How to Upgrade LG G4 H815/H818 to the Latest Nougat 7.0

by Edgar Roland  0 Posted in LG G4 Tips and Tricks, Verizon LG G4 

In this post, we’ll show you how you can upgrade your LG G4 H815/H818 model to the latest Nougat (No Modification). Read this article to the end before doing any actions with your LG G4. With this step by step instructions, you will update your phone firmware from android 6.0 Marshmallow to android 7.0 Nougat with no regrets.

How to upgrade LG G4 to Nougat

REQUIREMENTS:

  1. You must be on android 6.0 Marshmallow before upgrading to nougat using this method.
  2. Fast internet connection as files are huge in size.
  3. USB Debugging must be turned On.
  4. Some basic knowledge of computer.

How to enable USB debugging on LG G4

To facilitate a connection between your device and a computer with the Android SDK (software development kit):

  1. From a Home screen, navigate: Apps
  2. Then go to Settings
  3. Chose Developer options
  4. Ensure the Developer options switch (located in the upper-right) is turned on.
  5. Tap USB debugging to enable or disable (Enabled when a check mark is present)
  6. Screen, tap OK.

If Developer Options are unavailable, navigate:
Apps > Settings > About phone > Software info
Tthen tap Build number seven times.

DISCLAIMER:
Current guide made just to make thing understand in a better way. All links are from the original thread in case you can’t find it. This manual is just for educational purposes; We don’t take any responsibility if you brick your phone or lost it because of anything during this procedure. Nothing to fear this though, It’s safe if you follow the instructions carefully. So, be careful and read all the instructions at least twice before you do it with your LG G4.

Steps to upgrade LG G4 to the latest android Nougat

First, you need to prepare your computer/laptop for the upgrade procedure. You need to install LG Bridge Software and Drivers on your PC or Laptop.

How to install LG Bridge

LG Bridge brings all your LG devices (phones and tablets) together. You can manage, update, and back up your devices all in one place. Use LG Bridge to:

  • LG AirDrive – Manage content on your devices wirelessly
  • LG Backup – Back up or restore content on your mobile device via USB
  • Software update – update your mobile device’s software via USB

Download and install LG Bridge

How to Install LG UP and Drivers

Download tools files from this link 

  1. Install a file named LGMobileDriver_WHQL_Ver_4.2.0.exe
  2. Install LGUP_8994_DLL_v0.0.4.4.exe
  3. Install LGUP_Install_Ver_1_14_3.msi
  4. Install LGUP_Lab_Frame_Ver_1_10.msi
  5. Install LGUP_Store_Frame_Ver_1_14_3.msi

Backup your phone if you are worried about your data before flashing new firmware by this instructions.

Then you need to Download firmware of your respective model from this site for your LG G4 model (H815EU, H815TR, H815L, H815P, H818P).

Download These file as a precautionary measure to downgrade if anything goes wrong:

Extract the files from a zip file and make sure you have downloaded the right files for your phone model.

DOUBLE CHECK
you have downloaded
the right files for your phone model

Upgrading Process LG G4 to the latest android Nougat

  1. Connect your phone to the Laptop/Computer using Data Cable
  2. Start LG UP Software
  3. Make sure BIN file is ticked
  4. Click on Upgrade, then click on the BIN File line and hit three dots on the right side
  5. Go to the directory where you saved that tot file (In the video it’s on the desktop) and select it by double clicking on the file
  6. IMPORTANT: Shutdown/Close LG UP software and then open it again
  7. Now Select Refurbish and make sure BIN File is ticked
  8. Press Start
  9. After 5-10 minutes you are on Android Nougat on LG G4
  10. Enjoy the Update

Do Hard Reset if your phone doesn’t start after Update.

Having Trouble with LGUP not seeing your LG G4?

  • Take the back off your mobile so you can get at the battery.
  • Connect your mobile via USB.
  • Start LGUP, if it does not see your phone DO NOT DISCONNECT, DO NOT RESTART OR TURN OFF LGUP.
  • Take out the battery and then put it back in and let the phone restart on its own.
  • LGUP should now see your LG G4.

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