LG today released an update for the LG Q8 2017 (Model: LGM-X800L) in South Korea that will upgrade the handsets’ operating system to Android 8.1 Oreo!
The LG Q8 was released on July 2017 with Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. In South Korea, There are two LG Q8 variants, namely the LGM-X800L for LG U+ and LGM-X800K for SKT.
The LG Q8 (LGM-X800K) for SKT received the Oreo 8.1 Update ON September 17, 2018. and now LG is rolling out the Android 8.1 Oreo Update for the LG Q8 (Model: LGM-X800L) from LG U+.
The Android Oreo Update for LG Q8 is software version V20a. From below link, you can download stock android Oreo kdz firmware for LG Q8
Download LG Q8 Stock Android Oreo 8.1 firmware
IMEI:35972108xxxxxxx
Model: LGMX800L
Suffix: ALGTOP
Buyer: LGT
Software Version: X800L20A_00
OS Version:O
File Name:X800L20a_00_0828.kdz
KDZ File size:2676428393
http://pkg02.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FWB3R3C1A2WKAWEB093AB07/X800L20a_00_0828.kdz
Those who fail to install the Update through OTA or LG Bridge can upgrade the handset to Android Oreo by flashing the X800L20a_00_0828.kdz firmware.
Need to Download LG Bridge for LG Q8?
LG Bridge Q8 for windows:
LG Bridge Q8 for Mac:
Need to download LG USB drivers for LG Q8.
/LGMobileDriver_WHQL_Ver_4.2.0.exe [Latest LG USB drivers 4.2] for Windows
LG Q8 User manual ( Android Oreo Version)
LG official has revised the LG Q8 user manual to reflect the changes in the OS Upgrade. PLEASE visit https://www.lge.co.kr/lgekor/product/mobile/categoryMain.do to download the Oreo Version of the LG Q8 User manual.