The LG G8 ThinQ users in the United States will now be receiving the latest Android update and it is starting out with Verizon and Sprint.
In December, LG G8 ThinQ users in South Korea had received the Android 10 system update but it got delayed in the U.S.
Two months prior to the update, LG had piloted the 'preview program.' Sprint had made way for the owners of LG G8 ThinQ to get the Android 10 update. Now, it's the G8 ThinQ Verizon users turn.
The update will come as a G820UM20a version. This update will include awesome features. Some of the features of the update include gesture navigation, dark-mode feature, and new Camera application. The Camera application from the update will separate Auto mode for the Photo and Video mode.
Additional features from the update include the 2019 security patch from the Android update in December.
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How to Manually Check for the Update on the LG G8 ThinQ
To those who have not yet received the update on their LG G8 ThinQ, they can manually check for the updates. First, go to the settings button of the phone. Second, scroll and go to 'About Phone.' Third, click 'Software Updates.' Fourth, click the 'Check for Update' tab. Lastly, press 'Download Now.'
Special Features of the Android 10 Operating System
The Android 10 system update was previously called Android Q. However, Google recently decided to shift from the usual dessert names of its Android system updates.
Android 10 is the updated operating system provided by Google. The operating system will have the newest features that other Android versions did not have.
Unlike the Android Pie, the latest Android version will have the 'dark theme' function. The Dark theme feature can be activated in two ways. The first way is to go directly to the quick settings button. It means that the phone will shift from 'Light Theme' to 'Dark Theme.' The second way is by turning on the 'Battery Saver' setting. This feature is perfect for smartphones made with OLED screens. The feature uses fewer pixels by shutting down the parts of the screen where the color is intended to be pure black.
It also follows the 'Gesture Navigation' feature that is similar to that of an iOS feature.
For those who use their phone for productivity functions, the privacy controls and 'Focus Mode' feature allows them to shut off multiple phone notifications. It is a helpful feature for those who need to meet deadlines.
The 'Focus Mode' feature is similar to the iOS Apple feature called 'Screen Time.' This feature allows the phone to keep it from pushing notification on the phone's screen. It helps its users to concentrate more on what they are doing without any interruptions.
The 'Family Link' function helps parents monitor how long their kids exposed to the screens of their phones and know how long their children are playing games. It keeps track of how long their children are spending time with smartphone applications.
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