The latest version of software for the LG G4 is build VS9862BA.
To check software version:
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From the Home Screen, tap Apps
> Settings
> About phone
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Tap Software info.
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View the current software version under Software version.
Select build for more info:
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Software build VS9862BA - Release date June, 2017
- Android Security Update (May 2017)
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Software build VS9862AA - Release date April, 2017
- Android Security Update (Mar. 2017)
- Audible app update
- Various other bug fixes
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Software build VS98629A - Release date January, 2017
- Android Security Update (Jan. 2017)
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Software build VS98628A - Release date December, 2016
- Google security patches
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Software build VS98627C - Release date October, 2016
- Google security patches
- Lock screen updates
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Software build VS98626A - Release date July, 2016
- Google security patches
- General maintenance
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Software build VS98624C - Release date February, 2016
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow Software Update
- General maintenance
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Software build VS98613B - Release date November, 2015
- General maintenance
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Software build VS98612A - Release date October, 2015
- Security updates (including Stagefright)
- General maintenance
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Software build VS98611A - Release date June, 2015
- General maintenance
Software Update
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When the software update is available you will be prompted to install.
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Tap Install now.
Note: If the software update has not already downloaded, tap Download, once complete tap Install now. The download and installation may also be postpone by tapping Later and selecting a time
If prompted, connect to a Wi-Fi network to download the software update.
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Your device will restart to perform the update.
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When the update is complete, your phone will restart and transition through a series of alerts stating Android is upgrading. Once your phone has powered on you will be notified that the software update successfully installed. Tap OK to close the notification.
Troubleshooting
Note: Your device's date and time must be set correctly to receive the latest update. Go to Settings > Date & Time (may be found under General Tab) to set.
If you have not been notified of an available software update, you can manually check if one is available.
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From the Home screen, tap Apps
> Settings
> System updates
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Tap Check for new system update to manually check for a new update.
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You will be prompted if a new software update is available. Continue from Software Update, step 1.
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Choose your operating system to download and install the Verizon Wireless Software Upgrade Assistant:
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With your phone powered on, connect to your PC via the microUSB cable.
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The upgrade assistant will scan for your device and the status will display Upgrade Available. Select Upgrade LGVS986 to upgrade your software.
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Your phone will restart once the update is complete and the status in the Software Upgrade Assistant will change to Up to date.
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