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Update: LG officially says Optimus 2X and other high-end devices will be upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich

By on November 2, 2011 at 8:29am in Mobile News


Last week there were rumours that the LG Optimus 2X would stay on its current Android OS, never seeing an official update to the latest Android OS 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. This news clearly wasn’t the best news, especially because in Canada there are 3 carriers who are selling the device: WIND Mobile, Videotron and Fido. However, LG has posted a note on their Facebook account stated that the rumours are false and that the Optimus 2X, plus other high-end Android smartphone will be graced with ICS, just no specific timing yet.

“LG firmly denies the rumors that claim LG will not be providing the Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) OS update for the LG Optimus 2X. These rumors are NOT true. LG is currently in the process of planning the ICS OS update for the LG Optimus 2X as well as other LG high-end smartphones. Detailed information on the ICS OS update schedule for specific models will be announced, once the ICS OS is publicly released by Google. Please stay tuned for more updates from LG.”

Update: LG Canada sent us a note stating the following about the ICS upgrades. “LG is committed to offering the best smartphone experience on our Android Optimus phones. We are currently reviewing the latest Android OS release and will be making a decision with our carrier partners on a rollout schedule. Specific phone models and timing of updates will be posted on relevant local websites or at www.lg.com.””

Source: LG Facebook
Via: Engadget

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Discussion

18 comments for “Update: LG officially says Optimus 2X and other high-end devices will be upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich”

  1. meh … still a crappy phone IMO

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    Posted by Shiko Timo Bimo | November 2, 2011, 8:33 am
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  2. Yet they still haven’t updated the Koodo Optimus One to 2.3. Yeah, don’t expect this for a while.

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    Posted by Fobok | November 2, 2011, 8:37 am
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  3. does this phone run stock android?? if so it would be interesting if they put stock ICS on it

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    Posted by jnrbshp | November 2, 2011, 8:39 am
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  4. they said high end, not all of there phones so dont hold your breath for the optimus one.

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    Posted by Abe | November 2, 2011, 8:49 am
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  5. We are still waiting for gingerbread on the 2x so I really wouldn’t hold my breath for ICS. IMHO I don’t think anyone should buy lg phones until they stay good with their promises of updates

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    Posted by picks | November 2, 2011, 9:22 am
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  6. Still waiting for the 2.3 update….. which was suppose to be last april, or last july, or last september, dont know anymore. Lets not get our hopes up.

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    Posted by deez | November 2, 2011, 9:27 am
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  7. I bought the LG Optimus with Wind, had some concerns with it(it restarts constantly, gets very toasty very fast, the battery life is terrible) and they said that most of these problems would be remedied with the Gingerbread upgrade, which would be available in a week or so…..4 months later I gave up and sold it on Kijiji. I will never buy another LG phone again

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    Posted by Brad | November 2, 2011, 10:09 am
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    • i can one up that. i was using an LG Eve for a few months before i sold it.

      i think that handset is still stuck on 1.6….

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      Posted by andy c | November 2, 2011, 12:12 pm

  8. Yeah, I bet, just like they said they’d update most of their phones to 2.3

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    Posted by Dhurr | November 2, 2011, 10:10 am
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  9. I wouldn’t believe this at all guys, still waiting on 2.3 for my Optimus One.

    Suffice to say, I’ll never be buying another LG phone.

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    Posted by Evan | November 2, 2011, 11:50 am
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  10. Probally the best news since a while from LG. I guess they’re throwing all LG Opt 2x owners a bone. I’m going to gnaw at this for a while, but at least there’s a possibility of seeing ICS on my 2x. Willing to wait for the ICS.

    Although, I’ve got to say that I haven’t had many problems at all with my 2x. It’s been running well since day one, except for a handful (~5) of times where I had to reset the phone by taking the battery out. I’ve gotta say that overall I’m quite happy with the phone. The only thing that drags me down is the waiting game. I would rather not know that they’re working on the 2.3 or ICS than to constantly be told that the upgrade will be postponed from one month to the next.

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    Posted by Wes | November 2, 2011, 12:29 pm
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    • I too have th LG X2. Have not had any problems with it but the signal strength is very weak in some parts of Toronto on Wind network. Called Wind and was told those areas are black areas meaning no towers or they are very few and far appart.
      In my opinion Samsung or HTC is the way to go.
      If I knew in Agust 011 that it would take this long to get the software update I would never have gotten it.
      I will stay away from LG. My 2 kids are looking for new phones so I will recommand HTC.

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      Posted by E.D | December 27, 2011, 11:58 pm

  11. hopefully they push the update before discontinuing the phone itself….. The phone is still on 2.2 (as well as the Optimus 3D). how are we gonna get the ICS then?? is LG planning on skipping GB here in Canada??

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    Posted by Sub-Joker | November 2, 2011, 2:02 pm
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  12. Too many people have had to wait for gb for to long here in Canada. Fido, Koodo (optimus one) and Wind. LG must have thought, we really can’t afford to lose any more of our image if we want to continue our mobile sector so lets say we’re going to release ICS. BUT WE SHOULD WAIT AND SEE whether this is just talk to improve the stock price, or a real update

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    Posted by Mike | November 2, 2011, 4:01 pm
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  13. I believre its official. It’s on gmsarena and if you search online that they released the 2.3.4 yesterday. The 3d is slated for later this month. so now we’re just waiting for our providers to release it to us.

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    Posted by Wes | November 2, 2011, 4:43 pm
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  14. Optimus 2x rules!

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    Posted by gingerbread | November 2, 2011, 9:11 pm
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  15. Nexus S gets first dibs :)

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    Posted by CaptainZangetsu | November 4, 2011, 3:34 am
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  16. I too have an LG Optimus 2X, switched over from my iPhone. Worst choice ever, reboots, gets hot when running, recharging twice a day sometimes.

    Bye, bye LG and Wind, guess i’m back to the iPhone 5 when it comes out.

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    Posted by LG Nomore | May 11, 2012, 11:52 am
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