Today LG started seeding a new software update for US Unlocked LG V30 LG-US998 which bumps the software version US99810c. The Update brings the December 2017 Security Patch for the US Unlocked LG V30. As we are waiting for Android 8.0 Oreo, this update is still based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat.
The update is currently rolling via OTA (Over The Air) for users in US. As the update is in a phase-wise manner, It may take a couple of days or weeks to reach every US Unlocked LG V30 users. To receive the OTA update notification, you must be running stock firmware without root or mods installed.
Along with December Security patch, the update also includes phone usability and functionality has been improved.
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How to Update US Unlocked LG V30 to US99810c
If you have the OTA update on your phone, then we do recommend you to install the December 2017 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 V30:
- Open Settings on US Unlocked LG V30.
- 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.
If you have the update notification on your US Unlocked LG V30 phone, then hit the DOWNLOAD button to start upgrading your phone to latest software version US99810c.
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 V30 to US99810c.
Steps to Install US99810c on US Unlocked LG V30 Manually?
Download KDZ Firmware FilePlease note, before following manual setup, you should read the pre-requisites carefully.
Pre-Requisites:
- This is for Model: US Unlocked LG V30 US998
- 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
- 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.