Update T-Mobile LG V30 to Android 8.0 Oreo Manually (Via LG Bridge/ LGUP)

Finally, T-Mobile LG V30 starts getting Android 8.0 Oreo update as software version H93220h. Currently, it is available through LG Bridge and the company will soon roll out the OTA update to all users. Users can also download and flash the Oreo update file (.kdz file) on LG V30 via LG’s ‘UP’ Windows application. Here is how to use LG Bridge and LGUP tool to update LG V30 to Android 8.0 Oreo.

You can install the Oreo update on T-Mobile LG V30 via LG Bridge app (OTA update) or via LGUP tool. Both methods are simple and easy to use, but we recommend OTA (over-the-air) method as it is very safe. Check it from Settings > General > About Phone > Update Center > Software Update.

The LG V30 Oreo update includes April 2018 security patch and V30 ThinQ AI camera. Users can enjoy features of Oreo like PIP, revamped notification system, better battery life, autofill script, etc, performance boost and more through this update.

If you would like to get the Oreo update on T-Mobile LG V30, here is how to use LG Bridge and LGUP tool to update the device to Android 8.0 Oreo. LG Bridge is the official method for checking and installing OTA update on LG devices. LGUP is a Windows application, which is used to flash LG firmware (KDZ file) manually on LG phones.

How to use LG Bridge to update LG phone

1. Download LG Bridge app and install it on your PC

2. Run LG Bridge on PC and then connect your phone to your PC via a USB cable.

3. Under Software update tab look for new update.

4. If update found, click Start to download and install the firmware.

How to use LGUP app to install firmware update (.kdz file) on LG phone

1. Download T-Mobile V30 Oreo update (.kdz file) from XDA here (software version H93220h)

2. Download and install LGUP and Uppercut on your computer

3. Reboot phone into Download Mode

4. Open LGUP app by running the Uppercut software as administrator. Your device will detect automatically.

5. Select ‘Upgrade’ under ‘Process’.

6. Under File path, enable Bin file, click on three dots and select the KDZ file

7. Press on start to begin installation. Your phone will reboot several times. This is normal.
(Source – AP)