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LG V20
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LG V20

Released: 2016, September 07. Released 2016, October 21Price: About 190 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Dual16 MP, f/1.8, 29mm (standard), 1/2.6", 3-axis OIS, 8 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.2", no AF
Size5.7 inches, 90.3 cm, 2, (~72.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandLG
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame (6000 series)
ModelLG V20
PriceAbout 190 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS (market dependent)
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6, Cat9 (3CA) or LTE Cat12 (3CA) 600/150 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsTitan, Silver, Pink
ModelsH990, H918, H910, LS997, US996, VS995, F800L, F800S, F800K, H915, H910PR
Single5 MP, f/1.9
StatusDiscontinued
Weight174 g (6.14 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1097 (nominal), 3.402 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41
Charging18W wired, PD, QC3
FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Released2016, September 07. Released 2016, October 21
Announced2016, September 07. Released 2016, October 21
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions159.7 x 78.1 x 7.6 mm (6.29 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~513 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 68dB / Noise 68dB / Ring 80dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 126973 (v7), GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -93.0dB / Crosstalk -93.7dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 68h
Infrared portYes

LG V20 Overview

About LG V20 LG V20 is a discontinued device from LG's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. LG V20 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 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 V20 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 V20?

The LG V20 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 V20 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 V20 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the LG V20 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does LG V20 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your LG V20.