LG Optimus S receives Android 4.4.2 update – GSM Helpdesk Netherlands

11-08-2014 – LG has launched in the Netherlands in rolling out the Android 4.4.2 update for the LG Optimus Kitkat G. The update the device in an update to the latest version of Android

By: Tim Wijkman – LG today launched in the Netherlands with updating the LG Optimus G. The device that was released by LG in the second half of 2012 in one step update of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean to Android 4.4.2 Kitkat. The last update that the unit received was an update of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean in the autumn of 2012.

LG Optimus S receives Android 4.4.2 Kitkat update
The update to Android 4.4.2 Kitkat ensures that the LG Optimus G almost completely up-to-date one more time. This is expected to also be the last major update are receiving the unit, as the device is’ end-of-life status begins to reach.

LG has, through Guido Hoogvorst, Technical Engineer at LG Benelux, to GSM Helpdesk Netherlands confirmed that the update for the LG Optimus G ‘one of these days is going to be rolled out. Hoogvorst thereby confirms that the so-called ‘FOTA update’ (Firmware Over The Air) has already started and that users of the LG Optimus G from today indeed received that an update is available. Notification on their device The PC Suite update, the update can be installed from a PC is available in a few days, so let Hoogvorst to GSM Helpdesk Netherlands know.

The Android 4.4.2 update for the LG Optimus Kitkat G is rolled out in phases. That means it can take all the users of the LG Optimus G get offered the update. Few days to weeks In the settings menu of the LG Optimus G can be controlled manually or the update is already available for the device.

Ultimately, the update for all LG Optimus G smartphones become available. The user can thereby themselves choose to install, the update downloaded directly to the device via a cellular or Wi-Fi connection and can be used without using a PC. Install the update over the air ‘ Another option is to install using the synchronization tool ‘PC Suite’ the update. The update will be downloaded and installed by a computer via a data cable on the LG Optimus G. The update via PC Suite is available within a few days, is expected.

Users who update for the LG Optimus G direct download to the device and installing it is recommended to download via the update because of its size Wi-Fi connection.

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