: Using a patched tool to flash incorrect firmware can permanently "hard-brick" your device. Always verify that the firmware is compatible with your hardware.
When LG pushed Android 11 or 12 updates, many users experienced battery drain or broken camera features. Anti-rollback normally prevents returning to Android 10. The patched LGUP 1.16 bypasses the ARB check, allowing a safe downgrade (provided you don’t cross a hardware-destructive ARB threshold – more on that later). lgup 1.16 modified patched