Second, custom ROMs can be unstable and may not include all of the features and functionality of the official Android 10 release. Additionally, users who install a custom ROM may not be able to receive future security updates or support from LG.
Here’s a useful, clear text you can use for a search query, forum post, or support request regarding the and updating to Android 10 :
. These versions are maintained by independent developers and require technical steps to install. Popular Android 10 ROMs for LineageOS 17.1:
This report analyzes the current status of the Android 10 update for the LG G5. The investigation concludes that As a device released in 2016 with a two-year support window, the G5 reached its End-of-Life (EOL) status at Android 7.0 Nougat. Users seeking Android 10 functionality must rely on Custom ROMs (third-party firmware).
LG officially ceased major OS updates for the G5 following the Oreo update. The company never released Android 9 (Pie) or Android 10 for this device globally. Following LG's exit from the mobile phone market in 2021, no further legacy updates are being developed.
While OS upgrades have stopped, the G5 received sporadic security patches until roughly late 2019 or early 2020. As of 2023, the device is highly vulnerable to known security exploits if running stock firmware.
If you decide to manually update your device, you will need to perform the following: How to Root the LG G5