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- LG will continue to provide software updates for certain phones in certain regions, even after the closure of its mobile division.
- Android 12 may also be on the cards of some LG phones.
- However, the company’s plans are not immutable.
LG is officially shutting down its smartphone business, and while this means that we will not see any new LG phones in the future, the company has not completely abandoned its existing devices. Not yet.
The company noted in its press release that it will continue to provide software updates for its phones and that these updates vary by region.
Separately, the company also provided a little more clarity on its Korean website (h / t XDA Developers) regarding software support plans for your phones.
According to LG (automatically translated), the update of Android 11 is underway for some models, as previously announced. Some LG phones will also be upgraded to Android 12. However, plans to update the operating system will depend on Google’s distribution schedule, product performance and product stabilization.
The company also plans to continue providing security updates for its phones, but says it may change its policy at any time in the future.
Essentially, LG’s software support plans are in the air. You can get the Android 12 update on your LG Velvet or Wing, but don’t be too sure about that now.
Given that the mobile division is undergoing a major transition, we will not be surprised if some of the promised updates are also delayed. In addition, LG does not have a long history of providing software updates in a timely manner. Their devices are usually updated months after their peers, and we expect these schedules to become even more uncertain in the future.
When asked about the matter, LG spokesman Ken Hong said Android Authority, “Yes, future Android updates will come for some phones in certain markets, although I don’t know if the U.S. is included in that list.”
The official referred us to the US team for further clarification on software updates for LG phones in the region. We will update this article if and when we get a response from the company.