Unquestionably, LG was one of the most innovative smartphone manufacturers. Their products, such as the LG Velvet and LG Wings, introduced some truly ground-breaking innovations to the market. But the company was compelled to exit the smartphone business because it was unable to make enough profit margins. As one of the oldest tech giants in the industry, this announcement came as a huge shock because nobody had really expected their abrupt exit from the market.
Anyway, many people who had actually bought the LG devices just a few days before the headline were concerned if the brand support for software and after-sales services will be there or not. Well, in response to this, LG clarified that all the devices will get proper after-sales services and OTA updates will be provided to the devices until they’re marked EOL (End-of-life) for the updates. Keeping up with its promise, the brand has confirmed that LG Velvet will receive the Android 13 update in Q1 of 2023.
The LG Velvet and other LG smartphones are still in widespread use by numerous people. Anyhow, according to a recent post on its support forums, LG will release Android 13 for the LG Velvet in the first quarter of 2023. The software update plan specifies that LG will deliver Android security updates for the LG Wing, LG Q61, LG Q92 5G, and LG Q52 5G in the upcoming quarter, but it does not specify when the LG Wing would receive its Android 13 update.
You will need to wait a little longer to get the most recent updates if you live anywhere other than South Korea, where this software release schedule only applies. We expect LG to release the Android 13 upgrade for the LG Velvet in further markets in the second quarter based on the rollout schedule for this year. Users may have to wait a long time for the Android 13 update because the LG Wing only recently received the Android 12 update.
In any case, Android 13 is at least being made available to LG Wings customers. Although the delayed rollout schedule may have left some customers dissatisfied, what could be better than getting updates from a discontinued brand in the smartphone market? Better late than never, I guess. As of right now, there is no official confirmation of the LG Wings smartphone receiving Android 13.
RELATED
- Android 12 update for the LG V50 ThinQ rolls out in the US
- LG’s exit helps Motorola become the third largest smartphone brand in the US
- LG Showcases the ARTCOOL Gallery Air-conditioner Equipped With a 27-inch Display
Comments