This method works for or specific engineering models. It requires perfect timing.

Before diving into the button combinations, it is crucial to understand that on the LG G7 ThinQ out of the box.

In Fastboot Mode, you can perform high-level tasks such as:

Your phone will instantly shut down and reboot into Fastboot Mode. You will know it worked if you see the open-chest Android icon.

If you have a stock, locked LG G7 (common on US variants like LM-G710TM), you cannot "open" Fastboot because the partition is disabled. However, you can force the phone into a state that thinks it is in Fastboot via the Emergency Download Mode (EDL).

Connect your LG G7 to your PC via USB cable. Step 2: On your PC, navigate to your ADB installation folder (e.g., C:\platform-tools ). Step 3: Open a Command Prompt or Terminal window in that folder. Type:

If your goal is to actually use Fastboot commands to unlock the bootloader, you must enable inside the Developer Options menu. If this toggle is greyed out or off, the unlock commands will fail.

This is the "classic" method that works for most variants of the LG G7 ThinQ . You’ll need a USB-C cable and a computer. Power Down: Completely turn off your LG G7 ThinQ Prep Your Cable: Plug one end of your USB-C cable into your PC or laptop The Magic Combo: Press and hold the Volume Down button on your phone.