Good news for T-MOBILE T-MOBILE LG G Pad X 8.0 LG V521 owners, LG and T-mobile have just released the Android Nougat 7.0 Update for the LG G Pad X V521.
Accroding to T-mobile USA official Support, T-Mobile and LG have agreed to support a new software update -Software Version: Android 7.0 “Nougat”. The Update will be available via FOTA in a few days. One LG V521 user has confirmed that the update is also now available through LG Bridge. The Update brings your device’s Software verison to V52120f.
Model:<model>LGV521WG</model>Android Version: Android 7.0Software Build: V52120fBuyer: TMORegion:<>North America</region>Country:<country>US/United States</country>Buyer Name:<buyer_name>T-MOBILE</buyer_name>Live Date:<live_date>2017-01-02</live_date>
Android Version: Android 7.0Software Build: V52120fDownload: V52120f_00_1209.kdz
Download: v52110c_00_0721.kdz
Because LG has made some changes in its server settings, You can not download the firmware from above URL from LG server directly with your browser, You need to install XDM download manager or other kind of software to download the kdz firmware from LG server. Check this guide for solution.
LG V521 software Update history
| VERSION | RELEASE DATE | ENHANCEMENTS | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android version 6.0 Software version V52110e | October 24, 2016 | Google monthly security enhancements Keyboard crash fix | Available October 24, 2016 |
| Android version 6.0 Software version V52110c | August 15, 2016 | Google monthly security enhancements | Available August 15, 2016
If customers’ devices meet the update requirements below, they can upgrade to the most current software version. |
| Android version 6.0 Software version V52110b | October 5, 2015 | Original device software | Available October 5, 2015
If customers’ devices meet the update requirements below, they can upgrade to the most current software version. |