This page is to keep a track of all software updates for the V40 ThinQ. We have covered updates not only for the global variant, but also separately for each of the major carriers in the US: AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon. We also discuss LG V40’s Android 10 update and its tentative release date.
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New features: Digital Wellbeing, Screen recorder and Wi-Fi calling
A new update for LG V40, coming in as software version V20d, is now available in India. V20d brings some goodies along, like Screen recorder, Wi-Fi calling, Digital Wellbeing and new Status bar icons for these services.
The update is yet to become available in Europe and other parts of the world, including in the US, where the users AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon will have to wait a bit longer for the update. If you want a date, then the next month could be your best.
Here are some screenshots of the V20d update:
Will LG V40 get Android 11?
We’re sad to break it to you but the LG GV40 won’t get Android 11 update.
The company launched the V40 with Android 8.0 Oreo on-board, thus with Android 10, its 2 major updates will be over. LG’s track record isn’t exactly impressive now, as they are yet to release Android 10 for the V40, and took a long time to come out with Android 9 Pie too. Even if they promised Android 11, we can’t bet against most V40 users parting with their phone by the time LG released it.
Will LG V40 get Android 10?
LG V40 was one of the most underrated phones of 2018. It’s been over a year since its launch, but it is still an excellent smartphone to own, providing good value for your money.
The phone came with Android Oreo out of the box and was updated to Android Pie in June 2019. LG usually grants its V-series devices two major Android OS upgrades, and we expect V40 to get the same treatment.
Related → When will LG release Android 10 update
When will Android 10 for LG V40 come out?
- May 19: Android 10 is now also available for T-Mobile V40 users!
- May 14: Android 10 update is finally available for LG V40 at AT&T (version V405UA30b)
- Other carriers in the US should get the update soon
AT&T surprised us for good by becoming not only the first carrier in the US, but also beating the global V40 sets to release Android 10 update.
Related:
Global V40
| Release date | Software version — Changelog |
| 10 Apr 2020 | V20d (India) — March 2020 security patch Brings new features like Wi-Fi calling, Screen recorder, Digital Wellbeing, and more Status bar icons. Size: 709.53 MB |
| 02 Aug 2019 | V405EBW20A — Android 9 Pie (India) |
| 19 Jun 2019 | V405EBW20A — Android 9 Pie update in Europe (see the full changelog at the end of the article); May 2019 security patch |
| 11 Oct 2018 | V09a04 — Improvement of Camera HDR performance, Sharpness and Color at outdoor condition; AF performance with triple shot; black phenomenon of video recording |
| 08 Oct 2018 | V09a — Improvement in low-light image quality, low-light HDR, AI Camera Image Quality, white balance and brightness at outdoor condition; Auto Focus performance |
AT&T V40
| Release date | Software version — Changelog |
| 14 May 2020 | V405UA30b — Android 10 update with April 2020 security patch |
| 19 Feb 2020 | V405UA20y — January 2020 security patch |
| 02 Jun 2019 | V405UA20e — June 2019 security patch |
| May 2019 | V405UA20d — Android 9 Pie update (see the full changelog at the end of the article) |
| Apr 2019 | V405UA10o — April 2019 security patch |
| Mar 2019 | V405UA10n — March 2019 security patch |
| 28 Jan 2019 | V405UA10m — January 2019 security patch |
| 04 Jan 2019 | V405UA10l — Support for 5G indicator |
| Dec 2018 | V405UA10k — November 2018 security patch |
| 14 Nov 2019 | V405UA10j — October 2018 security patch, camera improvements |
| Oct 2019 | V405UA10d — Pre-installed |
T-Mobile V40
| Release date | Software version — Changelog |
| 19 May 2020 | Android 10 update (Size: 1.37 GB) |
| 09 Nov 2019 | V405TA20j — October 2019 security patch |
| 03 Oct 2019 | V405TA20i — Up to September 2019 security patch |
| 25 Jul 2019 | V405TA20h — July 2019 security patch |
| 21 Jun 2019 | V405TA20g — Android 9 Pie update; system improvements, improvements to Open Group chat, changes to WiFi calling default settings, and May 2019 security patch |
| 26 Feb 2019 | V405TA11e — February 2019 security patch |
| Jan 2018 | V405TA11d — December 2018 security patch |
| 05 Nov 2018 | V405TA11c — October 2018 security patch, camera improvements and various bug fixes |
| 19 Oct 2018 | V405TA10c — Pre-installed |
Sprint V40
| Release date | Software version — Changelog |
| 03 Mar 2020 | V4051J20b — February 2020 security patch |
| … | … |
| 04 Jul 2019 | V405UA15b — June 2019 security patch |
| Mar 2019 | V405UA14a — March 2019 security patch |
| 31 Jan 2019 | V405UA13a — January 2019 security patch, camera enhancement, Sprint Voice and LTE feature enhancement. |
| 17 Dec 2018 | V405UA12a — December 2018 security patch |
| Nov 2018 | V405UA11a — Maintenance release |
| Oct 2018 | V405U10a — Pre-installed |
Verizon V40
| Release date | Software version — Changelog |
| 20 Mar 2020 | V405UA20g — March 2020 security patch |
| 23 Jan 2020 | V405UA20f — January 2020 security patch |
| 17 Dec 2019 | V405UA20e — November 2019 security patch |
| 01 Nov 2019 | V405UA20d — October 2019 security patch |
| 24 Sep 2019 | V405UA20c — August 2019 security patch, native screen recorder, secure power-off |
| 27 Jun 2019 | V405UA20b — June 2019 security patch |
| 24 May 2019 | V405UA20a — Android 9 Pie update (see the full changelog from Verizon at the end of the article); April 2019 security patch |
| Feb 2019 | V405UA10e — February 2019 security patch |
| 30 Jan 2019 | V405UA10d — December 2018 security patch |
| 14 Nov 2018 | V405UA10c — October 2018 security patch, new camera features, and bug fixes |
| 19 Oct 2018 | V405UA10b — Pre-installed |
US Unlocked V40
| Release date | Software version — Changelog |
| Feb 2020 | V405QA20e — January 2020 security patch |
| 17 Jun 2019 | V405QA20a — Android 9 Pie update (see the full changelog at the end of the article); May 2019 security patch |
| 16 Jan 2019 | V405QA11e — January 2019 security patch |
| 14 Nov 2018 | V405QA11d — December 2018 security patch |
| 19 Oct 2018 | V405QA10d — Pre-installed |
LG V40 Android 9 Pie update changelog
Here is the official changelog from Verizon (same for all variants) for LG V40 Android 9 Pie:
Home touch buttons with gesture:
- Just swipe up to switch to Overview or App drawer. Swipe right to move to the most recently used app.
Use the Volume keys for media:
- The Volume keys now adjust from ringtone volume to media volume by default.
Show lockdown option:
- In the lockdown mode, biometrics cannot be used, all lock screen notifications are hidden, and Smart Lock turns off. Press and hold the Power key and select Lockdown.
Camera
Cine shot:
- Easily make cinemagraphs and take still photographs with a minor repeated movement.
Part Slo-mo:
- Record a video with up to five scenes in slow motion. You can also edit which parts to play in slow motion and change the speed.
AI composition:
- When AI CAM detects a person, it suggests the best composition.
Story shot:
- Lets you take a selfie with better composition and background exposure.
YouTube Live:
- Go live with YouTube Live directly from LG Camera.
Gallery
Screenshot with URL:
- Screenshots contain a URL so that you can revisit the website from where the screenshot was taken (supported with Chrome).
Intelligent Gallery zoom:
- For a photo taken in Portrait, touching and holding on it temporarily removes the blur.
Album bar:
- Lets you move photos or jump to other Gallery albums quickly.
Fundamental enhancements
Home screen lock:
- Prevents apps and widgets from unintentionally being rearranged or removed.
Dual App:
- Lets you use two of the same apps simultaneously with different accounts. This feature works with Facebook, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, WeChat, Viber, Line, Skype, Telegram, KakaoTalk, QQ Mobile, BlackBerry Messenger, Hike Messenger, ICQ, Zalo and Snapchat.
Game launcher:
- Keeps games and game-related shortcuts in one place.
Pin to screen:
- Take a screenshot with Capture+ and pin it to the screen to use the information in other apps or screens.
Brief notifications:
- Shows notifications in a lighted bubble using only a portion of the screen. The whole screen does not have to wake up to show notifications.
What are your thoughts on LG’s efforts as regards the V40 updates?
