LG V30+ and Oreo - LG V30 Questions & Answers

hello, I have the LG V30+ US99810d and was wondering if it has Oreo available for it since when I got mines it has 7.1.2 and from what I've its last update was just a security update back in April. am i going to have to go through some hoops here or something?

AngryUserLG said:
hello, I have the LG V30+ US99810d and was wondering if it has Oreo available for it since when I got mines it has 7.1.2 and from what I've its last update was just a security update back in April. am i going to have to go through some hoops here or something?
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No, you can have latest US998 20D Oreo in like 10 minutes with simple upgrade, keeping all your data. Try looking down in the development section for US998 Oreo KDZ.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99820a040330-kdz-t3786337
In fact, WTF bootloader unlock and root depends on the Oreo bootloader unlock exploit. If you care about bootloader unlock and root, update to like 20B first, unlock the bootloader, then update to 20D.
There's been three US998 Oreo KDZ updates since beginning of the year.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+

ChazzMatt said:
No, you can have latest US998 20D Oreo in like 10 minutes with simple upgrade, keeping all your data. Try looking down in the development section for US998 Oreo KDZ.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99820a040330-kdz-t3786337
In fact, WTF bootloader unlock and root depends on the Oreo bootloader unlock exploit. If you care about bootloader unlock and root, update to like 20B first, unlock the bootloader, then update to 20D.
There's been three US998 Oreo KDZ updates since beginning of the year.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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alright then thanks

To update this thread, the last US998 Oreo is 20h -- which is at the top of that KDZ thread shown below. For people who are still stuck on US998 7.1.2 Nougat, don't care about bootloader unlock and root, then best thing is just to update to last US998 Oreo 20h. This works for ANY US998 V30 -- whether 64GB V30, 128GB V30+, 128GB V30S (yes, I know V30S came with early Oreo 20a -- just making a point it's for ALL US998 who may want to update.)
[US998][STOCK][OREO]LG V30 US998 US99820h_00_0318.KDZ
I'm posting this because someone is asking me about updating from US998 7.1.2 Nougat 10c.
READ ALL of post #1 of that linked thread. Especially the bottom part about Dev Patched LGUP. Read in a web browser, not an app! Apps truncate sections.
* Download the US998 Oreo 20h KDZ.
* Install the Dev Patched LGUP.
* Flash 20h KDZ in UPDATE mode. Done.
In Update mode, you won't lose any data.
If you have problems there are Trouble Shooting tips in that same post where the instructions are located.
Yes, there is a US998 30b Pie, but it's technically for U.S. Cellular, not Open Market US998 and is wonky. Many people get stuck on logo bootlooping when trying to update and there are issues. Many end up having to install Oreo 20h anyway, but then their camera and flashlight may not work right (without doing a lot of other stuff). So, for people with US998 who are not running LOS-17 custom ROMs there's no need to update to US998 Pie.
US998 Oreo 20h is rock solid stable.

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Oreo updates

Frustrating. LG H930DS version not yet Oreo updates. Not sure when it will hit? Any idea guys. This may airway
mesaralam said:
Frustrating. LG H930DS version not yet Oreo updates. Not sure when it will hit? Any idea guys. This may airway
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Not true. H939DS Oreo is posted down in Development. Been released for awhile.
If you're talking about a specific regional flavor, please clarify and don't make a blanket statement?
"The Oreo KDZ for MY H930DS has not been released yet."
But you can flash the KDZ for the H930DS posted -- and before that was released, we found H930DS could even flash H930 KDZ.
However, VoLTE for India carriers doesn't work with those H930DS/H930 KDZ, which is problematic for Jio in particular. But others have flashed the H930DS and H930 Oreo KDZ and are quite happy for now until their regional Oreo is released. Depends on your situation.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
mesaralam said:
Frustrating. LG H930DS version not yet Oreo updates. Not sure when it will hit? Any idea guys. This may airway
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This guy just flashed the H930DS Oreo KDZ on his India H930DS phone, and you can too.
ArnobPlays said:
THANKSSS!! I flashed using UpperCut+LGUP on my V30+ H930DS Indian Phone, Perfectly running now, Its faster than before and AI CAM really improves the colour of certains pic
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i have this version of 930DS and i still have no oreo update via ota ... I know i can flash it but there is no point for lg to not release the update by ota ...
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yes if you are from India/hongkong or have a H930 phone you can flash the OREO KDZ for H930. pretty much everyone got it running. I actullay looked a lot before flashing, So you can try with a positive hope

LS998 or US998

I found this on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-V30-US9...D4AAOSwqj9beX9a:sc:USPSFirstClass!95132!US!-1
I was wondering if this was an actual US998 or a flashed LS998 because some of the feedback claims that this is a LS998. I see 1,800 units were sold so I'm hoping there's atleast one person on this forum who also bought from this seller. Also, I am on T-mobile, so I was wondering how it would affect the functionality of the phone if it were a LS998.
supremmotu said:
I found this on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-V30-US9...D4AAOSwqj9beX9a:sc:USPSFirstClass!95132!US!-1
I was wondering if this was an actual US998 or a flashed LS998 because some of the feedback claims that this is a LS998. I see 1,800 units were sold so I'm hoping there's atleast one person on this forum who also bought from this seller. Also, I am on T-mobile, so I was wondering how it would affect the functionality of the phone if it were a LS998.
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Doesn't matter. I've had both native US998 V30+ and converted US998 V30+ (former LS998)
Once converted, its fully US998. For T-Mobile or AT&T it will work. However, for Verizon, you would need an already-activated SIM card or a very helpful rep willing to break the rules.
I've bought from that seller several times. My brother-in-law, sister, couple of friends are all using former LS998 converted to US998 from that specific seller.
ChazzMatt said:
Doesn't matter. I've had both native US998 V30+ and converted US998 V30+ (former LS998)
Once converted, its fully US998. For T-Mobile or AT&T it will work. However, for Verizon, you would need an already-activated SIM card or a very helpful rep willing to break the rules.
I've bought from that seller several times. My brother-in-law, sister, couple of friends are all using former LS998 converted to US998 from that specific seller.
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Hi, I just bought a used V30+ and it currently at android 7 Nougat (US99801c). Interestingly, when I tried to upgrade to Android 8 Oreo, the LGUP regconized it as LS998,which I found out later was a Sprint version, and said that my KDZ file was invalid. I'm so confused. Which firmware should I choose to upgrade ? Please help me
caloc96 said:
Hi, I just bought a used V30+ and it currently at android 7 Nougat (US99801c). Interestingly, when I tried to upgrade to Android 8 Oreo, the LGUP regconized it as LS998,which I found out later was a Sprint version, and said that my KDZ file was invalid. I'm so confused. Which firmware should I choose to upgrade ? Please help me
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Use Dev Patched LGUP, not regular LGUP.
Read the Dev Patched installation instructions carefully.
ChazzMatt said:
Use Dev Patched LGUP, not regular LGUP.
Read the Dev Patched installation instructions carefully.
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Hi thanks for replying, my software infomation is US88910c but when plugged for upgrade, it was regconized as LS99820a. I followed your instructions but it didnt work. Do I have to download the nougat version of the US988 first ?
caloc96 said:
Hi thanks for replying, my software infomation is US88910c but when plugged for upgrade, it was regconized as LS99820a. I followed your instructions but it didnt work. Do I have to download the nougat version of the US988 first ?
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1) you already have US998. Or you say you do... Go into Download mode manually before opening Dev Patched LGUP.
2) if you want to flash US998 Nougat again, see Frankenstein instructions. All the firmware links you need are there. It's how we convert LS998 to US998.
CONVERTING ANY NORTH AMERICA V30/V30+ TO US998 OREO
ChazzMatt said:
1) you already have US998. Or you say you do... Go into Download mode manually before opening Dev Patched LGUP.
2) if you want to flash US998 Nougat again, see Frankenstein instructions. All the firmware links you need are there. It's how we convert LS998 to US998.
CONVERTING ANY NORTH AMERICA V30/V30+ TO US998 OREO
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Thank you so much for your support and the efforts you made for this community. I just figured it out by changing form upgrade mode to Patition dl mode. It worked perfectly and more quickly than I expect. Thanks alot !
ChazzMatt said:
1) you already have US998. Or you say you do... Go into Download mode manually before opening Dev Patched LGUP.
2) if you want to flash US998 Nougat again, see Frankenstein instructions. All the firmware links you need are there. It's how we convert LS998 to US998.
CONVERTING ANY NORTH AMERICA V30/V30+ TO US998 OREO
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So even if my V30+ US998 is on Android Pie, it can be downgraded with the methods listed above. Correct? I rarely see Pie mentioned >_< Was reading Pie messes something up but that was from a while ago and am just wanting to make sure!
MehIGuess said:
So even if my V30+ US998 is on Android Pie, it can be downgraded with the methods listed above. Correct? I rarely see Pie mentioned >_< Was reading Pie messes something up but that was from a while ago and am just wanting to make sure!
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Pie makes changes. People have found charging is slower, and many people complain Wi-Fi signal is weaker. Your mileage may vary. Yet you NEED stock LG Pie as a base to install/run the newer LOS-17 "Android 10" custom ROMs. For people who decide to go back to stock rooted firmware, perhaps with some Magisk mods -- instead of running full custom ROM -- they often make the decision to go back to last stable Oreo.
I have instructions in every Pie KDZ thread how to use Dev Patched LGUP to downgrade back to Oreo. The "Pie problem" you are referring to is many people then have to use permissive kernel for camera/flashlight to work when downgrading, since Pie made changes. Also some other sensors may not work.
If you are down converting back to Oreo because you don't like Pie the best way is to first downgrade to Nougat via Partition DL, then update back to Oreo. This seems to erase the stock Pie effect. Even better (for North American variants, EXCEPT for T-mobile H932!) first flash Canada H933 Nougat via Partition DL mode -- as it has different partition structure (like a sandblaster) -- then go back to US998 Nougat, then US998 Oreo.
For the H930 variants, you shouldn't cross flash to North American variants. Just Partition DL to Nougat H930 and then upgrade back to Oreo.
ChazzMatt said:
Pie makes changes. People have found charging is slower, and many people complain Wi-Fi signal is weaker. Your mileage may vary. Yet you NEED stock LG Pie as a base to install/run the newer LOS-17 "Android 10" custom ROMs. For people who decide to go back to stock rooted firmware, perhaps with some Magisk mods -- instead of running full custom ROM -- they often make the decision to go back to last stable Oreo.
I have instructions in every Pie KDZ thread how to use Dev Patched LGUP to downgrade back to Oreo. The "Pie problem" you are referring to is many people then have to use permissive kernel for camera/flashlight to work when downgrading, since Pie made changes. Also some other sensors may not work.
If you are down converting back to Oreo because you don't like Pie the best way is to first downgrade to Nougat via Partition DL, then update back to Oreo. This seems to erase the stock Pie effect. Even better (for North American variants, EXCEPT for T-mobile H932!) first flash Canada H933 Nougat via Partition DL mode -- as it has different partition structure (like a sandblaster) -- then go back to US998 Nougat, then US998 Oreo.
For the H930 variants, you shouldn't cross flash to North American variants. Just Partition DL to Nougat H930 and then upgrade back to Oreo.
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Thank you! My entire objective is to install Lineage along with Magisk to this phone. So when you say stock LG pie, do you mean any update/version of Pie that comes on the phone when I receive it? Or do I need to specifically have a certain version of Pie? Like if it's on an updated version pushed out OTA for this month vs last month for example. The phone I'm getting is a V30+ US998.
MehIGuess said:
Thank you! My entire objective is to install Lineage along with Magisk to this phone. So when you say stock LG pie, do you mean any update/version of Pie that comes on the phone when I receive it? Or do I need to specifically have a certain version of Pie? Like if it's on an updated version pushed out OTA for this month vs last month for example. The phone I'm getting is a V30+ US998.
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Right now, US998 has only had one Pie KDZ release.
When you get your US998 V30+ it will probably come with Nougat or Oreo and you will have to manually update it. Being totally honest, it will probably be an already-converted LS998 V30+ to US998 V30+. Nothing wrong with that, I've bought several -- my sister and two brothers-in-law use those... But on those, you will never get "OTA". You have to manually update, either via KDZ or TWRP-flashable zip.
If it already has Pie, you will still have to temporarily downgrade to early Oreo to unlock bootloader and root. Then you would update to more current firmware.
ROOT Your LG V30!
If you haven't read that Sticky Guide, please do.
ChazzMatt said:
Right now, US998 has only had one Pie KDZ release.
When you get your US998 V30+ it will probably come with Nougat or Oreo and you will have to manually update it. Being totally honest, it will probably be an already-converted LS998 V30+ to US998 V30+. Nothing wrong with that, I've bought several -- my sister and two brothers-in-law use those... But on those, you will never get "OTA". You have to manually update, either via KDZ or TWRP-flashable zip.
If it already has Pie, you will still have to temporarily downgrade to early Oreo to unlock bootloader and root. Then you would update to more current firmware.
ROOT Your LG V30!
If you haven't read that Sticky Guide, please do.
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Thank you. I was just making sure because I know when I used to root phones back then, security patches and such would sometimes render certain methods unusable. I read that thread but didn't see any mention (probably because it has no issues) of security patches messing with rooting? So that's all I'm making sure of.
MehIGuess said:
Thank you. I was just making sure because I know when I used to root phones back then, security patches and such would sometimes render certain methods unusable. I read that thread but didn't see any mention (probably because it has no issues) of security patches messing with rooting? So that's all I'm making sure of.
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All my Guides are current, if that's what you are asking. Especially the sticky " Root Your V39!" thread, the WTF INSTRUCTIONS, all my Oreo and Pie KDZ threads, and Frankenstein instructions thread.
supremmotu said:
I found this on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-V30-US9...D4AAOSwqj9beX9a:sc:USPSFirstClass!95132!US!-1
I was wondering if this was an actual US998 or a flashed LS998 because some of the feedback claims that this is a LS998. I see 1,800 units were sold so I'm hoping there's atleast one person on this forum who also bought from this seller. Also, I am on T-mobile, so I was wondering how it would affect the functionality of the phone if it were a LS998.
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ChazzMatt said:
Doesn't matter. I've had both native US998 V30+ and converted US998 V30+ (former LS998)
Once converted, its fully US998. For T-Mobile or AT&T it will work. However, for Verizon, you would need an already-activated SIM card or a very helpful rep willing to break the rules.
I've bought from that seller several times. My brother-in-law, sister, couple of friends are all using former LS998 converted to US998 from that specific seller.
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Greets to both of you. I know the above quoted posts are several months old, but I'm kinda frustrated over finding reliable phone sellers on eBay and want to ask, can either of you tell me the name of the seller you were talking about here? I've had to return three phones because of various weirdnesses in phones received (ilke one in Danish and another in Chinese) and then it took way too long to get refunded. I could really use a good recommendation. I've got a list of several LG V30s for sale (and half of them are LS998) but hesitant to buy again because of the bad experiences. Message me if preferred, if you can help at all. TIA!
Moondroid said:
Greets to both of you. I know the above quoted posts are several months old, but I'm kinda frustrated over finding reliable phone sellers on eBay and want to ask, can either of you tell me the name of the seller you were talking about here? I've had to return three phones because of various weirdnesses in phones received (ilke one in Danish and another in Chinese) and then it took way too long to get refunded. I could really use a good recommendation. I've got a list of several LG V30s for sale (and half of them are LS998) but hesitant to buy again because of the bad experiences. Message me if preferred, if you can help at all. TIA!
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The name of the seller was yywireless. The phone was mostly fine except for a one scratch on the back, a few chips on the side, and the charging port looks like someone missed a lot. Yywireless seems to have raised the prices though.
supremmotu said:
The name of the seller was yywireless. The phone was mostly fine except for a one scratch on the back, a few chips on the side, and the charging port looks like someone missed a lot. Yywireless seems to have raised the prices though.
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Thanks! This seller has a loooong list of phones for sale and I don't know yet if he has what I want. If nothing else I'll catalog the name for future reference. The biggest thing is just knowing whether an eBay seller is reliable as to merchandise or not. As for prices, I would definitely pay more to a dependable/honest seller. Thanks again, especially for responding so quickly!
Moondroid said:
Thanks! This seller has a loooong list of phones for sale and I don't know yet if he has what I want. If nothing else I'll catalog the name for future reference. The biggest thing is just knowing whether an eBay seller is reliable as to merchandise or not. As for prices, I would definitely pay more to a dependable/honest seller. Thanks again, especially for responding so quickly!
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I bought several LS998 V30+ from him. Some were already converted to US998.

LG-US998 Pie Update Issue

Hey everyone,
I recently picked up an unlocked US998 V30 and for whatever reason it's saying there is no update to 9.0 Pie. It's stuck on 8.0 and even the LG Bridge and other Windows software says there is no update. I was under the assumption that all V30 models got Pie. Is there something I can do to upgrade?
sportsinger75 said:
Hey everyone,
I recently picked up an unlocked US998 V30 and for whatever reason it's saying there is no update to 9.0 Pie. It's stuck on 8.0 and even the LG Bridge and other Windows software says there is no update. I was under the assumption that all V30 models got Pie. Is there something I can do to upgrade?
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Yes.
Go to the US998 Pie KDZ thread. Read post #2 and #6. Update manually by following the instructions. Be aware, this US998 Pie is wonky.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99830a000704-kdz-t3952256
No, not all V30 have Pie. Sprint LS998 still doesn't, nor some H930DS regions.

Need help... bit confused Android Pie Update At&t

Hi Folks,
I am new to community. Have been getting help from all of you but posting for the 1st time. I have At&t H931 V30. Stuck on android Oreo July 2018 security patch. Have gone through Frankenstein process post and ready to convert to US998 carrier just to enjoy the slice of pie.
Now Im confused it to the point that do I need to do WTF method as well to unlock bootloader for pie upgradation. I don't want to root the device. Just want to flash latest android pie on my V30. At&t has officially launched pie update in sept 2019 but I understand there is no kdz file and this is the only way.
Help would be much appreciated. LGUP dual mode also confused me. What if i only follow LGUP method and not go with the repatched version.
Thanks in advance
rundownaliabbas said:
Hi Folks,
I am new to community. Have been getting help from all of you but posting for the 1st time. I have At&t H931 V30. Stuck on android Oreo July 2018 security patch. Have gone through Frankenstein process post and ready to convert to US998 carrier just to enjoy the slice of pie.
Now Im confused it to the point that do I need to do WTF method as well to unlock bootloader for pie upgradation. I don't want to root the device. Just want to flash latest android pie on my V30. At&t has officially launched pie update in sept 2019 but I understand there is no kdz file and this is the only way.
Help would be much appreciated. LGUP dual mode also confused me. What if i only follow LGUP method and not go with the repatched version.
Thanks in advance
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You don't need to use WTF INSTRUCTIONS just to Frankenstein to US998 and update to US998 Pie.
WTF instructions are ONLY for Bootloader Unlock, installing TWRP and Root.
This is what you want. See post #1:
AT&T H931/Sprint LS998 conversion to US998 to be able to get updates
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/ls998-h931-how-to-update-t3927155
It will explain and take you to Frankenstein instructions...
After TEMPORARILY downgrading to US998 Nougat, then Master Reset (all explained in the Frankenstein instructions). But instead of upgrading to Oreo, you would flash US998 Pie from the Pie KDZ thread.
See post #2 for Pie KDZ:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99830a000704-kdz-t3952256
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However, some people have not been able to update to the US998 Pie. If that happens, you can always use the Canada H933 Nougat then Pie KDZ conversion.
Since you don't care about root, that would work well for you, if you can't update to US998 Pie (it's a wonky KDZ).
H933 has more LTE bands than US998, actually...
Thanks will do that
Just one more thing I also checked my phones imei is not of original at&t LG V30 infact it is showing of some other phone. Its working till now. Would pie update change the imei or if not can it cause some issue later on? I hope imei would remain the same
rundownaliabbas said:
Just one more thing I also checked my phones imei is not of original at&t LG V30 infact it is showing of some other phone. Its working till now. Would pie update change the imei or if not can it cause some issue later on? I hope imei would remain the same
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No, IMEI is not touched by anything we do in this V30 forum. At least nothing in any of my instructions. Your IMEI will remain the same.

The touch does not work after installing h930 pie KDZ on us998 converted

Hello friends, I do not know if I have really damaged my phone. It is the h931 model converted to us998. Because of my desire to have a foot, I installed a KDZ of the European model h930. At the beginning the rom started without problems, after I noticed that it had no signal, I installed the Oreo us998 modem and it was still without a signal, so I went back to oreo us99820h and when it starts the screen it is welcome, the touch does not work for me. Any solution to this problem, I would appreciate suggestions and help. Thank you so much ♥
Yeriorlando said:
Hello friends, I do not know if I have really damaged my phone. It is the h931 model converted to us998. Because of my desire to have a foot, I installed a KDZ of the European model h930. At the beginning the rom started without problems, after I noticed that it had no signal, I installed the Oreo us998 modem and it was still without a signal, so I went back to oreo us99820h and when it starts the screen it is welcome, the touch does not work for me. Any solution to this problem, I would appreciate suggestions and help. Thank you so much
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You screwed up.
NEVER NEVER NEVER flash stock H930* firmware over any North American variants. It says so in all the Instructions.
You ignored all warnings. WHY? Every Pie H93O* KDZ and TWRP flashable zip says "ONLY for H930, H930G, H930D, H930DS. Do NOT ask if others can flash this!"
Flash back to US998 Nougat to repair your damage. PARTITION DL, all partitions in Dev Patched LGUP.
Then use one of the 4 workarounds in post #6 of the US998 PIE KDZ thread to update to US998 Pie.
Did you not read about those? They are mentioned top of post #2. Go to Post #6 of the US998 Pie KDZ. Workaround #3 and #4 work for everyone. Two people yesterday said #4 worked for them.
Here's one:
sisiimaji said:
This is great, I have follow Method #4 it works very well, I've been waiting for so long to achieved it . :good:
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Go to first page and scroll down to post #6...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/development/us998-lg-v30-us998-us99830a000704-kdz-t3952256

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