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Home » Firmware » Download LG V40 ThinQ Pie 9.0 Firmware and Installation Method (All Variants)

Download LG V40 ThinQ Pie 9.0 Firmware and Installation Method (All Variants)

Last updated on October 19, 2019 By Selva Kumar A2 Comments

LG V40 ThinQ gets the most awaited Pie 9.0 update. LG added a lot of Its exclusive features along with regular Pie features. I Know, LG is late in updates compare with other manufacturers. Most of them moving to Android 10. But What we got the update, and this is good news. As usual, you can update your mobile using the Software update option in settings. But, Like Samsung, LG devices have a lot of variants within the Model. When you moved to a different region, you may not get the update. Before trying this manual method, use some third party app to adjust your area and try the OTA. Most of the time, It will work. When It doesn’t work, you can use the LG UP method. If you have rooted mobile based on the Oreo version and want to update to pie, you can use below TWRP method.
LG V40 ThinQ with Colorful Building Background

Table of Contents

  • Unlock Bootloader
  • Flash Firmware Pie 9.0 in LG V40 ThinQ devices
    • Official OTA Method
    • Manual Method
      • Run a backup
      • Charge the device fully
      • Download LG USB drivers
      • Get a suitable LGUP version
    • Steps- Regular Users
    • Steps- TWRP Custom recovery Users
  • LG Pie 9.0 Firmware
    • Notifications
    • Always On Display
    • Settings
    • Phone
    • Contacts
    • Camera
    • Gallery
    • My Files
    • Other improvements and changes
  • Final Words

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.

enable oem unlock pixel 2 xl

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 to- Unlock Bootloader.

Flash Firmware Pie 9.0 in LG V40 ThinQ 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;

checking for software update android

  • Go to your device setting menu and scroll down to the bottom

  • Tap on “Software Update”

  • 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, documents, and data on the Android device to be worked on. While the action may be done by a professional, if there be any mistakes, 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 V40 ThinQ Supports 1.14 release, which can work well with Uppercut 1.0 Tool.

Steps- Regular Users

LG UP Mod files Replace

  • Follow this link to Download LGUP_Lab_Frame_Ver_1_14.msi and install it on your computer. Download LG UP Mod files, Extract them, and Copy these files into the LGUP folder, Where you installed LGUP tool. It will ask for replacing the files, Select “Yes” to replace old files.

  • Now, download the official firmware for LG smartphones. For Proper firmware, refer below model numbers.

  • LG V405UA, LG V405QA (United States), LG V405TA (T-Mobile)
  • LG V405EBW

Make sure you install all the tools above on the PC, then, get the phone and follow the steps below;

  • Switch off your LG V40 ThinQ.

LG V40 ThinQ Download Mode

  • 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.

LG V30 Download Mode Warning Screen

  • 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 the volume up button.

LG UP Tool Screenshot

  • Open LG UP. It will show your device. Select the device and tap on the “Upgrade” option, then choose the firmware you downloaded initially.

  • Tap on the Start option and wait for the process to complete.

  • After the process is completed, reboot your smartphone.

Steps- TWRP Custom recovery Users

LG V30 TWRP

  • 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.

LG V30 Pie ScreenshotsUI Enhancements

  • Content, settings, and every option are modified to use mobile in handy.

  • Options moved to the Bottom position so that you can use comfortably in one hand.

  • Night Mode available to reduce eye stress.

Notifications

  • You can quickly reply to messages within the notification bar.

  • Image thumbnails are available.

Always On Display

  • New clock styles have been added, Charging Information is also available.

Settings

  • Menus have been reorganized to find every essential and frequent usage easily.

Phone

  • Call History increased.

Contacts

  • Now you can manage contacts from various accounts with a new drawer menu.

Camera

  • Enhanced features are available now with AI Features.

Gallery

  • Photo Editor App Available.

My Files

  • New Storage Analysis Tool is available to Monitor Storage and RAM Usage.

Other improvements and changes

  • Access Kids Home Available in the quick panel.

  • Call stickers have been removed.

  • 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 V40 ThinQ in both the Regular and Root stages. 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 don’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 the 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.

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Selva Kumar A

Selva Kumar is an Android Devices Enthusiast, Who Can Talk and Write About Anything If You Give a Hint About the respective devices. He is a Computer Science Graduate, Making His Career towards this Technology. He is always eager to try new Android devices — not only Software level but Hardware-level Also. Beyond this, He is a Good Swimmer, Guitarist.

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  1. Вячеславsays

    September 27, 2020 at 3:43 pm

    Как перепрошить LG V 405 ua американскую версию на европейскую прошивку и можно это сделать.Что нужно для этого сделать и как это сделать.

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    • Selva Ganeshsays

      September 28, 2020 at 2:07 pm

      Версии для США не совместимы с европейской прошивкой. Он может быть заблокирован оператором связи. Попробуйте глобальную или европейскую версии.

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