?

Download LG UP – Click here
LG Drivers Download link – Click Here

DOWNLOAD FILES

Download V21a For US Unlocked LG G5

FOLLOW THIS GUIDE TO INSTALL FIRMWARE

Hope you installed Nougat Firmware on US Unlocked LG G5 and have completed the steps above successfully. If you have any querries please leave a comment below. Thank you.!