LG G6 Android 10 update and more: AT&T G6 gets Pie

LG G6 couldn’t turn LG’s fortunes but it was a great phone nonetheless. Let’s discuss here whether the device stands a chance to receive the Android 10 update from LG or not. And what’s about it’s Android Pie update, which carriers have received it so far what’s the latest version available at others. We also check out monthly software updates for the device.

Latest news

October 24, 2019: The Android Pie update is now also available for the AT&T LG G6. Arriving as software version H87130e, the Android 9 OTA update is hitting the device right now, AT&T announced.

AT&T G6 Android Pie

October 23, 2019: LG has started rolling out Android 9 Pie for LG G6 users in Canada (LG-H873). The update carries software version 30B and can be flashed through LG Bridge software.

Update [October 15, 2019]: A new beta update based on Android 9 Pie is now available for the LG G6 users in Europe. The new update arrives as V29a and succeeds previous Android Pie beta update that was the build V20o. If you wish to install it manually, see this page.

LG G6 second Android Pie beta

October 01, 2019: LG has started rolling out Android 9.0 Pie for the G6 (model number: H870) in Europe. The update was made available through LG Bridge in late September and has now finally been released as an OTA package.

New features like Screenshot with URL, Home touch buttons with gesture, Use the Volume keys for media, Lockdown, Part Slo-mo, YouTube Live, 4×6 Home screen grid, Game launcher, Pin to screen, “Custom” repeat option in Calendar, Dual App, Secure power-off, and more make the update worth the wait.

September 24, 2019: Verizon and European Union users have started receiving Android 9.0 Pie. The update package, which also brings August 2019 security patch, carries software versions VS98830a and V30a for Verizon and EU, respectively.

Check out the Verizon’s software update page for LG G6 to get the full changelog with screenshots of the Android Pie > here. New features like Screenshot with URL, Home touch buttons with gesture, Use the Volume keys for media, Lockdown, Part Slo-mo, YouTube Live, 4×6 Home screen grid, Game launcher, Pin to screen, “Custom” repeat option in Calendar, Dual App, Secure power-off, etc. are worth the update.

Android Pie LG G6 Verizon

LG G6 Android 9 Pie update

  • Released in Korea and Europe first
  • In the US, Verizon and AT&T G6 now run on Android Pie; Coming soon to other carriers
  • Also available in Canada
LG G6 Android 9 Pie
Europe Released
AT&T Released on October 23, 2019
Sprint Expected in Q4 2019
T-Mobile Expected in Q4 2019
Verizon Released
U.S. Unlocked Expected in Q4 2019

LG is very late to Android Pie rollout, but it’s finally making the update available. However, if you think of Android 10 being released right now to various devices, the delay is just very disappointing.

Will LG G6 get Android 10?

LG isn’t the most generous when it comes to updating its older devices. The 2017 LG device, which came with Android Nougat out of the box, is yet to get Android Pie, so, it’s highly unlikely that it’d get updated to Android 10.

How to get LG G6 Android 10 update unofficially?

If aren’t already aware, XDA Developers forum is one of the most sought after tech spaces in the world. So, if you’re hopeful about taking the newest Android for a spin make sure to keep tabs on the LG G6 development thread.

LG G6 Android 10 custom ROMs

While LG’s been delaying the Android Pie release, some developers over at XDA have already released custom Pie-based ROMs. The same could happen with Android 10, as well. However, considering that the G6 is more than two years old already, we might not see the same level of enthusiasm in them.

Software update timeline

Global LG G6 (H870)

Date Software version Android OS Changelog
14 Oct 2019 H87029a Android 9 Second Android 9 Pie beta update (download available here)
01 Oct 2019 H87020o Android 9 Installs Android 9.0 Pie beta update

AT&T LG G6

  • Android Oreo release date: June 6, 2018
  • Android 9 Pie released on October 23, 2019
Date Software version Android OS Changelog
23 Oct 2019 H87130e Android 9 Android 9 Pie OS update,
06 June 2018 H87120c Android 8.0 Installs Android 8.0 Oreo and April 2018 security patch
05 Feb 2018 H87110p Android 7.0 January 2018 security update and KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability fix
28 Nov 2017 H87110o Android 7.0 November 2017 security patches and KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability fix
04 Oct 2017 H87110n Android 7.0 September 2017 security patch and Blueborne fix
 29 Aug 2017 H87110m Android 7.0  August 2017 Android security updates and Network performance enhancements
27 April 2017 H87110c Android 7.o March 2017 security patch, Device performance enhancements, and Messaging application fixes.

Sprint LG G6

  • Android 8.0 Oreo release date: May 29, 2018
  • Android 9 Pie update expected in Q4 2019
Date Firmware version Android OS Changelog
29 May 2018 LS993ZVB Android 8.0 Installs Android 8.0 Oreo OS and May 2018 security patch
23 Jan 2018 LS993ZVA Android 7.0 January 2018 security patches.
21 Nov 2017 LS993ZV9 Android 7.0 November 2017 security patches, RSSI improvements and KRACK vulnerability patch
03 Oct 2017 LS993ZV8 Android 7.0 September 2017 security patches, Adds Calling Plus and support for Wholesale VoWiFi
27 June 2017 LS993ZV6 Android 7.0 June 2017 security patch and improvement for Wi-Fi Calling.
 24 April 2017 LS993ZV5 Android 7.0  April 2017 security patch, Fixes an issue that could cause your device to indicate that it is corrupted, Allows your phone to work correctly with all wireless chargers.

T-Mobile LG G6

  • Android Oreo release date: June 29, 2018
  • Android 9 Pie update expected in Q4 2019
Date Software version Android OS Changelog
25 Jan 2019 H87220g Android 8.0 January 2019 security patch
30 Nov 2018 H87220f Android 8.0 November 2018 security patch
02 Nov 2018 H87220e Android 8.0 October 2018 security patch
18 Oct 2018 H87220d Android 8.0 August 2018 security patch
29 Jun 2018 H87220a Android 8.0 Android 8.0 Oreo software update and Various bug fixes and software improvements
09 Jan 2018 H87211g Android 7.0 December 2017 security patches, software stability and bug fixes
07 Dec 2017 H87211e Android 7.0 November 2017 security patches, software stability and bug fixes
21 Oct 2017 H87210q Android 7.0 October 2017 security patches, software stability and bug fixes
06 Sep 2017 H87210p Android 7.0 August 2017 security patches, software stability and bug fixes
24 July 2017 H87210o Android 7.0 July 2017 security patches, software stability and bug fixes
24 June 2017 H87210i Android 7.0 June 2017 security patches, software stability and bug fixes
15 May 2017 H87210h Android 7.0  May 2017 security patches, software stability and bug fixes
07 April 2017 H87210e Android 7.0 E911 timer fix, various bug fixes and security improvements
07 April 2017 H87208i Android 7.0 (original software) Original software

Verizon LG G6

  • Android Oreo release date: May 21, 2018
  • Android 9 Pie update released on September 24, 2019
Date Software version Android OS Changelog
14 Sep 2019 VS98830a Android 9.0 Pie Android Pie, August 2019 security patch
18 Feb 2019 VS98820g Android 8.0 February 2019 security patch
15 Jan 2019 VS98820f Android 8.0 December 2018 security patch
30 Nov 2018 VS98820e Android 8.0 November 2018 security patch
21 Sep 2018 VS98820d Android 8.0 September 2018 security patch
13 Aug 2018 VS98820c Android 8.0 July 2018 security patch, Super Bright Camera mode, and bug fixes
21 May 2018 VS98820a Android 8.0 Installs Android 8.0 Oreo and April 2018 security patch
09 Mar 2018 VS98816A  Android 7.0  February 2018 security patches
 29 Jan 2018 VS98815A Android 7.0 December 2017 security patch, KRACK Wi-Fi fix and fine-tunes the device screen touch sensitivity
07 Dec 2017 VS98814A Android 7.0 November 2017 security patch and Blueborne security patch

US Unlocked LG G6

  • Android Oreo release date: June 6, 2018
  • Android 9 Pie update expected in Q4 2019
Date Software version Android OS Changelog
06 June 2018 US99720a Android 8.0 Installs Android 8.0 Oreo and May 2018 security patch
25 Jan 2018 US99717a Android 7.0  January 2018 security patches
10 July 2017 US99713a Android 7.0 June 2017 security patches

What are your thoughts on the LG G6 Android Pie?

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5 Comments

  1. I’m not waiting..I’m buying the Google pixel XL or Nokia 6.1 but lgg7 one is the only LG phone getting 9.0 as for now

  2. Already given up on LG. It’s bloatware and non-removable duplicate software plus glacial updates mean that the LG G6 is just a spare phone now. Gone to Nokia. Updates are faster and security updates are monthly as part of the Android One programme. Also there is no useless bloat.

  3. 12/31/19. Unlocked LG G6+ from Amazon in the US. Just for yucks let’s check. Nope. 4 hours to go LG, don’t let me down.

    Phone runs fine. I like the phone. I think it’s a great phone. The people behind the phone? Not so much.

  4. ¡The update for my model never came!

  5. I have a Sprint LG G6 that is unlocked for international use. I am using the phone in Vietnam, obviously not on the Sprint network. Do I get updates on the Sprint schedule or the international schedule? Or from whom do I get my updates?

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