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LG V40 ThinQ™ Software Update
Verizon Wireless is pleased to announce a software update for your device. This software update has been tested to help optimize device performance, resolve known issues and apply the latest security patches.
Before you download:
- Connect your device to Wi-Fi, or make sure it has a strong Verizon Wireless network connection.
- Ensure your battery is fully charged before starting the software update.
System Update Instructions
To help you with the mandatory software update for your device, this page contains the following information:
- Software Update Instructions - User initiated over the air (OTA)
- Software Update Instructions - Server initiated OTA
- Updating while roaming
- Insufficient device memory alert
- Battery life expectations after a major software update
User initiated OTA
To start the download:
- Start on the Home screen by tapping the Menu Key
- Tap Settings
- Tap About Phone
- Tap Software updates
- Tap Check for Update
- Tap Download Now
When download is complete, a screen will appear advising you that the new version of software is ready to be installed.
Tap Install Now.
The device will power down and restart. A screen will appear stating that the installation has been completed. Tap OK.
Server initiated OTA
Once a new software version is available for your device, it'll begin downloading in the background.
When the download is complete, you'll be notified that it is ready to be installed.
Tap Install Now and the device will power down and restart. A screen will appear stating that the installation has been completed. Tap OK.
To check your software version from the home screen:
- Tap Menu
- Tap Settings
- Tap About Phone
Updating while roaming
You won't receive a software update notice if you're roaming. You'll need to be connected to Wi-Fi to update your device while roaming.
To enable Wi-Fi on your device, go to Settings under Wireless & Networks and tap Wi-Fi ON to enable (if not already enabled).
Tap Wi-Fi to view and select a Wi-Fi network.
Once you're connected, an update notification will appear on your device. If the software update fails to install, you'll get an error screen, though this only means the software didn't install properly. Remove and re-insert the battery, and power your device back on. The device will restart with the original software and will prompt you once again to install the software update.
Insufficient Device Memory
Due to changes in the Lollipop OS, you'll need sufficient reserved memory for a software upgrade. If you don't have enough user memory, a Low Memory pop-up screen will be shown until you free up enough memory. Eliminating unused apps, and clearing videos or photos can help free up device memory. If you dismiss the notification and have not cleared space after 24 hours, a pre-update message will pop up again until you free up the memory necessary to perform the software update.
Battery life expectations after a major software update:
- The application memory may have to be optimized. This can take time and cause the device to temporarily use more battery while the optimization is in progress.
- Downloaded apps may not be optimized, as app developers don't immediately update their apps to support new versions of the OS. This may result in higher than normal battery drain, and in some cases device sluggishness, until apps are updated or removed.
- It can take 2 to 3 days for the device's battery life to normalize.
Software Upgrade Assistant Tool
If you don't have a strong connection to Wi-Fi or the Verizon Wireless network, you may not be able to perform a software update over the air. Instead, you can connect your device to a computer with Internet access. Connect your device to your computer using your USB cable, then download the Software Upgrade Assistant tool to your computer, which will check for software updates and initiate the software update process.
System Update 11
The details:
Release date: 06/02/2020
Android Security Patch Level: April 2020
Software Version: V405UA30a
What's changing:
This software update for your LG V40 includes Android OS 10 software update and applies the latest security patches.
Android OS 10
Pop-up window
- Apps can be scaled to a different size. In the Overview screen, tap an app icon to show options from which you can select Pop-up window.
Night mode
- Changes the LG app screens to a dark theme. You can view the screens even in the dark without glare.
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Gestures
Navigation bar
- The option of navigating the phone with gestures only is added.
One-handed screen
- Lower the screen for use in one hand by swiping in from the left/right edge of the screen and holding.
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Camera
Modes
- Auto mode has been separated into Photo and Video modes. In Video mode, you can see a preview of the scene before recording.
Switch camera button
- The button has been moved from the top of the screen to the bottom to make it within a thumb’s reach on one hand.
Zoom wheel
- Drag the angle icon to interactively control angle and zoom with one hand.
Steady cam
- Changes from a mode to an option in the Video mode.
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Gallery
Search suggestions and categorizations
- The search screen shows search suggestions and categorizations such as when, where and how the photos and videos in your Gallery were taken.
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Call & Messaging
Call-ended screens
- Buttons have been rearranged.
Voice call
- You can make a video call to the same number when the voice call ends.
Attach in Messaging
- Attachments preview shows files horizontally.
Share via Messaging
- When you share a file via Messaging from other apps such as Gallery, you can select an existing conversation to share instead of having to enter a recipient every time.
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Settings
Settings
- First-depth menu changes due to "Privacy" and "Digital Wellbeing & parental controls" have been added, and "Location" moved up to the 1st depth from under "Lock screen & Security."
Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth settings
- Step-by-step tutorials have been removed as the technologies are now familiar enough.
Quick settings
- Screen sharing and File sharing, which were located on the bottom of the panel, have now been changed to regular Quick setting icons. Screen recording has been added.
Volume panel
- You can adjust the media volume on an app-by-app basis.
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LG Keyboard
Draw Chat
- Draw and send a quick animated message. Find Draw chat from the Smart toolbar in LG keyboard.
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Next steps and additional links
Please allow additional time for the apps on your device to continue to download after the software update.
- If for any reason this software update doesn't fully download, our Software Upgrade Assistant tool can provide immediate self-serve troubleshooting guidance.
- Operating System FAQs
- Check out the latest Verizon offers and upgrade to a newer LG smartphone. Not sure if you're eligible to upgrade yet? Find out fast in My Verizon.
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