yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[LG Optimus Black] maniAK-:
Despite the lateness in GB i still think this phone kicks ass and will kick more ass once the GB is available and then phone will greatly improve its performance

It is a great phone just lacking support :)
[LG Optimus Black] jithinjay:
a very gud phone indeed...but the only part lacking is the GB update....

Eagerly waiting for it!!!!!:rolleyes:
[LG Optimus Black] dex022:
Yes you are right,but...this is really bad stuff with their support.How long is GB out?Almost a year???This is one of their top phones and no support what so ever,only delays and lies.
[LG Optimus Black] maniAK-:
The lack of support and promises for updates is really bad for a company like LG.

When i bought this phone in May android 2,3 was scheduled for July/August but never happened

They are in a really competitive market not just from Apple but fellow Android phones made by different competitors, LG needs to seriously rethink their strategy on their place in the mobile phone android market (more money and development in software firmware side) as hardware is really good.

Once this has GB i will make this one of my main phones along with my GS1 & GS2

This phone feels better and fits better in hand and pockets :)
[LG Optimus Black] :
I think the problem can come from operators... french ones like to disable services (like tethering) or make you buy 'next generation' phones once you've signed in... if Gb code is ready, the whole thing might be commercial stuff like how to release for france, spain, etc... and please everyone's greed...
[LG Optimus Black] lesp4ul:
Ahh like Blackberry services to disable wifi function unless you pay few bucks more for a month.

EVIL!
[LG Optimus Black] karthik_sa2:
everyday am hoping for the GB release but nothing happens...optimus black is th best selling model for LG yet they just ignoring...
[LG Optimus Black] masterthor:
What makes you say that? I'm pretty sure they had other models that sold way better (and many more units) than OB, such as the O1 for example.
[LG Optimus Black] exe127:
OB kicks ass? do you think OB is the best phone in its price range?
[LG Optimus Black] iNickMe:
well, i think GB will release at 06/11/2011, today i'm back to stock rom v10i, and when i open Software update, it show me next update: 06/11/2011 :D maybe, i don't know, just waiting
[LG Optimus Black] raj_malhotra:
Thanks a lot for the useful information.
[LG Optimus Black] lesp4ul:
There will be no bug(s) free version :D :D :D :p
[LG Optimus Black] mgregor:
Even if there will be some bugs LG wil say: it's not a bug. It's a feature!
[LG Optimus Black] alexstacescus:
Hi all,

I`ve contacted LG support, and they talled me that an update for OB P970 will be available after 15 of September. On 15 they will release an update for LG P990, and shortly for P970. I hope they keep their word :)
[LG Optimus Black] furb3t:
the 1st january 2012 is also after the 15th of september :p
[LG Optimus Black] alexstacescus:
They said "shortly after".... I hope they won`t take that long :))
[LG Optimus Black] selfade:
maybe they are waitig because they`ll skil 2.3 and release 4 for Black ;)

but really - do you think that is any possibility to use a4 in future? (custom or stock)
[LG Optimus Black] Mr. Dimples:
http://theultralinx.com/2011/09/android-ice-cream-sandwich-coming-octobernovember-confirmed.html

Ice cream sandwich is coming... and still our OB dosen't have gingerbread update. Too bad! =(
[LG Optimus Black] rovasant:
I got my OB yesterday and this is my first Android Phone. Just want to know how to check via OTA if the update is already available. BTW, i'm working here in KSA.
[LG Optimus Black] wiqi546:
Reply from LG Support

"There is an update plan available for this handset which is due to be released at the end of September, but we can not yet provide a confirmation on a release date etc. We can only suggest that you continue to visit our website, for future news updates, or by checking via the LG Mobile Support Tool. "
[LG Optimus Black] edslins:
end of october, so...
[LG Optimus Black] mgregor:
...2013...but we can not yet provide a confirmation on a release date... :D
[LG Optimus Black] Arohdin:
I want it, but I have some problems though.

I've got v10e, which I don't know how to root, and I've never rooted a phone before so.... what to do?

link or something?
[LG Optimus Black] redy2006:
First, You can do search before asking question, so we don't waste time giving explanation again and again..

Second, Look at Ilko's thread. Lots information there..
[LG Optimus Black] lesp4ul:
2013? Hahaa they're just wasting their time, only 20% of us are still using this phone in that year :p
[LG Optimus Black] gabwerkz:
Haha. I guess so. Just a battery drain to somehow calibrate it will result in a bootloop as I've read on some users. Complicated eh...
[LG Optimus Black] srik73:
Hi, Just got to know from LG India that Ginger Bread update will be available here in INDIA by October.. Earlier they told me it will be here by aug end or sep begining... :(
[LG Optimus Black] victorash:
I don't think it matters where, but they need to release it already in at least one country and then a custom rom should arrive pretty fast.
[LG Optimus Black] jamiescott23:
Got really really sick of waiting. It's been almost a year since Google released GB and we are still waiting for it. God knows how many months we'll wait for Ice Cream after it's released - assuming our device will get that update!
[LG Optimus Black] victorash:
Can't imagine why is this taking so long. Everyone I know with HTCs and Galaxy S`s have 2.3 since ages ago.

Unless it's some stupid marketing idea from LG to hold off until more and more ppl want it. If this is the case, then LG can *** **** and *** :)
[LG Optimus Black] TheGripper:
My ob shows next update on the 26th of november
[LG Optimus Black] tsakaji30:
#OffTopic

As far as I know, this is a problem with Honeycomb only (that's why there's chinese tablets with Ginger/Froyo instead Honeycomb). This is due a new VM approach they need to do for bigger screens. Besides, one of the ideas with IceCream is to unify and go back to the open source world :)

#OnTopic

I'm desperate too for GB update. Mostly for the front facing camera support for a lot of apps (including Cerberus, a thief protection app I recommend). But I'm very happy with the performance and features (and price hehe) this phone has. I mean, 1Gb memory for apps is A LOT for a 350$ phone! And right now I couldn't find slowdowns on any app or game so: good job LG :)

Enviado desde mi LG-P970 usando Tapatalk
[LG Optimus Black] poging22:
Still no GB? Agh! Should've stick to Samsung :(

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Are there no GB leaks yet for OB? just like Samsung droids? So that explains why OB has no custom rom 2.3
[LG Optimus Black] blankzebra:
Those dates are the next ones the software update application will check for a new version. If you disable the option for automatic checking you will see that this info will be gone off the screen. Those dates are not launching dates for any software.
[LG Optimus Black] lucasmalaguti:
There is a 2.3.7 custom rom for LGOB. Cyanogenmod is still on alpha version, but it is out.
[LG Optimus Black] exe127:
what does it say?
[LG Optimus Black] lesp4ul:
You can always ask google, dude :)
[LG Optimus Black] donjamal:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1206166324#!/LGMobileSingapore
[LG Optimus Black] mujju85:
Guyzz plz give me some info currently i m on nova & i wanted to know that if 2.3 update is released so i have to go back to stock rom or i can directly update it on nova
[LG Optimus Black] poging22:
Android 3.2?
[LG Optimus Black] victorash:
Thread Tools > Unsubscribe from this thread

*wise decision!
[LG Optimus Black] mpleite:
i was using seklfkang5 since 9 days ago. Since last friday, i'm using Selfkang6.

Very very goog results. Its been developed by the Cyanogem maintainer responsable for the LG OB and 2x. Even with LG releasing Ginger, i'll probably stick to selfkang/CM

Good features, good battery (the developer will, in next releases try to optimize it), front camara support for apps (hangouts, etc). Read the changelog

Disclaimer: if you use this i'm not resposable.. this is very premature software and WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE!!! (heheheh)

link: forum does not allow me to post link. Google for "selfkang6" the source is in a site on the domains rootzwiki, and posted by "arcee"

remember: OB is not an easy phone to root. If your not an android expert do not even THINK to try this...
[LG Optimus Black] poging22:
Maybe LG will roll out GB when ICS comes pfft. Then we'll have to wait until next year to taste ICS
[LG Optimus Black] TheGripper:
I think we'll not get ICS afterall .
[LG Optimus Black] lucasmalaguti:
I read somewhere that ICS will work "first" in OMAP devices. Since ICS will stay the same, maybe we wont wait that much.
[LG Optimus Black] ker0ltjuh:
CyanogenMod? Maybe CM8 will be ICS...
[LG Optimus Black] jgzzrico:
This is what LG said to me....

Thank you for your preference for LG.

In a matter of updating LG began with the Android 2.3 update for smartphones Optimus since June and the deployment of the update has been doing in all regions. LG is investing more time and effort to ensure the updating of the operating system to function perfectly, so Optimus customers not experience the types of bugs found in other smartphones that have been updated recently to Android 2.3; and so they can have a positive user experience. We appreciate your patience. Whenever I get more information you will see published on the portal of LG.
[LG Optimus Black] i04055:
If OB got officially supported bt CM, definitely it will be ICS version of CM... CM 8 maybe...
[LG Optimus Black] lesp4ul:
Yes if black's cm7 released then we have not to worry of ice cream. Black currently handled by arcee, CM's important developer.
[LG Optimus Black] lesp4ul:
Nah, typo error... should be 2.3 :p
[LG Optimus Black] TheGripper:
The gb update better be perfect ...
[LG Optimus Black] victorash:
Most probably it won't...
[LG Optimus Black] mayank_kapoor:
diffrence between V10A,V10B,V10D

i understand that these are the different versions of 2.2 released in my country (india)

i have v10a in my phone right now . should i update it to v10d ? is v10d better than v10 a?

thanks

regards

mayank
[LG Optimus Black] mujju85:
i m having v10d default i never update

scrolling not so smooth,many lags while video recording,no option for OTA update,battery cant live more than 1day,front cam not working for video chat tested from yahoo messenger. this are main issue i m facing with v10d hope this will help u & other peoples
[LG Optimus Black] victorash:
What on earth has your question in common with this topic? (see thread name!)

hint: google is your friend
[LG Optimus Black] mayank_kapoor:
yeah i know it was an offtopic question ..

well i posted it because apparently this topic has the most replies .

so i figured i'd get a reply soon.

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and i was unable to find what i wanted on google aswell. our p970 doesent have a lot of info about it online ..i guess
[LG Optimus Black] victorash:
I guess your right, most of the info about p970 is from around here.
[LG Optimus Black] thanhvx:
I've asked LG, it says I should check www.lgblog.co.uk

__quoting____________________________________________

10/10/2011

Thank you for contacting LG Electronics

Dear Customer

Thank you for your email,

We have yet to have confirmation to when the update will be available for the P970. We are asking our customer to view our blog site at www.lgblog.co.uk.

I hope this has been of some assistance to you.

Please do not hesitate in contacting us again should you require any further advice.

Best Regards,

LG Electronics UK Helpdesk

----------------------------------

LG Customer Services

UK: 0844 847 5454 Ireland: 081827 6954

Mon-Fri 8am to 8pm Sat 9am-6pm Sun 11am-5pm

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Received Date : 09/10/2011 21:17 52

The type of inquiry : Software/Hardware updates

Product/Model No. : WCDMA/LGP970

Hi, when we have android gingerbread for the device? Or we will have ice cream sandwich instead? Then when?

Thanh you.
[LG Optimus Black] flexfreak:
Received Date : 10/10/2011 11:04 21

The type of inquiry : Software/Hardware updates

Product/Model No. : Smart Phone/Emerging Device/P970

[GCA110926041350]

As told by LG gingerbread update for P970 will be released in first week of october, Its already 10th of October, when will gingerbread update for LG Optimus Black will be released ?

I am really disappointed waiting since two months.

-----------Reply to Customer Enquiry------------

Dear Customer,

Thanks for sharing your concern with us.

Because of some changes made in software due to which release date is delay. Gingerbread (2.3 version) will come for LGP970 in third week of October 2011.
[LG Optimus Black] garzacorporations:
I think that post that said they're going to release it on 2 week of November is going to be right.
[LG Optimus Black] kishoreblack:
lg says 2.3 will be rolled out during third week of october 11.
[LG Optimus Black] poging22:
Dont ever believe a word from LG
[LG Optimus Black] dfavefenix:
LG=Pathetic

:eek:
[LG Optimus Black] hiteshmali:
lg told emailed me ,

lg reply

Thanks for sharing your concern with us.

Due to software delay now this will release in the third week of oct.
[LG Optimus Black] dharmabm:
Really? and your ringtone still works after you receive your first call? and you don't have any of the other bugs reported in the CM7 forum?
[LG Optimus Black] mertzi:
hehe i can guarantee that it will be far from perfect. LG is a bunch of bunglers. it would have been better to just release a buggy early version 3 months ago with source and let people who actually know what they're doing (NOT LG employees) to polish it and make a good rom like NOVA.
[LG Optimus Black] gabwerkz:
I think they are making sure software would give good impression. Flashed the Marquee dump, UI is as close as gingerbread stock. IF implemented with the upcoming OB update, then it's all good.
[LG Optimus Black] maniAK-:
what iv read in several reviews of LG Marquee is that its not a complete gingerbread stock but almost gingerbread , so maybe the Lg Optimus Black will get the proper android 2.3

unlike the marquee
[LG Optimus Black] Human45:
i m having v10a default i never update my phone,

has anybody experience with v11c ? which is the actual one
[LG Optimus Black] Ilko:
ça depend du bloquage operateur. La derniere version officielle pour les mobiles debloqué en france, c'est la 10C.

Orange = 10B

SFR/Bouygues = 11C
[LG Optimus Black] mpleite:
The first ringtone only bug, i've solved seting the sound options on settingns -> Cyanogen -> Sound, rather than on Settings -> sound

I dont remember what exactly i did there... messed up with setting. but its fine.

the only real thing i still have is that sometimes, like once a day, when im messing with the phone, the phone starts "vibration" mode and does not stop. To stop i must reboot.

there are other minor bugs but they dont make the device unsusable on a daily basis. This is my daily and professional phone, so.. :)
[LG Optimus Black] victorash:
That would be kind of a deal breaker to me. I really don't want a reboot per day. After all, it's not a windows phone.
[LG Optimus Black] pokynsky:
From LG Spain...

lgblog.es (using google translate)

From LG Electronics Spain want to give an official response to questions about software updates LG Optimus range, especially those relating to LG P990 Optimus 2X.

Our intention is to release the 2.3 Gingerbread update as soon as possible. Unfortunately it has not yet been possible to launch a terminal and Spain do not have an official date for their arrival. Each country has specific dates for each terminal to be a process involving partners or third party partners, and this is the reason that you will have heard from official dates for other countries.

So far we have tried to inform first-hand at all times with our forecasts. However these have been changing in recent months and weeks and have chosen not to confirm dates may not be met then.

And confirmed the final date will be communicated as soon as we have through our official channels in social networks and you will be the first to receive the news.

From Spain I apologize LG all sorry for the delay and generated dates dancing around the update. We note for the future and learn from error. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
[LG Optimus Black] donjamal:
here in hugary still in the second half of october
[LG Optimus Black] roof1:
Today I made an inquiry to LG customer service regarding Gingerbread update in Lithuania. This is what they wrote back:

Dear customer!

Android apdate will be available in the end of Autumn.

Best regards,

LG Baltics support group
[LG Optimus Black] patrick69:
No date from LG france support :'( :

LG: Bonjour, Madame Monsieur ..., bienvenue sur l'assistance LG en ligne, en quoi puis-je vous aider ?

me: Bonjour, j'aurais voulu savoir si vous aviez une date pour la mise à jour d'android 2.3 gingerbread sur le mobile LG P970 (optimus black) en france?

LG: Malheureusement à ce jour la date de sortie ne nous a toujours pas été communiqué

me: cette maj est vivement attendue : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1166615 c'est dommage :)

me: :'(

LG: Oui, je le sais bien, je ne peux que vous inviter à la patience, je fais remonter notre conversation au siège

me: merci, en espérant qu'elle arrive bientôt ;)
[LG Optimus Black] radkor:
Read rules:
[LG Optimus Black] reinbeau:
Please remember, English is the language of XDA - you can post in your native language, but you must include the English translation. Patrick, please edit your post with a translation (also send via PM).
[LG Optimus Black] patrick69:
we have some messages before mine in english, french, dutch, chineese etc...Moreover, i resume in english at the beginning of my message...but like you want...
[LG Optimus Black] reinbeau:
Well, now that I'm here moderating hopefully that will all stop. Thank you very much for your compliance.
[LG Optimus Black] vamshikrushna:
CM7 gingerbread 2.3.7 for OB is availabale

Hi All,

Yesterday I have applied CM7 2.3.7 ginger bird 2.3.7 version from cyganamod on my Optimus black ...It got installed successfully ... the thing is I lost all my contacts and WIFI is broken. Except these two things every thing is going fine. If any one tried this please let me know how to fix these two issues.

Thanks

Vamshi Krishna
[LG Optimus Black] lucasmalaguti:
Ginger Bird? LOL :D

Well.. you'd should aways make a backup before flashing. But if you salve contacts on google, that shouldn't be a problem.

About Wifi, its odd because it has always worked fine. Try to check if the settings are all good.
[LG Optimus Black] vamshikrushna:
hehehe :) .. that was a typo ... I installed gingerbread only .... I have verified the wifi settings too ... when I click on wifi check box it is staying at the status "error" instead of "connected"...... if you have a ny recommended settings please post here so that ic an have those in mobile.... if you have that CM 7 ROM zip file with you ... please send me the link to download it ... so that i will try with that one also....
[LG Optimus Black] mgregor:
Install CM7 SelfKANG7-2. In SK7-1 there was a problem with wifi.
[LG Optimus Black] vamshikrushna:
DO you have any link from where I can download CM7 SelfKANG7-2.
[LG Optimus Black] Jack'O:
The same link on RootzWiki where you've downloaded your SK7 now it's modified for SK7-2.

To read is the way!!!
[LG Optimus Black] vamshikrushna:
Thanks dude ... I got it ... after installing it will let you know the update :)
[LG Optimus Black] garzacorporations:
For those talking about CM7, ¿why don't you talk about it in it's own post instead of here? This is only for the generic 2.3 update.
[LG Optimus Black] lucasmalaguti:
Worth to flash the SK7? It is ok for daily usage?.. F*** it, i'm just gonna flash and see it by my self.

Hate to see a lot of cool aps going away.

ops, sorry.. post it in wrong place.

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Dammit!

15 minutes with CM SK7 and i want to go back to nova.

Only if CM was smooth like nova... :( please knzo, wish you done your fantastic work with this CM.

By the way, where is knzo? Haven't see him for a while.
[LG Optimus Black] redy2006:
knzo got busy, and don't have much time to back into development...

You just had your review for just 15 minutes and throw away back to Nova?

How about testing it for 1 day or perhaps a few days? Yet my phone still usable with this custom CM.

And the last one, please, this isn't thread to talk about CyanogenMod. cut it out here...

Thanks.
[LG Optimus Black] lesp4ul:
I'm using CM7 with knzo's mod and gabwerkz scripts, just awesome...
[LG Optimus Black] bluesean:
I am thinking of buying this phone tomorrow....:)

Its costing me $387 :rolleyes:

But Gingerbread 2.3.4 update is what I am concerned for the 2MP front facing camera for video chat. :confused:

Does Skype Video calling work on LG-OB froyo 2.2.2 ? :(

Advice please ..
[LG Optimus Black] Xeon96:
Yes it works, but only in landscape (front camera ofc) mode..those who cannot use this function must update skype :D cuz this option is available for mby 3 weeks now..
[LG Optimus Black] rimatox:
I can use the main camera and the front facing camera with skype video calling, and yes I'm on 2.2 Froyo. :)
[LG Optimus Black] gornog:
Official date for OB 2.3 in France

Good news! :)

French provider SFR publish an update roadmap for Android devices. And in first position we can see that the LG Optimus Black will be released in November with Android 2.3.5. \o/

Source: I cannot post a http link :confused: try "optimisez-votre-mobile-android-mettez-le-a-jour-previsions" in google
[LG Optimus Black] donjamal:
http://www.esphoneblog.com/201​1/10...y-of-android-gingerbread-f​or-the-optimus-2x/
[LG Optimus Black] gornog:
This is a news about the Optimus 2X, not the Optimus Black.
[LG Optimus Black] donjamal:
I know... just an info..maybe we get it too
[LG Optimus Black] exe127:
Breaking news!

LG-HongKong replies :

The gingerbread of 2X will postpone again to the 31 of december due to bug fixing and the most important is, it is just a preliminary news, and may/may not postpone any further.

you can get it from the facebook of LG HongKong
[LG Optimus Black] lesp4ul:
2mp front camera not for skype-ing, it's for narcism.
[LG Optimus Black] redy2006:
Hahahahaha, once we've heard "narcism" here lesp4ul... hanya untuk orang indonesia ini mah.. :D:p

I haven't tried yet with skype, I've update my phone to CM7, perhaps tonight I will try..
[LG Optimus Black] lesp4ul:
Yoi bro :D

P970 was intended for female at first, so LG made this phone equipped with 2MP frontcam. they knew what women wants :rolleyes: (sorry OOT)

I've tried latest skype but only force close i got after i enabled video :D
[LG Optimus Black] bluesean:
:)

:)

:eek:

Thanks :)

Buying it today !
[LG Optimus Black] thanhvx:
You may need to check the battery life. I like the OB because it has an awesome screen, light, powerful enough (plus the price is OK).

But battery life is driving me crazy, this is one of TOP reasons (I think) that people here are longer for Gingerbread with a hope that battery life is improved significantly.
[LG Optimus Black] ogremount:
Exactly!!! The rest of the phone is ok , but battery hardly ever goes trough one day with moderate to heavy use. Same use on X10i gets me nearly 3 days with the 2.3 firmware. And the same was the case there before the update 1 day of use the most.

Yes there are other improvements on Gingerbread but for me the battery efficiency is the top of the list .
[LG Optimus Black] bluesean:
Thanks for the updates...

Finally bought it .... happy now :)

I also have Galaxy S2... its all up to us how to get the best battery life out of the phone :)

Owner of two phones with brightest display, slimmest in thickness, lightest in weigh till date .... very happy :)