In this article, I will demonstrate how to unlock the bootloader on the LG V50 ThinQ smartphone. So, the company launched this smartphone and we are going to demonstrate this tutorial guide. Now, let us directly jump to step by step guide on how to unlock the bootloader.

About LG V50 ThinQ

Here are some of the key features and specifications of the newly launched LG V50 ThinQ smartphone.

• Firstly, it has a 6.4 inches display with a resolution of 1440 by 3120 pixels. A total of 537 pixels per inch.
• And LG V50 ThinQ also comes with Android 9 Pie.
• And under the hood, the phone has a Snapdragon 855 chipset.
• The Phone also comes with 6GB Ram and 128GB Storage. 
• Furthermore, the camera sensor is – 12MP + 12MP + 16MP triple rear camera and 8MP + 5MP dual front shooter.
• Finally, the battery on the phone is a non-removable 4000 mAh.

MUST READ – Various Issues on the LG V50 ThinQ & How to Fix Them. 

What is Unlock Bootloader? Unlocking bootloader on LG V50 ThinQ?

Unlocking Bootloader on the LG V50 ThinQ smartphone means accessing the way for installing custom recoveries such as TWRP recovery. Also, rooting your device and installing custom ROMS. Many manufacturers provide smartphones with a locked bootloader and as a result, one need to unlock it before proceeding.  So, Unlocking bootloader is the first step before one can further customize their smartphone.

• For Further Assistance Read, Install TWRP Recovery on LG V50 ThinQ (TWRP File May Or May Not Be available as per the development)

Pro’s or Advantages of Unlocking Bootloader on LG V50 ThinQ?

Here are some benefits of unlocking the bootloader on the LG V50 ThinQ:

• Firstly, one can root the smartphone after unlocking the bootloader.
• And you can install TWRP or CWM Recovery on the phone.
• Also, you will be able to install various custom Roms on the phone.
• Finally, if you unlock the bootloader on your LG V50 ThinQ smartphone, the warranty will be void.

Related Article. Root LG V50 ThinQ.

What can go wrong while unlocking the bootloader on LG V50 ThinQ?

The most common question would be, is it safe to unlock bootloader on the LG V50 ThinQ? Below are the consequences of unlocking the bootloader.

1. LG V50 ThinQ android phone could wipe itself while unlocking the bootloader, so you might loose your data and important files.
2. Secondly, it compromises your security of the smartphone. A thief can have access to your phone bypassing your pin or password.
3. And most importantly, if anything goes wrong, the LG V50 ThinQ smartphone will no longer be able to boot and making your purchase almost useless.

Let’s unlock the bootloader on the LG V50 ThinQ

• First of all, charge the phone fully.
• Next, enable USB Debugging on LG V50 ThinQ by going to Setting>About>Software>Build Number and Tap on the build number repeatedly so that the Developer mode will turn on.

• And then go back and click on Developer options.
• In the developer options, there is an OEM unlock option then enable that option.
• Furthermore, you will be asked for a full factory reset of your smartphone before unlocking, so make sure to back up your data before proceeding.
• Tech Droid Tips is not responsible if anything goes wrong with the device. Please do it at your own risk.
• Firstly, Setup ADB and Fastboot on your PC. To do that download ADB here.

• Install procedure For ADB Fastboot :
  1. Launch it That Require administrator privileges.
  2. Click Yes to install ADB and Fastboot or No to not.
  3. Press Yes to install ADB system wide or No for the current user only
  4. Click Yes to install Drivers or No to skip
  5. Continue the Driver installation
  6. 15 seconds passed – it will finish the process                                    Source – XDA 

• And now make sure about the drivers, install properly on the computer. Also, take a backup of the necessary data because it will wipe your data.
• Also, you will need IMEI number of the phone.
• To get the IMEI number for the LG V50 ThinQ phone, dial *#06# on the phone. You will get the IMEI number.
• And now connect your LG V50 ThinQ phone to the PC.

Furthermore, Unlock Procedure

• First of all, open the command prompt on the PC (Win + R & then type cmd, click enter). And also type the following ADB Command code to reboot the phone into the bootloader.

adb reboot bootloader

• And now you are in the bootloader mode on the LG V50 ThinQ device. Also, type the following Fastboot code to get the device ID. 

fastboot oem device-id

• Furthermore, the Fastboot will return the following message. Example:

$ fastboot oem device id

( bootloader )—————————————————

( bootloader ) Device ID.

( bootloader ) CJM58B679A38P6B613ED918F27D05E013

( bootloader ) F93190ND558261DBAC4484E8EF8789B1

( bootloader )—————————————————

• Also, the above Device ID is needed to get the unique unlock ID for the LG V50 ThinQ Android phone.
• Furthermore, combine & paste the ID above similarly –

CJM58B679A38P6B613ED918F27D05E013F93190ND558261DBAC4484E8EF8789B1

• And next copy the Device ID and also your phone’s IMEI number and paste it on the developer website. Head on to this webpage > scroll all the way down > click Start Unlocking the Bootloader > fill your LG V50 ThinQ account details > and paste “Device ID” & “IMEI number”.
• Finally, hit the confirm button and you will get an email from the company also containing the unlock.bin file. Download the file.
• And also remember, the process will wipe the data on the LG V50 ThinQ phone.
• Finally, type the following in the command prompt, furthermore this will factory Reset the LG V50 ThinQ device.

fastboot flash unlock unlock.bin

• Almost done, also to reboot the phone by entering the following code:

fastboot reboot

• UPDATE – You will only be able to unlock the LG V50 ThinQ once it is supported by the LG developer. Whenever the device is listed on this Page you may apply the method above given in this article. And so unlocking the bootloader.
• Finally, you have successfully unlocked the bootloader on the LG V50 ThinQ.

Related.How to Install Custom ROM on LG V50 ThinQ. (Custom ROM File May Or May Not Be available as per the development)

In conclusion, Android versions later than lollipop come with an option of OEM Unlock in the developer options. So, its quite easy to unlock the bootloader on any latest smartphone devices. And Still, some of the smartphones may not come with this option. Hence, in order to unlock the bootloader, you need to manually do it via PC.

Related article. Unroot LG V50 ThinQ and go back to stock ROM.

If you are encountering any issues regarding bootloader unlocking on LG V50 ThinQ then do let me know in the comment section below. Furthermore, I will be happy to assist you 😀