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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Major mobile brand is shutting down after 15 years – users warned to take action NOW as urgent deadline nears
Find out why it's time to upgrade if you're affected, below LAST CALL Major mobile brand is shutting down after 15 years – users warned to take action NOW as urgent deadline nears Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HUGE mobile brand is preparing to shut down for good at the end of June. Users now have less than 30 days to take action if they want to receive the very last update for their phones. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 LG has been Credit: Getty LG announced in 2021 that it was closing its smartphone division. Its first Android phone was released more than 15 years ago - although LG's roots in mobile go back even further. LG once held the crown as the world's third-bestselling mobile brand. But the South Korean tech giant struggled to keep up as new rivals emerged including Oppo and Xiaomi, as well as long-established competitors like Samsung. Read more on mobiles FAT THUMBS Android owners warned of new Google Play Store apps that could cost you £5,000 Despite the closure, the company continued to push out important Android updates to existing users. Bosses committed to do it for three years. But that time is now up with the last update due to come out on June 30, marking the very end for LG's mobile business. Affected users will no longer be able to download or install Android updates after that date, making their device more susceptible to cyber attacks. "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. Goodbye Android Lollipop Time to Upgrade! "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 company's last phone product was the LG Wing 5G which featured a unique two display design with one that swivels. LG's final nail in the coffin also spells the end for the LG Bridge, a piece of software allowing mobile users to update via their PC instead. People have reacted with sadness at the final curtain call for LG's mobile devices. "The loss of HTC and LG phones really stagnated the market," one user wrote on Reddit. "I loved the different things they tried. A leather back to a phone!" Another commented: "Time to upgrade my LG Wing!"
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Major mobile brand is shutting down after 15 years – users warned to take action NOW as urgent deadline nears
A HUGE mobile brand is preparing to shut down for good at the end of June. Users now have less than 30 days to take action if they want to receive the 1 LG has been Credit: Getty LG announced in 2021 that it was closing its smartphone division. Its first Android phone was released more than 15 years ago - although LG's roots in mobile go back even further. LG once held the crown as the world's third-bestselling mobile brand. But the South Korean tech giant struggled to keep up as new rivals emerged including Oppo and Xiaomi, as well as long-established competitors like Samsung . Read more on mobiles Despite the closure, the company continued to push out important Android updates to existing users. Bosses committed to do it for three years. But that time is now up with the last update due to come out on June 30, marking the very end for LG's mobile business. Affected users will no longer be able to download or install Android updates after that date, making their device more susceptible to cyber attacks. Most read in Tech "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. Goodbye Android Lollipop Time to Upgrade! "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 company's last phone product was the LG Wing 5G which featured a unique two display design with one that swivels. LG's final nail in the coffin also spells the end for the LG Bridge, a piece of software allowing mobile users to update via their PC instead. People have reacted with sadness at the final curtain call for LG's mobile devices. "The loss of HTC and LG phones really stagnated the market," one user wrote on Reddit. "I loved the different things they tried. A leather back to a phone!" Another commented: "Time to upgrade my LG Wing!" Time to upgrade? Analysis by Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Science Editor at The Sun LG's mobiles have all long been discontinued so you can no longer buy them. And now you won't get software updates either. Security updates are the key part, as experts at LG will no longer plug any loopholes that are uncovered, meaning hackers will be on the look out to exploit them. So, the safest option is to upgrade to a newer handset.
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Huge mobile brand shuts down after 15 years & warns phone owners over urgent deadline to update before permanent closure
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. 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. Read more about Android 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 Most read in Phones & Gadgets 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. Must-know Android tips to boost your phone Get the most out of your Android smartphone with these little-known hacks:
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
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.
The Sun
01-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Huge mobile brand shuts down after 15 years & warns phone owners over urgent deadline to update before permanent closure
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. 2 2 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.
