LG announced its decision to get out of the mobile phone market in 2021. At that time, the South Korean brand promised existing customers that it would continue to provide updates for eligible models over a period of three years. The company is finally ready to close its server used to distribute smartphones updates. After the shutdown, the LG smartphone will no longer be able to install new Android OS updates. In addition, the users will be unable to download the default application removed on Arbibhanization.
LG handset owners have two months to update the phone
A notice on LG Electronics Support Website It is revealed The company is closing its smartphone update server within the next two months. The brand will draw plugs on LG Electronics Mobile Phone Software upgrade (FOTA), Update Center and LG Bridge Server on KST (IST) on 30th June at 12 noon.
After that date, LG phones will be unable to download or install Android updates. All software upgrade services, including the service center upgrade, will be abolished.
Additionally, LG says it will no longer provide app-based update service. The users will not be able to download the default application removed on the arranging. LG said, “The personal information collected for services will be destroyed immediately,” LG said. Personal information will be retained after the applied laws, regulations and policies of the internal company.
Users with LG devices who have arrears updates should update as soon as possible. LG handset users are likely to remember many new features, as the latest Android version available for them is about three generations behind Android 15. Security updates are likely to leave the device more weak for malware hazards.
The announcement comes from about four years after the company exiting the market. The LG announced to exit the smartphone market in April 2021, stating that it would focus on its resources on electric vehicle components, smart homes, robotics, artificial intelligence, business-to-business solutions and development areas such as platforms and services.
The brand’s mobile division had been harming for some time. At that time, the company assured that it would provide three years of Android update for all premium phones released in 2019 or later.
