Phone update status? - LG G8 Questions & Answers

Hi, I just got my g8 from a swappa seller a couple days ago, LM-G820QM which I gather is the unlocked version (after calling lg to verify the imei is what it was advertised as and not just a random carrier unlocked phone). I saw on some threads here that people have up to sept/october updates on their carrier locked phones. Im curious as to what security patch your phones are on and what version the phone is. Im a bit surprised that I am still stuck on the april update with being carrier unlocked

Probably your G8 is the Amazon unlocked version which is the worst in updates
Mine is T-mobile version and I just received October security patch

salihss said:
Probably your G8 is the Amazon unlocked version which is the worst in updates
Mine is T-mobile version and I just received October security patch
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I checked all system packages and apps and no traces of any amazon apps so I am a bit skeptical that I would have that version considering amazon makes their apps part of the system package. I figured having an unlocked non carrier version would be faster with updates than carriers but apparently not, no idea what lg is doing here :/

Vexusia said:
I checked all system packages and apps and no traces of any amazon apps so I am a bit skeptical that I would have that version considering amazon makes their apps part of the system package. I figured having an unlocked non carrier version would be faster with updates than carriers but apparently not, no idea what lg is doing here :/
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Same exact phone and I haven't had a SINGLE update on this phone yet! I'm on the APRIL 1, 2019 SECURITY UPDATE
Like really? WTF is up with this. It's absurd

SantinoInc said:
Same exact phone and I haven't had a SINGLE update on this phone yet! I'm on the APRIL 1, 2019 SECURITY UPDATE
Like really? WTF is up with this. It's absurd
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Hello! I see a ton of us firmwares out there. Did you try searching for your specific model and flash it with LG-UP? It takes 1-2 minutes to flash it...

Inerent said:
Hello! I see a ton of us firmwares out there. Did you try searching for your specific model and flash it with LG-UP? It takes 1-2 minutes to flash it...
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I can't find any LG firmware website that actually has any firmware for the LG G8 LMQ710ULM (amazon) model. If you know of a place that has it please let me know.

FYI I'm still on April 2019 security patch...the update situation is just retarded on this phone

I'm also on APRIL 1, 2019 security update. Unlocked US version purchased at Best Buy. It appears only the carrier versions of this phone have received any updates.

I ended up returning the phone because of this issue. Its really mind boggling how carrier phones get updates but unlocked does not and especially from a 'big name' company like LG.. Maybe things have changed since I last modded phones a few years ago (just before a/b updates became a thing) but I thought the manufacturer had to make an update(which unlocked can use and get directly), then pushes it to carriers to add their bloa-.. apps* and then it goes to carrier phones. This was the reason why we had issues and delays with carrier updates in the first place. Regardless I wish you guys luck with future updates if they ever decide to push.
Just to also clarify on a previous comment, I have checked all g8 thinq models that end in QM (the unlocked versions) on their support page and the only firmware listed is april. Even connecting lg bridge does nothing with updates since nothing has actually been released by lg . _.

SantinoInc said:
I can't find any LG firmware website that actually has any firmware for the LG G8 LMQ710ULM (amazon) model. If you know of a place that has it please let me know.
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The Amazon G8 is the LM-G820QM, not the LMQ710ULM (not even a G8, or any of the G series model number), all G8's are LM-G820 with the specific variant added to the end (TM for T-Mobile, etc) the LMQ710ULM is the LG Stylo 4. If you're looking for firmware for that phone you might want to try looking in the right forum

Amazon version finally got updated, October security patch...

revjamescarver said:
Amazon version finally got updated, October security patch...
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Same! exciting they finally updated it!
Now to wait for the android 10 update...

revjamescarver said:
The Amazon G8 is the LM-G820QM
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LM-G820QM is also the non-Amazon version of the G8. Oddly enough Amazon G8 users are reporting updates, but I still don't have an updated for the non-Amazon LM-G820QM.

Finally got a security update! Wow, took long enough!

Android 10 Is HERE, LG G8 820QM Amazon Version
Android 10 is here! Yesterday 24/02/2020 Amazon has released the Android 10 Stable update for the LG G8 820QM, there are stability improvements, camera improvements and overall device fluency!

^ android 10 also breaks themes, adds a hideous unremovable "frequent apps" dock on recent apps screen, broke some nova actions, etc.

I recommend everyone having trouble with updates to go to the LG website and download "LG Bridge". install usb drivers plug it in and go to software update and see if it finds anything. I literally searched for android 10 update via FOTA 2 minutes before trying on LG Bridge and it found nothing, LG Bridge hooked me up in about 3 minutes, running android 10 now.

Unfortunately here 28.02.2020 still no update via OTA or LG Bridge.
But I use my LM-G820QM in Germany! According to LG Support, I don't get any updates or support here!
I have no idea how to do the update!
Best regards Uli from Sachsen / Germany

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Will android nougat EVER come on an LG K8 Unlocked version

Oh hai you came across my post,
Just a quick question will android nougat ever come on an LG K8 4G because i looked on ibtimes website and it says the update will roll out but when i go into update center and check for updates marshmallow is the latest so is it possible to run nougat on an LG K8 thanks
Matthew
mattwhite7102 said:
Oh hai you came across my post,
Just a quick question will android nougat ever come on an LG K8 4G because i looked on ibtimes website and it says the update will roll out but when i go into update center and check for updates marshmallow is the latest so is it possible to run nougat on an LG K8 thanks
Matthew
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i think that official update will be available JUST for the 2017 model, not for the 2016.
i recommend to change your phone model because the development in this particular model is so hard because the chipset (Mediatek).
i looking for other models because of it
Thats is a load of good thanks LG
raul2903 said:
i think that official update will be available JUST for the 2017 model, not for the 2016.
i recommend to change your phone model because the development in this particular model is so hard because the chipset (Mediatek).
i looking for other models because of it
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But surely the 2016 models should handle nougat perfectly because its dual core 1.30Ghz and it has 1.5Gb of ram
mattwhite7102 said:
But surely the 2016 models should handle nougat perfectly because it's dual core 1.30Ghz and it has 1.5Gb of ram
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sure, i have no doubt of it, but there is something called MARKETING. to LG it's not convenient roll out the nougat update for the 2016 model. They prefer sell us a new phone, with ALMOST the same features/specifications but with a new software and more expensive.
Thats what you call lg being lazy
raul2903 said:
sure, i have no doubt of it, but there is something called MARKETING. to LG it's not convenient roll out the nougat update for the 2016 model. They prefer sell us a new phone, with ALMOST the same features/specifications but with a new software and more expensive.
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LG really is lazy and cant be bothered to release nougat for all K8 users but in about a years time someone is going to release lineage OS for the phone if all developers is reading this please release lineage OS for this phone please!
johngr77 said:
Don't think any mediatek device from lg will be updated to nougat, maybe only the one that will be released with this version
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Okay thanks for that
Now nougat is coming on the phone
I have just read up on the gsmarena it comes with 6.0 marshmallow and it is upgradable to 7.0 nougat so it has arrived finally
For Verizon variant, yes. That variant came with 6.0.1 initially, ours is 6.0. I don't believe global or any other variant will receive Nougat. Let's hope I'm wrong Well, maybe someone can port Verizon variant, but I'm not sure if basebands will work.
evildev said:
For Verizon variant, yes. That variant came with 6.0.1 initially, ours is 6.0. I don't believe global or any other variant will receive Nougat. Let's hope I'm wrong Well, maybe someone can port Verizon variant, but I'm not sure if basebands will work.
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Verzion and AT & T (LG Phoenix 2) got nougat, they get it because of verzion and at&t, also I think they have Qualcomm chipsets..
Edit: yes, I'm right those are Qualcomm variants of k8, bull****...
Professor Woland said:
Verzion and AT & T (LG Phoenix 2) got nougat, they get it because of verzion and at&t, also I think they have Qualcomm chipsets..
Edit: yes, I'm right those are Qualcomm variants of k8, bull****...
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Then porting is also next to impossible, different chipsets even though this device lacks space, it's a great device, too bad there are no custom roms for it...
Was really hoping for Nougat on the 2016 version, it's really not fair to abandon OS of a phone that's been out for a year.
Smileski said:
Was really hoping for Nougat on the 2016 version, it's really not fair to abandon OS of a phone that's been out for a year.
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It sucks cause on the specs page at gsmarena it says 7.0 upgradable
mattwhite7102 said:
It sucks cause on the specs page at gsmarena it says 7.0 upgradable
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It says that because verzion and MetroPCS versions got nougat
Professor Woland said:
It says that because verzion and MetroPCS versions got nougat
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I think other lg k8 phones will get nougat in the near future
mattwhite7102 said:
I think other lg k8 phones will get nougat in the near future
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Fingers crossed, lets hope
Let's hope so. But then again, this device barely got a software update like K10 up till now tho...
oblyvision said:
Let's hope so. But then again, this device barely got a software update like K10 up till now tho...
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I got update on my K8 like month ago but it wasn't anything major, it was some bugs fix and/or performance enhancement. So my guess is that they still care about the device? I'm not honestly sure. Will see.
Smileski said:
I got update on my K8 like month ago but it wasn't anything major, it was some bugs fix and/or performance enhancement. So my guess is that they still care about the device? I'm not honestly sure. Will see.
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Which model?
Wow 2.7K views I wasn't expecting to get this many views!
professor woland said:
which model?
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lg k8 k350n

Retgb? Any software update

Hi sorry if this has been asked before but new to the Moto g5 I purchased the device from Argos so it has the retgb software channel I have looked on Moto website and it doesn't give exact information about software update for UK g5 so I'm asking is there anything at all for the UK g5 there is no update what so ever stuck on 7.0 1st January patch
I've got the G5 3GB Dual Sim version from Amazon UK, also retgb, i'm on the same patch as you. Jan 2017.
Looking on the Motorola forum's, it seems our retail devices haven't been updated at all.
If there is no update when you select it from the about phone section then there is no update
Updates roll out in waves & is based on
Phone variant
Region
Retail or branded/carrier
Security update is available for some variants in certain regions
When will you get an update? No one at xda (or even Motorola support) would be able to tell you so no point in asking
Other than security patches there's no other improvements
So am I best off going custom on this bad boy
ttocs99 said:
So am I best off going custom on this bad boy
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Yeah I would!
ttocs99 said:
So am I best off going custom on this bad boy
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If you want updates custom ROMs best no one knows when Moto will release source or it gets leaked
TheFixItMan said:
When will you get an update? No one at xda (or even Motorola support) would be able to tell you so no point in asking
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They didn't ask when an update will come out, they asked if anyone had received an update on that channel. It doesn't seem like an unreasonable query to me.

Lgv30+ oreo update Indian vetsion gets thinq

The oreo update gets a thinq software as well. Size is around 1.5gb.
That was always there in Oreo. I mean Thinq branding
Has the Indian version started getting the update? Are you confirming that you have gotten the update?
Yes i have reveived the update.
anirudhs2owner said:
Has the Indian version started getting the update? Are you confirming that you have gotten the update?
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Yes i have received the update. Firmware V20a-IND
The phone is much smoother and faster.
Geekbench4 scores have been raised by 500 points. Cpu benchmark avgs about 6500 and compute benchmarks avd about 8200
Jude Dabare said:
The oreo update gets a thinq software as well. Size is around 1.5gb.
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I already posted full India Oreo KDZ. You could have had it long before now.
All LG V30 OREO has ThinQ.
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India/Philippines/Indonesia is all the same KDZ, with the same md5. It auto-detects what hardware you have and installs the specific country stuff. India service app is installed for India H930DS.
I uploaded both the "Philippines" KDZ (but it's also the official India and Indonesia Oreo) as well as uploading "India" KDZ -- all prior to today. See down in development section.
Everyone could have had this since June 21, instead of July 11. Simple installation via LGUP.
And yes, I will probably keep saying this as long as people keep posting the India Oreo is "now" available. I made it available WEEKS ago and repeatedly tried to educate people about this. A few listened and have had India Oreo for WEEKS.

Android Pie update in Europe

Hi,
I read different information regarding the Pie update of European models. I heard that that it is cancelled in US except of Verizon. But how does it look like with unlocked EU phones? Will we get the update or not? Does anybody know.
The promise to get Pie update was one of the reasons why I bought the phone. Now I feel tricked if we won't get it (and I assume it is the case).
I could get an unofficial update but then I'll loose Google Pay, my bank applications will not work anymore etc. Unlocking the bootloader is not an option for me.
But unlocking bootloader is the only one option for ATT users.
javlada said:
Hi,
I read different information regarding the Pie update of European models. I heard that that it is cancelled in US except of Verizon. But how does it look like with unlocked EU phones? Will we get the update or not? Does anybody know.
The promise to get Pie update was one of the reasons why I bought the phone. Now I feel tricked if we won't get it (and I assume it is the case).
I could get an unofficial update but then I'll loose Google Pay, my bank applications will not work anymore etc. Unlocking the bootloader is not an option for me.
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I use a custom system and am able to use all of those things. I do use magisk for root though and there are modules for this
support.motorola.com/uk/en/softwareupgrade
Still showing as coming to retail editions in the UK.
moto z2 force
This device will be upgraded to the Android 9 (Pie) release of Android, pending partner support.

Question No firmware update

I bought my s21 fe today from a trusted company. It came with android 12 and one ui 4.1 and security patch October 2022 which is really old. There are no updates for some reason. I updated it through smart switch but the security patch didn't change. The phone isn't rooted or unlocked or anything. It's brand new from a company I bought many phones. Also some things feel off like minor lagging or things that shouldn't be happening on a premium phone. What can I do?
George fountou said:
I bought my s21 fe today from a trusted company. It came with android 12 and one ui 4.1 and security patch October 2022 which is really old. There are no updates for some reason. I updated it through smart switch but the security patch didn't change. The phone isn't rooted or unlocked or anything. It's brand new from a company I bought many phones. Also some things feel off like minor lagging or things that shouldn't be happening on a premium phone. What can I do?
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Did you try this?
Settings > Software update > Download and install
George fountou said:
I bought my s21 fe today from a trusted company. It came with android 12 and one ui 4.1 and security patch October 2022 which is really old. There are no updates for some reason. I updated it through smart switch but the security patch didn't change. The phone isn't rooted or unlocked or anything. It's brand new from a company I bought many phones. Also some things feel off like minor lagging or things that shouldn't be happening on a premium phone. What can I do?
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You might want to consider sideloading the latest firmware update.
But before that, you must
1. Find your Model name & CSC Code using Phone INFO ★SAM★ 3.8.5 or just go to about phone
2. Download your firmware using Frija
3. Flash the latest firmware using SamFw Tool

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