After knowing some of the features and technical specifications of the LG W20, one of the next low-range terminals from the South Korean company that would soon be launched on the market, we now document new news that has just emerged from the LG G8 ThinQ, which has to see with Android 10.
In November of last year, the manufacturer released the OTA that adds the happy OS to the device. However, it was only offered in South Korea, LG's home country, with the promise of being spread globally. It is because of that now the G8 ThinQ is receiving it in the United States ... later than earlier.
At the moment, it is only the units of the LG G8 ThinQ from Verizon and Sprint that are receiving the new Android 10 update in the United States, according to what was reported. Please note that the Verizon update version is 'G820UM20a' and it includes the December 2019 security patch level. On the other hand, In addition to Android 10, the OTA offers the following features, improvements, and fixes for the device, according to the change log that we list below:
- Pop-up window: applications can be scaled to different sizes. On the Overview screen, touch an application icon to display options from which you can select the pop-up window.
- Night mode: change the LG app screens to a dark theme. You can view the screens without glare even in the dark.
- Gestures: the option to navigate the phone with gestures only is added.
- One hand display: lower the screen for one-handed use by swiping from the left / right edge of the screen and holding it down.
- Camera modes: auto mode has been separated into photo and video modes. In Video mode, you can preview the scene before recording.
- Change camera button: the button has been moved from the top of the screen to the bottom so that it is within the reach of a thumb with one hand.
- Zoom wheel: drag the angle icon to interactively control angle and zoom with one hand.
- Stable camera: switch from a mode to an option in video mode.
- Gallery search suggestions: the search screen displays search suggestions and categorizations, such as when, where, and how the photos and videos were taken in your gallery.
- Call ended screens: the buttons have been rearranged.
- voice call: You can make a video call to the same number when the voice call ends.
- Attach in messaging: the attachment preview shows the files horizontally.
- Share via messaging: When you share a file via messaging from other apps like Gallery, you can select an existing conversation to share instead of having to log in to the recipient each time.
- General configuration: First depth menu changes have been added due to "Privacy" and "Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls", and "Location" moved up to the first depth from "Lock Screen and Security".
- WiFi and Bluetooth settings: the step-by-step tutorial has been removed as the technologies are now familiar enough.
- Quick setup: screen sharing and file sharing, which were at the bottom of the panel, have now been changed to normal quick settings icons. Screen recording has been added.
- Volume panel: You can adjust the media volume per app.
The usual: in the event that you have received the Android 10 update -and if you are a user from the United States and one of the two operators-, before starting the process we recommend having the LG G8 ThinQ connected to a Wi-Fi network -Stable high-speed fi to download and then install the new firmware package, in order to avoid unwanted consumption of the provider's data package. It is also vitally important to have a good battery level to avoid any possible inconvenience during the installation process.
