Today T-Mobile carrier in USA started rolling the April 2018 Security patch update for T-Mobile LG G6 with model LG H872. The software version for the April Security patch bumps to H87211h. The update is still based on Android 7.0 Nougat and not Android Oreo. We can expect the Oreo firmware to be rolling soon. Along with April 2018 Security Patch for T-Mobile LG G6, the update also adds regular bug fixes and performance improvement.
Talking about the specs, LG G6 features a 5.7-inches display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The smartphone is powered by Quad-core (2×2.35 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo) and Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 coupled with 4GB of RAM. The phone packs 32/64/128GB internal memory which can also be expanded up to 256GB via microSD card. The camera on the LG G6 comes with Dual 13MP (f/1.8, OIS, 3-axis, phase detection AF) + 13 MP (f/2.4, no AF), dual-LED flash and 5MP front shooting camera.
The update is currently rolling via OTA for users running Stock Android Firmware without root or mods. The rollout is gradual, so it may take few days or weeks to update their LG G6 with H87211h. You need to be patient. If you have not yet received the update, then kindly try our below instructions to check for the software update manually on T-Mobile LG G6. The security update is very important which meant to fix some serious security issues in the firmware, thus protecting your device from Malware and Viruses. So we recommend upgrading your T-Mobile LG G6 with H87211h April 2018 Security Patch.
How to Update T-Mobile LG G6 to H87211h [LG-H872]
To keep your phone safe from vulnerabilities, we recommend you to install this update on your phone. The update is live, so kindly follow this guide to check for OTA update manually:
How to check OTA update on T-Mobile LG G6:
Go to settings—> about phone —> system update
If you have the update notification on your T-Mobile LG G6 phone, then hit the DOWNLOAD button to start upgrading your phone to latest software version H87211h.
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 T-Mobile LG G6 to H87211h.
In case if you have the download link to the firmware H87211h, then you can simply follow our guide to installing the software KDZ file manually.
Please note, before following manual setup, you should read the pre-requisites carefully.
- This is for Model: LG G6 H872
- 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.
- Install Latest LG USB Drivers
- Download 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.
Source: T-Mobile