After a long wait finally, the Verizon Wireless has released the Android 10 update to LG V50 ThinQ. This is a long overdue but finally, the company has delivered what was promised. The update is currently being rolled out via OTA (over-the-air) Update: March 28, 2020: LG has released a new update to Verizon LG V50 ThinQ. The update is carrying the software version number V450VM10j. The update brings all the Android 10 features and various bug fixes. It also brings the March 2020 security patch to the device.
Steps to check OTA update manually on Verizon LG V50 ThinQ
If you own the device then you can check for the OTA update notification on your device manually. As the OTA update always roll-out in batches, it should take a couple of days or so to arrive at all the units. Head over to the device Settings -> About Phone -> Software Updates -> Check for Update -> Download Now.
Verizon LG V50 ThinQ Software update Timeline
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V450VM10j
Verizon LG V50 ThinQ Android 10 Changelog
Android 10 Pop-up window
Apps can be scaled to a different size. In the Overview screen, tap an app icon to show options from which you can select Pop-up window.
Night mode
Changes the LG app screens to a dark theme. You can view the screens even in the dark with no glare.
Gestures Navigation bar
The option of navigating the phone with gestures only is added.
One-handed screen
Lower the screen for use in one hand by swiping in from the left/right edge of the screen and holding.
Camera Modes
Auto mode has been separated into Photo and Video modes. In Video mode, you can see a preview of the scene before recording.
Switch camera button
The button has been moved from the top of the screen to the bottom to make it within a thumb’s reach on one hand.
Zoom wheel
Drag the angle icon to interactively control angle and zoom with one hand.
Steady cam
Changes from a mode to an option in the Video mode.
Gallery Search suggestions and categorizations
The search screen shows search suggestions and categorizations such as when, where and how the photos and videos in your gallery were taken.
Call & Messaging Call-ended screens
Buttons have been rearranged.
Voice call
You can make a video call to the same number when the voice call ends.
Attach in Messaging
Attachments preview show files horizontally.
Share via Messaging
When you share a file via Messaging from other apps such as Gallery, you can select an existing conversation to share instead of having to enter the recipient every time.
Settings Settings
Changes have been added to first-depth menus due to “Privacy” and “Digital Wellbeing & parental controls”, and “Location” has been moved up to the 1st depth from under “Lock screen & Security.”
Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth settings
Step-by-step tutorials have been removed as the technologies are now familiar enough to users.
Quick settings
Screen sharing and File sharing, which were located on the bottom of the panel, have now been changed to regular Quick setting icons. Screen recording has been added.
Volume panel
You can adjust the media volume on an app-by-app basis.
LG Keyboard Draw Chat
Draw and send a quick animated message. Find Draw Chat from the Smart toolbar in LG keyboard.
This article will be updated with all the update that the Verizon LG V50 ThinQ gets. So if you own the device, bookmark it. Source
