There is a community of users who have are dedicated fans of the LG V series. Two of the major reasons as to why was the IR Blaster and the removable battery. LG since the LG V20 has removed both.

The IR blaster put us in control of TVs, Air Conditioners, Projectors, Fans, Cable Box, etc. We are not yet living in a world where everything is controlled with an app. Even if so a single app (quick remote) to control them all is preferred. The Only manufacturer offering it now is competitor Xiaomi, which is growing fast due to making sensible decisions like this. The part at most has to be only 10-30 cents a phone.

The second factor is the removable battery. Not sure why it was killed as it was one the major reasons why users choose LG over Samsung, Google, and other brands. The only redeeming quality now is the MSRP but with how payment plans are now I doubt this will help.

I cant see the LG V30, V35, V40, etc selling well with the way LG is going. The last feature that all smartphone users want is a bigger battery. Users would be more than happy with a larger battery over thinness. Thats across the board and the money shows it. Again Xiaomi's best sellers have batteries over 4k mAh. If the phone must be sealed, make the battery larger.

The purpose of this petition is to show LG they are heading down the wrong direction. Do something else with the LG V40 while there is still time. Petitioners should express their views below.