May 22, 2018

Verizon LG G6 vs988 Now Getting Android Oreo 8.0 Software Update

The Verizon LG G6 (Model: LG VS988) is now getting a new software Update which brings the phone’s software version to VS98814A.

The Update build VS98814A include Latest android security patches (November 2017) and Bug fixes.

To install the Software Update, Go Settings ->About Phone -> Software updates -> Check for Update -> Tap Download Now

If you fail to install the software update over the AIR, You can use VZW Upgrade Assistant tool (VZW_Software_upgrade_assistant.exe) to install the Software Update.

Those who need the stock kdz firmware for LG G6 VS988 smartphone can download it from below URL.

Download LG G6 VS988 STOCK KDZ FIRMWARE VS98814A

Please do not try to download the kdz file from below URL with Browser, PLEASE USE XDM download manager to save the kdz file from below URL; 

Software Version: VS98814A

Android® Security Patch Level: 2017-11-06

Download:VS98814A_00_1123_ARB00.kdz

How to upgrade/unbrick/restore LG G6 VS988 back to stock:

what you need:

1)LG G6 VS988 Stock kdz firmware: VS98814A_00_1123_ARB00.kdz

2)LG USB drivers

3)LG UP software

4)LG UP DLL for LG G6 VS988

To flash kdz firmware with LG UP,

You need to put your phone into download mode first and then run the LG UP.

From LG UP main screen, Choose Upgrade process and click bin file type to select the kdz firmware you just downloaded

Click start to flash firmware and wait about 5 or 8 min. until the process is 100% completed.