LG Begins Rolling Out Android Nougat On Select Devices


Following the announcement of the LG V20 couple months ago, delivering the world's first smartphone with Android Nougat out of the box, the company is back once again with some pretty exciting news and has revealed that Android 7.0 will finally begin rolling out on the LG G5.

Android Nougat for the LG G5 brings a "range of new features designed to enhance the user experience and deliver more speed and convenience" such as:

  • Android Nougat upgrades like Over 1500 emoji including 72 new ones, Doze on the Go, and File-based Encryption 
  • Searches can now be conducted inside user-installed apps as well as built-in apps using Nougat’s In Apps
  • New Multi-window allows the user to switch between apps with a double tap or run two apps side by side
  • More personalized settings and smarter notifications allow users to be more productive with less effort
Android Nougat is now rolling out on the LG G5 in Korea, while users in the Americas, Asia and other markets will get it in the coming weeks.