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LG Velvet 5G UW
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LG Velvet 5G UW

Released: 2020, August 19Price: About 590 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, August 21

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 11, LG UX
CPUOcta-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPUAdreno 620
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM (pre-installed)
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size6.8 inches, 109.8 cm, 2, (~88.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeP-OLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandLG
BuildGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
ModelLG Velvet 5G UW
PriceAbout 590 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1000/75 Mbps, 5G 2Gbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsAurora Red
ModelsLM-G900V, LM-G900V
Single16 MP, f/1.9, 29mm (standard), 1/3.06, 1.0µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, August 21
Triple48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Weight-
ChipsetQualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 28, 46, 48, 66
5G bands260, 261 mmWave
Charging25W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 9W wireless
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 6GB RAM
Released2020, August 19
Announced2020, August 19
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions167.2 x 74.1 x 7.9 mm (6.58 x 2.92 x 0.31 in)
Resolution1080 x 2460 pixels (~395 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS

LG Velvet 5G UW Overview

About LG Velvet 5G UW LG Velvet 5G UW is another flagship from LG's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. LG Velvet 5G UW has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM with Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

LG Velvet 5G UW can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the LG Velvet 5G UW?

The LG Velvet 5G UW supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does LG Velvet 5G UW support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many LG devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting LG Velvet 5G UW void warranty?

Yes, rooting the LG Velvet 5G UW will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does LG Velvet 5G UW run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your LG Velvet 5G UW.