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How to Unroot LG V40 ThinQ & Restore Stock ROM? INSTALL!

In this article, I will display step by step instruction guide on how to unroot the LG V40 ThinQ with just one click. Furthermore, I will showcase three simple methods on the same. And also how to restore stock ROM on the LG V40 ThinQ. Alright, let’s start.


About LG V40 ThinQ

Here are some of the key features and specifications of the newly launched LG V40 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 V40 ThinQ also comes with Android 8.1 OREO.
  • And under the hood, LG V40 ThinQ has a Snapdragon 845 chipset.
  • The Phone also comes with 6GB Ram and 64 GB Storage. 
  • Furthermore, the camera sensor on LG V40 ThinQ – 12MP + 12MP + 16MP triple rear camera and 8MP + 5MP dual front shooter.
  • Finally, the battery on the LG V40 ThinQ is a non-removable 3300 mAh.

MUST READVarious Issues on the LG V40 ThinQ & How to Fix Them. 

What do you mean by Unroot or Unrooting the LG V40 ThinQ Android Phone?

Unroot or unrooting the LG V40 ThinQ Android device simply means going back. When you root the device, you get the permission to do extra customization on the phone. But due to some reason you want to go back and unroot the phone. So that the phone return to stock.

What are the advantages of Unrooting the LG V40 ThinQ?

So, the only main advantage of unrooting the LG V40 ThinQ Android phone is to get the warranty back. The warranty is void when you root the device. When something goes wrong in the smartphone, you want to go back and unroot and claim the warranty. Unrooting is pretty easy and convenient for the users.

What if I have custom ROM installed on the phone? How do I go back to stock ROM or stock firmware?

  • First of all, Boot into recovery mode ie, TWRP custom recovery or CWM custom recovery on the LG V40 ThinQ.
  • And then go to Backup and Restore > Restore > “Choose the backup file” (I am sure you did back up your current firmware before installing custom ROM on the phone)
  • And now reboot the phone. 
  • So, you are now back to stock ROM on the LG V40 ThinQ. But the phone still has root access, to unroot the phone consider the steps below. 

Do note that the above procedure does not Install Stock Recovery it only installs the stock ROM.

Also, Read Install Custom ROM on the phone.

How to Unroot the LG V40 ThinQ Android Phone?

Important points before Unrooting the LG V40 ThinQ:

  • Firstly, charge the phone fully.
  • And only use genuine accessories such as data cable.
  • Carefully see step by step instruction guide to unroot the LG V40 ThinQ.
  • Techdroidtips is not responsible if anything goes wrong with the smartphone. Please do it at your own risk.

Unroot LG V40 ThinQ Restore Stock ROM

Let’s Unroot the LG V40 ThinQ: SuperSU METHOD 1

This method is for the users who rooted their LG V40 ThinQ with the help of SuperSU zip file.

  • Launch SuperSU app and go to setting. 
  • Scroll to the bottom.
  • And tap on “Full Unroot” button.
  • Let the process start and the device will reboot.
  • Finally, you have successfully unrooted your LG V40 ThinQ with the help of the SuperSU app.

An IMPORTANT article related to the phone. Root this phone.

How to Unroot the LG V40 ThinQ with just one click: METHOD 2

Precautions – 

  1. Fully charge the phone.
  2. Also, turn on Wi-fi or mobile data network on your phone.

Lets Unroot Your LG V40 ThinQ 

  • Firstly, download KingoRoot Application on your smartphone.
  • Install the App on your LG V40 ThinQ.
  • Open the app and click on Unroot Your Phone option in the app.
  • Let the process happen and make sure you do not interrupt the whole process.
  • That’s it congratulations you have successfully unrooted the LG V40 ThinQ with just one click. 
  • Try a different method if you fail to unroot the device via this method.

Also Read. Unlock the bootloader.

How to UnRoot LG V40 ThinQ with PC: METHOD 3

  • First of all, download and install KingoRoot PC application on your computer or laptop.
  • Furthermore, connect the LG V40 ThinQ phone via data cable to your PC.
  • Next, Open the KingoRoot application.
  • And click on the “Remove Root” or “Unroot” option in the application.
  • Finally, congratulations just wait for few minutes and voila your phone LG V40 ThinQ is now back to stock.

In conclusion, I hope this article helped you out in successfully unrooting the LG V40 ThinQ. And if you have encountered any issues regarding unrooting the device then do let me know in the comment section below.