V50 ThinQ

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Specs
Official LG spec sheets for the American V50 models:


 * Sprint (LM-V450PM): https://www.lg.com/us/support/products/documents/eSpecs_LG_V50_ThinQ_Sprint.pdf
 * Verizon (LM-V450VMB): https://www.lg.com/us/support/products/documents/eSpecs_LG_V50_ThinQ_Verizon.pdf

Dual Screen
Only the Korean V50 (V500N) has the 3 pogo pins in the back to allow Dual Screen support

Managing :

 * Removing Dual clock for Korean variants : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-remove-roaming-clock-on-latest-update.4086295/
 * Remove/Debloat LG V500N20z : https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access
 * Remove/Debloat LG LM-V450PM (Sprint V50): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/remove-sprint-activation-on-boot.4177643/ (later updates may have already removed some of the parts due to the ongoing T-Mobile–Sprint merger)


 * hidden menu : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/v50-hidden-menu.3954462/


 * unlock bootloader and root with Firehose : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-lg-g8-g8x-v50-bootloader-unlock-and-magisk-root-using-firehose-by-seasee606.4277273/ (video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjBM1X3vrv0)
 * unlock bootloader and root the V500N20z : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/lg-v50-thinq.4277123/


 * TWRP 3.3.1-0 ( stock kernel disables the touch driver when the boot reason is recovery, so go in recovery with button combo ) : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/unofficial-twrp-recovery-twrp-3-3-1-0.4140319/


 * Flashing firmware video : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/lg-1-16-newer-devices.3967561/page-2#post-80460481
 * LG UP 1.16 + common dll for the V50 : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/lg-1-16-newer-devices.3967561/#post-80247013
 * Firmwares : V500N, 


 * Backup partitions for the Sprint V50 to be used with QFIL, created by users from the XDA forums and the Telegram group:
 * August 2020 (8.9 GB)
 * December 2020 (3 GB)
 * February 2021 (4 GB) – even though the file name says March, the update is from February, according to this XDA thread
 * April 2021 (3 GB) – includes boot files patched by Magisk
 * June 2021 (8.9 GB)
 * Larger, complete set of backup files, possibly February 2021 (6 GB)
 * Note: Sprint-branded phones, like AT&T, never have KDZ firmware files available, only get updates over-the-air, and do not work with LG Bridge, so this is currently the only way to change firmware on the Sprint model.


 * LineageOS 18.1 : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/android-11-0-0-unofficial-lineageos-18-1-lg-v50-flashlm-flashlmdd.4161519/

Tips and tricks

 * use fingerprint reader to open notifications panel : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/trick-use-fingerprint-reader-to-open-notifications-panel-v500n-and-maybe-other-models.4281399/

Social :

 * Reddit Sub : https://www.reddit.com/r/lgv50/
 * XDA forums: https://forum.xda-developers.com/c/lg-v50-thinq.8623/
 * Telegram Group (founded by the author of the LineageOS ROM) : https://t.me/v50thinq (there is a bot called "Rose" which gives you links to useful resources like LG USB Drivers, LG-UP 1.16 + Common DLL ... and how to use these ...)
 * Facebook Groups : LG Mobile International (Official) - Group© LG Mobile International (Official) - Group©
 * (discord (not very active as of may 21 2021) : https://discord.gg/4DPqjHtdsJ )

= Notes : =

Dual Booting LineageOS

 * LOS goes to slot A so stock should be in slot B
 * 2 data partitions might be possible by repartionning the userdata partition : repartition userdata to userdata_a and userdata_b and then modify the fstab of the system to use slotselect on usersdata too (you might be able to repartition by using sgdisk from command line (from twrp)) (doesn't seem to be so easy ;) )