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Is it possible to unlock the V40's (EU) bootloader at the moment?

With the LG V40 finally being in stores in Europe, does anyone know if the EU version is unlockable at this moment? Or is no V40 unlockable at the moment, regardless of region, SKU and simlock or simfree?
Edit: EU SKUs:
LM-V405EB
LV-V405EBW

Possible? Yes. Risky? HIGHLY! The phone is still relatively new to the market, from the developer's view. Let them fiddle with it a while. Better to wait for a safe way. The phone has SO much potential, so I doubt it'll be ignored for long.
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TacoShow said:
With the LG V40 finally being in stores in Europe, does anyone know if the EU version is unlockable at this moment? Or is no V40 unlockable at the moment, regardless of region, SKU and simlock or simfree?
Edit: EU SKUs:
LM-V405EB
LV-V405EBW
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Unfortunately no

LameMonster82 said:
Unfortunately no
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Its interesting that for the V30 at first it was NOT on their site as unlockable, but a few tried it and it seems like if you manually entered the device details it WAS unlockable! I wonder if anyone has tried with the V40 this way?

banshee28 said:
Its interesting that for the V30 at first it was NOT on their site as unlockable, but a few tried it and it seems like if you manually entered the device details it WAS unlockable! I wonder if anyone has tried with the V40 this way?
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Well in order to try you need the Device ID which is the "Fastboot OEM Device-ID" aka you need Bootloader Access just to try to unlock the Bootloader but most variants just reboot when trying to access it...so we need someone with access to that to try it

banshee28 said:
Its interesting that for the V30 at first it was NOT on their site as unlockable, but a few tried it and it seems like if you manually entered the device details it WAS unlockable! I wonder if anyone has tried with the V40 this way?
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Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
Well in order to try you need the Device ID which is the "Fastboot OEM Device-ID" aka you need Bootloader Access just to try to unlock the Bootloader but most variants just reboot when trying to access it...so we need someone with access to that to try it
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I've tried with my unlocked B&H V40. I even tried the page source edit that worked for the V30 a while back. No luck. It said that bootloader unlock was for the LG-V405QA was not "yet" available.

Interesting that is said "yet", so maybe it will be soon, I guess we will have to wait and see. Not sure why they make such a big deal about unlocking bootloader/rooting, I mean other than a few guys bricking phones, does root really cost LG that much of an issue?

V405EBW is in supported list now.
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0703

strk3r said:
V405EBW is in supported list now.
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0703
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Very nice!! Now for the V30 it says "LG V30: H930 and H930G for the European market" although the US998 version seemed to work. Maybe V40 US version will be in the same boat.

Lg v40 405ebw
I get this error on the LG Developer website.
Unfortunately, your device( Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, (HONG KONG), LMV405EBW.HKG.
Is there a way to change the image on it for something else than LMV405EBW.HKG ???

daigle1981 said:
I get this error on the LG Developer website.
Unfortunately, your device( Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, (HONG KONG), LMV405EBW.HKG.
Is there a way to change the image on it for something else than LMV405EBW.HKG ???
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I’m looking for this as well I purchased in the uk it’s Europe model with HKG firmware.
V10b-HKG-XX and would like GBR but doing this would stop any OTA updates I think..it did with my G7.

strk3r said:
V405EBW is in supported list now.
http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0703
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But it's NOT supported! The LG Developer site simply lists LMV405EBW as being supported. It makes no mention at all of which versions of LMV405EBW are actually supported. In other words, their list is garbage and cannot be relied upon. How is the buying public meant to know if LG wont be straightforward about it and be honest? There is no official information from LG or anyone as to the differences between them. Which raises an obvious point. If LG can allow the 'European' version to be unlocked then why can't they do it for the HK or 'international' version as well?
I had naively assumed that LMV405EBW meant LMV405EBW!
It's not good enough and I have sent a pointed and direct email to LG, telling them to lift their game. Very frustrating.

European LG V40 LMV405EBW

LG today released the kdz firmware for the European LG V40 LMV405EBW.
https://www.mylgphones.com/european-lg-v40-lmv405ebw-firmware-update.html
Poland LG V40 LMV405EBW
Model:LMV405EBW
Suffix:APOCOP
BuyerOC
Software Version:V405EBW10E_00
OS VersionMR1
File Name:V405EBW10e_00_OPEN_EU_DS_OP_0109.kdz
KDZ File size:3904862359
http://pkg02.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/d...38D24GB3/V405EBW10e_00_OPEN_EU_DS_OP_0109.kdz
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asialove2013 said:
LG today released the kdz firmware for the European LG V40 LMV405EBW.
Who has an imei, please PM me.
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Hello, I have the European branded model, where do I find the LG V40 LMV405EBW firmware?

nibera said:
Hello, I have the European branded model, where do I find the LG V40 LMV405EBW firmware?
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visit https://lg-firmware-rom.com/
Stock kdz firmware available:
LG V40 V405EBW in Germany, Poland, Norway, Hungary, and the United Kingdom

Here is a Google Drive Link to the KDZ for anyone else who hates those slow LG servers ?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17eFqIU2AY9MAfGfmnevtkDa2v-D0DzG1/view?usp=drivesdk

zachariahpope said:
Here is a Google Drive Link to the KDZ for anyone else who hates those slow LG servers
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17eFqIU2AY9MAfGfmnevtkDa2v-D0DzG1/view?usp=drivesdk
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Does this firmware also contain Italian? how can I use it on a branded LG V40?

Can these firmware be flashed on the HK LG V40?
This one is also a LMV405EBW model.

Is it possible to flash LMV405EBW onto a Korean (LM-409N)? I bought a korean version because LG didn't initially release the V40 in the UK, but now that they have, it would be great to get the European firmware running on mine. Even though system language is set to English on my Korean handset, a few menu items come up in Korean as do all OTA updates!
I tried using LGUP v0.0.1.18. My phone is recognised by LGUP, but when I try to flash the EBW KDZ I get an "error Invalid KDZ" message. From what I've gathered since, the V40 needs LGUP v1.16 which I can't seem to find anywhere. Has anyone else had any luck with the V40, LGup and stock firmware?

I follow the 3d

hello all, Is it possible to flash LM-V405EBW.HKG (hong kong) to the US version ?

no one can answer?

Is it possible to flash a stock firmware yet on LG v40?
I got a Hong Kong variant unknowingly of v40 and could do with installing GBR open firmware.

LG V40 LMV405EBW HKG to DEC
Hello, is possible flash on my device LG V40 LMV405EBW HKG (Hong Kong region) stock rom for Europe the best DEC (Denmark/Germany) version that should include the czech language? What version of LGUP and dll file i need?
Thx

I dont know why LG release firmwares when nobody is able to flash!!

Can't flash lg v405ebw
Guys, how do you flash the v40 if the lgUP is still not support the v40. I tried the 1.14 version can't detect it. Try the 1.15 version, i need to log in which I don't have the account. Try to flash it via lg flashtool, have difficulty to find dll for lg v40. Would really appreciate if there is someone who can create a forum to tell how to flash lg v40 with a supported tool for a newbie like me. Thanks in advance:good:

Unfortunately there’s no way to flash the V40 currently..there’s No working LGUP for it as yet..
Your better off waiting for pie OTA and go from there..

Guys, did someone received pie update for eu model?

not yet

Europe androide Pie
Salemanson said:
Guys, did someone received pie update for eu model?
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New europe androide Pie rom for download find on mylgphone under article LG V40 ThinQ receives Android Pie in Europe.
PS: I can't upload url, my first posts
All the best

Petepicket said:
Hello, is possible flash on my device LG V40 LMV405EBW HKG (Hong Kong region) stock rom for Europe the best DEC (Denmark/Germany) version that should include the czech language? What version of LGUP and dll file i need?
Thx
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1.16 or newer .-. which no one has or at least has shared at all

I have the same model LM-V405EBW but I from INDIA.Which KDZ should I use as there is no OTA update yet for this phone here.
We have dual sim variant and it has dual VoLTE enabled so can someone confirm which region firmware would work for me?

T-mobile LG G8 ThinQ KDZ firmware available

T-mobile LG G8 ThinQ KDZ firmware is available now for download.
LMG820TM TMO T-MOBILE 04-12-2019

asialove2013 said:
T-mobile LG G8 ThinQ KDZ firmware is available now for download.
LMG820TM TMO T-MOBILE 04-12-2019
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Does this mean the T-Mobile version will be rootable in the future I'm coming from a pixel & the last lg phone I rooted was the g3

caligood3 said:
Does this mean the T-Mobile version will be rootable in the future I'm coming from a pixel & the last lg phone I rooted was the g3
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I think it is very hard to root LG G8, especially T-mobile Version.

asialove2013 said:
I think it is very hard to root LG G8, especially T-mobile Version.
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That sucks I need adaway bad lol

caligood3 said:
That sucks I need adaway bad lol
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Adguard works just as well without root
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phillymade said:
Adguard works just as well without root
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Okay thanks I'll look into it

asialove2013 said:
I think it is very hard to root LG G8, especially T-mobile Version.
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What about the unlocked version? Will that also be hard to root with OEM bootloader unlock?

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Can this T-Mobile firmware be flashed over the Verizon software? Also, is there an unbranded firmware that can be used for American phones kind of like the way Samsung S series are?

Just got my tmo g8 yesterday, there is very little bloat. It seems to mostly respect lg's work. Not sure if that's a concern for you.

I thought the bootloaders were locked on all the US variants. How exactly would you flash this?

rldev said:
I thought the bootloaders were locked on all the US variants. How exactly would you flash this?
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You can flash it with lg UP, but only to the intended variant, i don't believe we have a modified dll to allow us to cross flash kdz's between different models.

Confused about bootloader unlock.

Noob question here. Can anyone tell me if I can unlock the bootloader of LMV405EBW that I bought in India?? The lg website states bootloader unlock allowed only for European version which is the same variant.

pluckwallflower said:
Noob question here. Can anyone tell me if I can unlock the bootloader of LMV405EBW that I bought in India?? The lg website states bootloader unlock allowed only for European version which is the same variant.
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Despite Indian version having the same model name/number as European, you won't be able to unlock it officially - LG Developer site will detect the version by the serial number. You can unlock the BL via unofficial channel here https://remote-unlock-service.com/en. It is paid service though.

crubbish said:
Despite Indian version having the same model name/number as European, you won't be able to unlock it officially - LG Developer site will detect the version by the serial number. You can unlock the BL via unofficial channel here https://remote-unlock-service.com/en. It is paid service though.
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I have a US unlocked V40, model number V405QA. If I do this, does that mean I can root? Can you post some directions on how to root this phone once I unlock the bootloader?
Thanks!

DiZzyBonne said:
I have a US unlocked V40, model number V405QA. If I do this, does that mean I can root? Can you post some directions on how to root this phone once I unlock the bootloader?
Thanks!
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Have a look at this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v40/how-to/root-eu-lmv405ebw-magisk-t3912959

Sprint V405UA to Korea Android 10 rom?

Hi,
Have heard of reports of people getting Android 10 via crossflashing to the Korean unlocked rom, but heard of possible caveats. Are there special steps to take? Besides loss of possible LTE USA bands in the firmware, anything dangerous about crossflashing to this
V409NO30b_00_OPEN_KR_OP_0515
firmware?
Thanks so much

Hello,
I have the same question. I'm tired of waiting Sprint for Android 10. Does it work with this Korean rom ? There is any step to be careful ? Thank you !
EDIT : if there is a Verizon Rom that work with Android 10, please let me know were to download it, i don't find it on lg-firmwares.com

Hello Phantafun/fireblade20, i have the sprint model. And i download the V405UA20A Verizon firmware from lg fan club and as soon as i booted the phone it requested me to update to Android 10, note i do not have a Verizon sim. I did not like the bloatware so i went for the Korean version V409NUA30d BEST DECISION EVER, nothing wrong, did not loose the network bands, plus the Korean version gets monthly updates.

Thanks a lot for the feedback ! I try it if as soon as I can get rid of the error 0x6004 CrossDl :/

Slok9303 said:
Hello Phantafun/fireblade20, i have the sprint model. And i download the V405UA20A Verizon firmware from lg fan club and as soon as i booted the phone it requested me to update to Android 10, note i do not have a Verizon sim. I did not like the bloatware so i went for the Korean version V409NUA30d BEST DECISION EVER, nothing wrong, did not loose the network bands, plus the Korean version gets monthly updates.
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sure ... because the korean version is 128 gb, memory, rom?

So, can anyone confirm that v405ua can be crossflashed with korean firmware?

I cannot flash the Korean rom (a new error code), but I finally get rid of the error code 0x6004 : i change the LGUP_Common.dll for another one found on another topic.
I'm on Verizon rom, it's really great : I can now desactivate the bloatware unlike the sprint Roms that lock this option.

I'm not clear on this. Is there a an android 10 ROM I can safely flash on a Sprint version?

clutterking said:
I'm not clear on this. Is there a an android 10 ROM I can safely flash on a Sprint version?
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I flash my Sprint V40 with the Verizon rom I found on LG Fan (lastest version I found, Android 9, and I received OTA update to Android 10).

Phantafun said:
I flash my Sprint V40 with the Verizon rom I found on LG Fan (lastest version I found, Android 9, and I received OTA update to Android 10).
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DO you have any link to the instruction to cross flash it?
Were you root?

oscarillo said:
DO you have any link to the instruction to cross flash it?
Were you root?
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Here :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v40/how-to/guide-lgup-root-t3967858
If you have an error code, you should try with other LG V40 DDL that you can find on Google or other topic on XDA.