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LG V50 ThinQ 5G root support — Magisk root and bootloader unlock
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LG V50 ThinQ 5G

Released: 2019, February 24Available. Released 2019, April 19

ROOT AVAILABLE

This device is fully compatible with our remote root service. Includes Bootloader Unlock, Magisk, and custom setup.

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General

Brand
LG
Model
LG V50 ThinQ 5G
Released
2019, February 24
Status
Available. Released 2019, April 19
Price
About 550 EUR
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Dimensions
159.2 x 76.1 x 8.3 mm (6.27 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight
183 g (6.46 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
P-OLED, HDR10
Size
6.4 inches, 100.2 cm, 2, (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 640
Internal
128GB 6GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Dual
8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 5 MP, 21mm (wide), f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Triple
12 MP, 27mm (wide), f/1.5, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3-axis OIS, 12 MP, 52mm (telephoto), f/2.4, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS, 16 MP, 16mm (ultrawide), f/1.9, 1/3.1", 1.0µm, no AF
Features
HDR
Video
1080p@60fps

Battery

Charging
18W wired, PD2.0, QC3, 50% in 36 min, 10W wireless (Qi)

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - USA
5G bands
41, 260, 261 NSA
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/75 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC
Yes
Radio
FM radio
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Other

Camera
Photo, /, Video
Colors
New Aurora Black
Models
LM-V500, LM-V500N, LM-V500EM, LM-V500XM, LM-V450PM, LM-V450
Display
533 nits max brightness (measured)
Announced
2019, February 24
Loudspeaker
-25.2 LUFS (Very good)
Performance
AnTuTu: 343758 (v7), 421934 (v8), GeekBench: 10928 (v4.4), 2672 (v5.1), GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Audio quality
Noise -92.5dB / Crosstalk -92.6dB
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 96h

LG V50 ThinQ 5G Overview

The LG V50 ThinQ 5G is an Android device from Lg, released in 2019. It combines the Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) and a 6.4-inch display, running Android 9.0 (Pie). This page tracks its full specifications, root status, and the bootloader and recovery notes that apply to it.

Root the LG V50 ThinQ 5G

The LG V50 ThinQ 5G is a 2019 Android device from Lg. It runs the Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm), a Qualcomm platform with strong community tooling and EDL-mode recovery as a safety net. Shipped software: Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11. For this model the realistic path is: a standard fastboot bootloader unlock, followed by Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot). Typical hands-on time is 1–3 hours.

Difficulty

Moderate — brand-specific steps involved

Typical time

1–3 hours

Method

Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot)

Bootloader unlock on Lg

Unlock procedure follows the generic Android flow: enable OEM Unlocking in Developer Options, then unlock via fastboot. Exact availability depends on the model and region — confirm before flashing.

Platform notes

Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms are the best-supported in the root community: fastboot works as documented, and even a failed flash can usually be recovered through EDL (9008) emergency mode.

Before you start

  • Bootloader unlocking factory-resets the device on almost all models — back up everything first.

FAQ

Can I root the LG V50 ThinQ 5G?

Yes. After enabling OEM Unlocking and unlocking the bootloader, root is Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot). The unlock notes on this page describe the exact Lg procedure.

Does the LG V50 ThinQ 5G support custom recovery (TWRP)?

That depends on community support for this exact model — verify a build exists for its codename before flashing anything. TWRP is not required for root: Magisk installs by flashing a patched boot image via fastboot.

Will root the LG V50 ThinQ 5G void my warranty?

Lg will generally treat a rooted LG V50 ThinQ 5G as outside warranty while it is modified. Restoring full stock firmware before a service visit usually restores normal treatment in practice, and consumer law in some regions (such as the EU) may still cover defects unrelated to root.

What Android version does the LG V50 ThinQ 5G run?

It runs Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11. The specifications table on this page lists the full software details.

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