Safe System Update?

[Cvanepern]

A few days ago my phone (LG G5, Sprint) notified that there is a system update that is available to download. Usually it just says something along the lines of "Android System Software Upgrade" or something to that matter, however this one just gives me a string of letters and numbers: LS992ZVD_00-LS992ZVE_05

I'm just a little leery (especially since the story broke of Apple intentionally issuing updates to slow older phones down) and want to be sure that it's a safe, legitimate update to download. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[Bg260]

Looks like a firmware update. LS992ZVD to LS992ZVE. I wonder if it's the Oreo update. Does it tell you how big the download is?

 

[Cvanepern]

It does - 281.8MB

 

[Bg260]

Probably a security update from Google. Nothing to worry about, unless you are rooted or SIM unlocked. The iPhone debacle is not going to happen with Android.

 

[Cvanepern]

I didn't think it would happen to Android but can't hurt to watch - and no, the phone isn't rooted or SIM unlocked Thanks for your input!

 

[Chezbowski]

Just checking in to see if this update went well. I was leary of it as well and haven't pulled the trigger on it yet.

 

[wuyiL]

No, it is just a system security update.

 

[Chezbowski]

I guess it was safe. I ran the updates and the only change I've noticed so far is that my signal meter now has lines in it instead of just a solid triangle. Exciting!

 

[kephaisrock]

Phone remains unlocked. Unfortunately, it wipes APN data and now I can't go in and edit APN. Anybody have any work arounds? I can't add an APN (no option) in the settings menu (settings - more - mobile networks - access point names) nor in the ##3282# menu with the MSL. It's been a huge pain and I'm currently trying to use this phone in Peru. It can make and receive calls/texts but will not access the internet without being able to add/edit APN's.

 

[mikedt]

Phone remains unlocked. Unfortunately, it wipes APN data and now I can't go in and edit APN. Anybody have any work arounds? I can't add an APN (no option) in the settings menu (settings - more - mobile networks - access point names) nor in the ##3282# menu with the MSL. It's been a huge pain and I'm currently trying to use this phone in Peru. It can make and receive calls/texts but will not access the internet without being able to add/edit APN's.

Is that the Sprint version G5 you've got there? I believe the Sprint MSL(Master Subsidy Lock) is particularly nasty and difficult, maybe impossible. AFAIK it won't get internet even on WiFi, not without a Sprint SIM and current Sprint data plan, because it's locked to their proxy.