LG V30 comes with the Nougat version as a default OS. LG released Oreo version and Now Pie 9.0 version. There are a lot of features added in this version, like Improved Gesture navigation, Enhanced Camera With AI features, Adaptive Brightness, and Battery. You can easily update your mobile to Pie using Software settings option. But, If you can’t update using the Auto method, You can use this LG UP manual method. We also include a way for TWRP custom recovery users. Don’t use LG UP method, If you have Custom Recovery installed in your mobile. It will remove root access from your mobile. You can also use this method to repair your mobile firmware.
Unlock Bootloader
Bootloader unlock is a necessary step for flashing firmware in your LG devices. Some International versions can be unlocked quickly by enabling OEM to unlock in Developer settings. But, some US Variant Devices need to be unlocked using Device ID and some fastboot steps. Before everything, Please enable OEM to unlock in settings.
Go to settings >>> about >>> Tap on the “Build Number” 7-10 times consistently to enable “Developer Options,” then go to the “Developer Options” and enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock.
You can refer- Unlock Bootloader.
Flash Firmware Pie 9.0 in LG V30 devices
Official OTA Method
If you want to update a security patch to the current month. Don’t go for the manual method. Try this Automatic method.
The process is straightforward and simple;
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Go to your device setting menu and scroll down to the bottom
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Tap on “Software Update”
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You may have to refresh the page to start the OTA upgrade process.
Manual Method
Run a backup
Always and always, you must run a comprehensive backup of all files, document, and data on the Android device to be worked on. While the action may be done by a professional, if there be any mistake, all data on the device will be lost.
So, to be on the safe side, do run a backup first before continuing.
Charge the device fully
A lot of people will say you should charge the device up to 50% battery percentage or more. We recommend a fully loaded device so that there won’t be any stories.
Download LG USB drivers
Yeah, it is essential. You must download and install LG USB driver on the PC which you’ll be using for this action.
Get a suitable LGUP version
It is a mandatory step to select the correct version for your device. LG V30 Supports 1.14 release, which can work well with Uppercut 1.0 Tool.
Steps- Regular Users
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Follow this link to Download LGUP_Lab_Frame_Ver_1_14.msi and install on your computer. Download LG UP Mod files, Extract them and Copy this files into the LGUP folder, Where you installed LGUP tool. It will ask for replacing the files, Select “Yes” to replace old files.
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Now, download the official firmware for LG smartphones. For Proper firmware, refer below model numbers.
Make sure you install all the tools above on the PC, then, get the phone and follow the steps below;
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Switch off your LG V30.
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Connect your PC with Type C Cable. Boot the device into download mode by holding down the power button and volume up button at the same time. Continue holding down these keys, Now connect Type C Cable which is already connected with the PC.
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Wait, until the LG Logo appears on the device screen, and it will say “Download Mode.” Now, release the power button while still holding on volume up button.
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Open LG UP. It will show your device. Select the device and tap on the “Upgrade” option, then choose the firmware you downloaded initially.
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Tap on the Start option and wait for the process to complete.
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After the process is completed, reboot your smartphone.
Steps- TWRP Custom recovery Users
- Download respective firmware from the above steps.
- Download Magisk.Zip (Latest Version), lg-rctd-disabler-1.0.zip and no-verity-opt-encrypt, Copy all the files to Your Mobile external memory.
- Switch off your device. Then, enter into Fastboot mode. To do this; Connect your Type-C Cable and press, hold down the Volume Down button.
- In TWRP, Make a full Backup on External SD Card or Pendrive using OTG Cable.
- Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache Data.
- Return to Home of TWRP select Install. Select the firmware file.
- Return to Home of TWRP select Install, Select Magisk.Zip. The Same way install lg-rctd-disabler-1.0.zip and no-verity-opt-encrypt. Return to Home and reboot to Bootloader again.
- After the above steps again, Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache Data. Flash Magisk still to ensure the Pie version will not remove the Magisk. After this process, reboot your mobile.
Check Firmware
Since you have just flashed new firmware to your LG device, you may want to check if the firmware is actually what you installed. Follow the guide below to check your device firmware version.
You can check the firmware details >>> settings >>> about >>> version.
LG Pie 9.0 Firmware
There are plenty of features added in the Pie 9.0 version, compare with the Oreo version. Here I mentioned some important features.
UI Enhancements
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Content, settings, and every option are modified to use mobile in handy.
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Options moved to the Bottom position so that you can use comfortably in one hand.
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Night Mode available to reduce eye stress.
Notifications
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You can quickly reply to messages within the notification bar.
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Image thumbnails are available.
Always On Display
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New clock styles have been added, Charging Information is also available.
Settings
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Menus have been reorganized to find every essential and frequent usage easily.
Phone
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Call History increased.
Contacts
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Now you can manage contacts from various accounts with a new drawer menu.
Camera
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Enhanced features are available now with AI Features.
Gallery
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Photo Editor App Available.
My Files
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New Storage Analysis Tool is available to Monitor Storage and RAM Usage.
Other improvements and changes
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Access Kids Home Available in the quick panel.
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Call stickers have been removed.
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HEIF images are now supported in Gallery and other apps.
- Special Pie 9.0 Gestures added.
Final Words
This is it. Using the above two methods, you can Install your firmware in your LG V30 in both Regular and Root stage. TWRP process may require additional flashing steps and files. As a Root user, you are already familiar with these steps. We should flash encryption.zip files to avoid encryption issues. Some USA Devices doesn’t support Bootloader unlock function, for those devices you can try with LG Bridge Tool. Download and install the LG driver from this article and install LG bridge. Most of the time, It will work great. If the device doesn’t work Comment below with Model number. We will figure out what we can do.
Selva Ganesh is a Computer Science Engineer, Android Developer, and Tech Enthusiast. As the Chief Editor of this blog, he brings over 10 years of experience in Android development and professional blogging. He has completed multiple courses under the Google News Initiative, enhancing his expertise in digital journalism and content accuracy. Selva also manages Android Infotech, a globally recognized platform known for its practical, solution-focused articles that help users resolve Android-related issues.