Home
›
News
›
LG Optimus 7 likely not getting Windows Phone 7.8

LG Optimus 7 likely not getting Windows Phone 7.8

Posted: 23 Nov 2012, 04:28, by Nick T.

Categories: Windows Windows LG LG Software updates Software updates

Discuss 10

LG Optimus 7 likely not getting Windows Phone 7.8

Those of you who are holding on to their aging, yet trusty LG Optimus 7 smartphones are in for some pretty sad news. It looks like the device isn't going to receive the Windows Phone 7.8 update and will be stuck with 7.5 Refresh 'till the end of time. (Or until it breaks and gets replaced.)

Word comes from an LG representative in Poland, who provided the following response to a customer concerned about the new software's release: "Please note that it is not expected to introduce software update for your version of the E900 to 7.8". Or at least that's the interpretation Google Translate provided for us.

The reason why the LG Optimus 7 isn't getting the update isn't clear. What we don't know either is exactly which legacy Windows Phone handsets will get the new software. However, evidence suggests that the Nokia Lumia 900 and Lumia 800 are on the list. Microsoft's Ben Rudolph demonstrated Windows Phone 7.8 on the former, and back in September, the latter device was caught running the update.

Nevertheless, we hope that LG will eventually change its mind and will make sure its loyal Windows Phone users get treated to an update. If rumors are to be believed, Windows Phone 7.8 should start rolling out in the near future.

source: wp7.com.pl via Pocketnow

Discuss10

Sharp IGZO displays find customers, to arrive in Q2 2013 23 Nov
Prev news

Sale alert: Android's most popular keyboard SwiftKey 3 is 50% off for Black 23 Nov
Next news

Related phones

LG Optimus 7

Specifications
News (16)
Review 8.5/10
User Reviews (7) 8.1/10

Discussions (3)
Photos
Size it
360°
Manual

10 Comments
Follow Following

Options

Want to comment? Please login or register.

1. lolwoot posted on 23 Nov 2012, 07:33 1 0

hmmm~~~let me see, trash can or into the toilet?

2. Arthurhkt posted on 23 Nov 2012, 09:28 0 0

s**t, the worst nightmare of mine really happen....

3. Arthurhkt posted on 23 Nov 2012, 09:37 0 0

Please LG... for the sake of the Windows Phone user please update the god damn phone into 7.8!!!!!

4. jubbing posted on 23 Nov 2012, 10:16 0 0

Typical LG. Same motto on Android and WP7

5. StreetNerd posted on 23 Nov 2012, 10:46 0 0

i rly dont care for those people...

why should u buy a LG WP7 device? hell ugly compared to the Omnia7/focus and htc 1st gen line up back thn

6. Arthurhkt posted on 23 Nov 2012, 12:00 0 0

well, the reason why i get LG Optimus is because in Malaysia by the time WP release only Optimus 7 are available at here, there is no other choices.

7. phil2n posted on 23 Nov 2012, 18:47 0 1

HTC radar is also available in Malaysia

9. StreetNerd posted on 24 Nov 2012, 14:28 0 0

HTC radar = 2nd gen device

This comment is posted in response to #7 Show

This comment is posted in response to #7 Hide

10. thelegend6657 posted on 28 Nov 2012, 19:37 0 0

He said not available at that time , are you f**kin retarded ?

This comment is posted in response to #7 Show

This comment is posted in response to #7 Hide

8. joey_sfb posted on 23 Nov 2012, 19:02 0 0

People should know that buying LG mean no update by now.

The main reason their phones are cheaper is they don't factor the cost of having programmers to update their buggy software.

Get Samsung, so far their update are prompt and therefore price that way.

Want to comment? Please login or register.

Samsung Galaxy S4
- Announced: 14 Mar 2013
- OS: Android 4.2.2
- Hardware: Quad core, 1900 MHz, Krait 300, 2048 MB RAM
- Display: 5.0 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels, Capacitive Touchscreen
- Camera 13 megapixels, 1920x1080 (1080p HD) video
- Technology: GSM (850 900 1800 1900)
- Data: LTE Cat3 Downlink 100 Mbit/s LTE Cat3/4 Uplink 50 Mbit/s HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s UMTS EDGE GPRS
Apple iPhone 5
- Announced: 12 Sep 2012
- OS: iOS
- Hardware: Dual core, 1300 MHz, Apple Swift, 1016 MB RAM
- Display: 4.0 inches, 640 x 1136 pixels, Capacitive Touchscreen
- Camera 8 megapixels, 1920x1080 (1080p HD) video
- Technology: GSM (850 900 1800 1900), CDMA (800 1700/2100 1900)
- Data: LTE Cat3 Downlink 100 Mbit/s HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s UMTS EDGE GPRS EV-DO Rev.A EV-DO Rev.B
Samsung GALAXY Note II
- Announced: 29 Aug 2012
- OS: Android 4.1.2 4.1.1
- Hardware: Quad core, 1600 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9, 2048 MB RAM
- Display: 5.5 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels, Capacitive Touchscreen
- Camera 8 megapixels, 1920x1080 (1080p HD) video
- Battery: 35 hours of Talk Time, 980 hours of Stand-by
- Technology: GSM (850 900 1800 1900)
- Data: LTE Cat3 Downlink 100 Mbit/s LTE Cat3/4 Uplink 50 Mbit/s HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s UMTS EDGE GPRS
HTC One
- Announced: 19 Feb 2013
- OS: Android 4.1.2
- Hardware: Quad core, 1700 MHz, Krait 300, 2048 MB RAM
- Display: 4.7 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels, Capacitive Touchscreen
- Camera 4 megapixels, 1920x1080 (1080p HD) video
- Technology: GSM (850 900 1800 1900), CDMA (800 1900)
- Data: LTE HSPA (unspecified) UMTS EDGE GPRS
Sony Xperia Z
- Announced: 07 Jan 2013
- OS: Android 4.1.2
- Hardware: Quad core, 1500 MHz, Krait, 2048 MB RAM
- Display: 5.0 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels, Capacitive Touchscreen
- Camera 13.1 megapixels, 1920x1080 (1080p HD) video
- Battery: 11 hours of Talk Time, 550 hours of Stand-by
- Technology: GSM (850 900 1800 1900)
- Data: LTE Cat3 Downlink 100 Mbit/s LTE Cat3/4 Uplink 50 Mbit/s HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s UMTS EDGE GPRS
Google Nexus 4
- Announced: 29 Oct 2012
- OS: Android 4.2.2 4.2.1 4.2
- Hardware: Quad core, 1500 MHz, Krait, 2048 MB RAM
- Display: 4.7 inches, 768 x 1280 pixels, Capacitive Touchscreen
- Camera 8 megapixels, 1920x1080 (1080p HD) video
- Battery: 15.3 hours of Talk Time, 390 hours of Stand-by
- Technology: GSM (850 900 1800 1900)
- Data: HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s UMTS EDGE GPRS
LG Optimus G
- Announced: 28 Aug 2012
- OS: Android 4.1.2 4.0.4
- Hardware: Quad core, 1500 MHz, Krait, 2048 MB RAM
- Display: 4.7 inches, 768 x 1280 pixels, Capacitive Touchscreen
- Camera 13 megapixels, 1920x1080 (1080p HD) video
- Battery: 15 hours of Talk Time, 335 hours of Stand-by
- Technology: GSM (850 900 1800 1900)
- Data: LTE HSPA (unspecified) UMTS EDGE GPRS
Nokia Lumia 920
- Announced: 05 Sep 2012
- OS: Windows Phone 8
- Hardware: Dual core, 1500 MHz, Krait, 1024 MB RAM
- Display: 4.5 inches, 768 x 1280 pixels, Capacitive Touchscreen
- Camera 8.7 megapixels, 1920x1080 (1080p HD) video
- Battery: 17 hours of Talk Time, 400 hours of Stand-by
- Technology: GSM (850 900 1800 1900)
- Data: LTE Cat3 Downlink 100 Mbit/s LTE Cat3/4 Uplink 50 Mbit/s HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s UMTS EDGE GPRS

Carriers

Manufacturers

Phone tools

Carriers

Manufacturers

Tablet tools

Phone Links

LG Optimus 7 likely not getting Windows Phone 7.8

Share:

Share:

Related phones

Related News (Optimus 7)

10 Comments Follow Following

1. lolwoot posted on 23 Nov 2012, 07:33 1 0

2. Arthurhkt posted on 23 Nov 2012, 09:28 0 0

3. Arthurhkt posted on 23 Nov 2012, 09:37 0 0

4. jubbing posted on 23 Nov 2012, 10:16 0 0

5. StreetNerd posted on 23 Nov 2012, 10:46 0 0

6. Arthurhkt posted on 23 Nov 2012, 12:00 0 0

7. phil2n posted on 23 Nov 2012, 18:47 0 1

9. StreetNerd posted on 24 Nov 2012, 14:28 0 0

10. thelegend6657 posted on 28 Nov 2012, 19:37 0 0

8. joey_sfb posted on 23 Nov 2012, 19:02 0 0

Popular stories

Hot Phones

Interesting stories

Samsung officials confirm 5.9-inch Note III will come at IFA

All from Google I/O 2013

Nokia Lumia 925 - thinnest WP8 smartphone to date

The forbidden fruit: 7 great apps Google does not allow on Play store

Google I/O 2013 is coming, but what will it bring?

10 great personalization apps for Android

Verizon's Nokia Lumia 928 vs AT&T's Nokia Lumia 920

Nokia Lumia 928 official as Verizon exclusive

10 Comments
Follow Following