According to Google's recently refreshed (after a long time) Android distribution chart, only a little over 10 percent of active devices running the world's most popular mobile OS are currently on the latest platform version. That's certainly a disappointing number considering the already advanced age of the Pie flavor, but while brands like Samsung and Nokia have done a decent job of updating older phones, HTC and LG... haven't.
Multiple Reddit threads seem to confirm the rollout is well underway in Europe, followed by the first update sightings reported on America's largest wireless network. That's right, a handful of lucky Verizon subscribers are claiming they can now download and install the massive enhancement pack on their carrier-locked G7 ThinQ units, backing their reports with a few screenshots substantiating the update.
Our guess is Big Red will ramp up Android Pie delivery over the next 24 hours or so, with all the other major US wireless service providers likely to follow suit in a matter of days or, worst case scenario, a few weeks. That being said, this is a handset that should have really been updated months ago. Seeing as how it was released shortly after the Galaxy S9, LG has no excuse for needing so much more time than Samsung to optimize the Pie-flavored goodie pack for Western markets.
Of course, all's well that ends well, and if Android 9.0 makes your heart desire the LG G7 ThinQ, Best Buy still has the 6.1-incher on sale at an affordable grand total of $240 with upfront Verizon activation or monthly installments.
Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.
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