Huge mobile brand shuts down after 15 years & warns phone owners over urgent deadline to update before permanent closure
Find out what to do with your phone before it's too late
HANG UP Huge mobile brand shuts down after 15 years & warns phone owners over urgent deadline to update before permanent closure
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window)
Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
A MAJOR tech firm is warning users they must update their phones before the final part of its mobile business is closed down forever.
The South Korean giant gave up on making smartphones after 15 years.
Sign up for Scottish Sun
newsletter
Sign up
2
A number of popular phones will be affected
Credit: Getty
2
Check now before it's too late
Credit: Getty
Existing device owners have been able to carry on receiving important Android updates.
But that all comes to an end in just over two months.
LG announced in 2021 that its mobile division was shutting up shop due to poor sales.
The firm had struggled to compete with new rivals such as Oppo and Xiaomi, as well as long-established brands like Samsung.
Its last phone release was the LG Wing 5G, with a unique design featuring two displays - one of which swivels.
At the time LG revealed it was quitting mobiles the firm said it would continue to offer eligible devices software updates for three years.
Those three years are now coming to an end.
Bosses are planning to switch off their update servers on June 30, according to Android Authority.
After that date, it will no longer be possible to download and install Android updates of any kind.
So, if you are still using an LG smartphone, or have one stored somewhere, it's important to get updating before it's too late.
Google reveals surprise Android upgrade including AI that answers phone for you
"We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude towards our customers who have loved and supported LG Electronics mobile products," LG said.
"After the termination date, you will no longer be able to use the software upgrade services.
"If you wish to use the services, we strongly recommend upgrading your software before June 30, 2025.
"Furthermore, as we will no longer provide application updates, you will not be able to download default applications deleted upon initialization."
The move also spells the end for the LG Bridge software for PCs which allowed mobile users to update too.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Sky Q replacement update as new £6 a month TV service is launched to lure satellite viewers
A brand new Sky Glass Air device comes out next week Q UP Sky Q replacement update as new £6 a month TV service is launched to lure satellite viewers Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IT'S taking Sky "much longer" than the company originally expected to shift satellite fans to streaming, a TV expert has revealed. Sky has been pushing ahead with TV that relies on the internet instead of a satellite dish since 2021. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 New Sky Glass Air starts at £6 per month Next week, yet another Sky Glass model goes on sale, while the beloved Sky Q satellite box hasn't seen a hardware update since 2016. Sky Glass Air is a thinner model without the built in soundbar that's cheaper than the previous models, in a bid to win people over. The firm says 90 per cent of new customers opt for Sky Glass or Sky Stream - but winning over Sky Q loyalists seems to be tricky. Paolo Pescatore, an expert for PP Foresight, previously told The Sun it is "highly unlikely" Sky will ever release a new satellite box. In an update, he says the arrival of a more affordable slimmer model "should strongly resonate with customers" but it "does show a clear razor sharp focus on new sales". "The majority of its existing subscribers are still on the tried and trusted Sky Q platform which relies on a satellite dish," he explained. "Converting this base is taking the company much longer than it originally expected. "On this basis Sky Glass has not been as successful as the company had anticipated. "Despite this, the move in general made sense given the direction of travel with what I'm calling the big TV switch off; likely to happen now in the 2030s and to defend against the rise and threat of streamers by allowing Sky to control the experience and manage customer relationships which it has successfully been able to do. "Also and more importantly, it has allowed Sky to secure retail distribution agreements for products like Sky Stream with others." Discover new features on Sky TV that make it even easier to find favourite shows He warned Sky is still "hugely reliant" on its core and lucrative Sky Q base which it "must avoid upsetting as there are a slew of cheaper alternative TV platforms and services in the market". Last year, Sky signed a contract extension with satellite operator SES that takes the service up to 2029. Sky Q's biggest difference is its ability to record on a box, whereas on Sky Glass it's recorded to the cloud. This means on Sky Q you will always have something to watch if there's ever an outage. And a limited number of programmes and movies can't be recorded to the cloud because of rights issues - whereas on Sky Q you can record what you want. The upside of Sky Glass and Sky Stream recording is that there is no storage limit unlike Sky Q.
North Wales Chronicle
11 hours ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Millions of iPhone users issued urgent App Store warning
Millions of iPhone users and Android users with Apps downloaded from the App Store or Google Store have been urged to ensure they are making security checks. Lee Elliott, chief product officer at Compare and Recycle, said: "Before installing an app from the App Store or Google Play, always ensure it is a verified app and pay attention to its reviews." Users should ensure apps are updated regularly and remember to install any security patches when prompted, too, Lee said. Mr Elliott said: "If you suspect your device has been infected, the first port of call is to turn off your mobile data or Wi-Fi, and uninstall any suspicious apps you can identify. "You could also perform a factory reset. "On Android phones you can run a built-in scan to search for malware and resolve the issue, but due to the OS architecture out of the box, iPhones are well protected and are not generally susceptible to security breaches. "If you're experiencing any strange pop-ups as an Apple user try clearing your browsing history and cache first, and it'll likely solve the problem." He said: "While staying aware of your surroundings is the least you can do to stop your phone being snatched in the first place, there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself and prevent the worst from happening. Recommended reading: "A lesser-known trick for iPhone users is to disable Control Centre access from the lock screen. "This prevents thieves from quickly switching off Wi-Fi or turning on Airplane Mode if they grab your phone while it's locked, helping you retain the ability to track the device via Find My iPhone and making them more likely to let go of the device. "Simply navigate to 'Face ID & Passcode' in settings and toggle off the option for accessing your control centre when the phone is locked."
The Herald Scotland
15 hours ago
- The Herald Scotland
Millions of iPhone users issued urgent App Store warning
Lee Elliott, chief product officer at Compare and Recycle, said: "Before installing an app from the App Store or Google Play, always ensure it is a verified app and pay attention to its reviews." Users should ensure apps are updated regularly and remember to install any security patches when prompted, too, Lee said. Mr Elliott said: "If you suspect your device has been infected, the first port of call is to turn off your mobile data or Wi-Fi, and uninstall any suspicious apps you can identify. "You could also perform a factory reset. "On Android phones you can run a built-in scan to search for malware and resolve the issue, but due to the OS architecture out of the box, iPhones are well protected and are not generally susceptible to security breaches. "If you're experiencing any strange pop-ups as an Apple user try clearing your browsing history and cache first, and it'll likely solve the problem." He said: "While staying aware of your surroundings is the least you can do to stop your phone being snatched in the first place, there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself and prevent the worst from happening. Recommended reading: "A lesser-known trick for iPhone users is to disable Control Centre access from the lock screen. "This prevents thieves from quickly switching off Wi-Fi or turning on Airplane Mode if they grab your phone while it's locked, helping you retain the ability to track the device via Find My iPhone and making them more likely to let go of the device. "Simply navigate to 'Face ID & Passcode' in settings and toggle off the option for accessing your control centre when the phone is locked."
