Sprint joins Verizon in releasing Lollipop for the LG G2

People generally consider Verizon to be America's worst carrier when it comes to software updates (or rather, how fast it is in releasing them). However, for the LG G2 Verizon proved to be a lot quicker with the Lollipop release than Sprint.

Verizon's G2 units have been getting the tasty treat since last month, whereas Sprint is only now commencing its over-the-air rollout.

So if you own an LG G2 bought from Sprint, expect to see an update notification popping up soon - within the next few days or weeks, that is. The new release contains everything that's new in Android 5.0 (both from Google as well as LG), but also an "update to FM radio software".

After applying the update, you'll be on software version ZVG. The previous one was ZVE, released in October 2014.

As usual, if you're impatient and don't want to wait for the update notification, you can try to manually check by using the appropriate option in your phone's Settings menu.

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Galaxy Alpha, S5 Active, and LG G2 on AT&T all get Lollipop

The Lollipop updates keep rolling out day after day this season. This time around one carrier has simultaneously pushed out the updates to Android 5.0 for no less three devices.

The carrier in question is AT&T and the handsets we're talking about are the Samsung Galaxy Alpha,Galaxy S5 Active, and LG G2. So if you've purchased any one of these from AT&T, know that a tasty Lollipop treat is on its way to you.

Of note is the fact that other variations of Samsung's Galaxy Alpha (for other carriers and for international markets) don't yet seem to have the Lollipop update available, which means this is now making its debut on AT&T's model.

The situation isn't the same for the other two phones - we've previously seen Lollipop rollouts for both the Galaxy S5 Active (internationally) as well as the LG G2 (for which both Verizon and T-Mobile have already commenced the procedure).

For the Galaxy Alpha, the update comes in at 1GB and makes it run Android 5.0.2, build LRX22G.G850AUCU1BOC6. Aside from everything that's new in that software version, the update also removes the SoftCard app.

In the case of the Galaxy S5 Active, the download size is 1.4GB, the version you'll run afterwards is Android 5.0, and the build number is LRX21T.G870AUCU1BOC5.

For the LG G2, the new release removes Browser Bar, Famigo, AT&T Code Scanner, and Beats Music. The update file is 725MB in size, and after performing the procedure you'll be on Android 5.0.2 and software version D80030f.

Regardless of which of these devices you have, you can obviously try and manually check for the update by using the appropriate option in Settings. This may or may not make the download start immediately. If it doesn't, then know that the rollouts should make their way to all phones out there in a few days.

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T-Mobile's LG G2 should receive a Lollipop treat starting today

Following in the footsteps of Verizon's model, the LG G2 for T-Mobile should start getting the update to Android 5.0 Lollipop today. This is according to the latest update information posted by the carrier itself, so it's pretty much as official as it can be.

Unless some last minute errors crop up, the rollout is imminent (if it hasn't started already). However, you're supposed to be patient, since T-Mobile estimates that the new software will have reached all G2 units it sold by May 22. Over-the-air rollouts are usually staged, and this timeline gives you an idea of just how long you'll have to wait for the update in the worst case scenario.

If you don't like such waits, then you can do one of two things: either manually check for the update on your phone (by going to Settings > General > About phone > Update center > System updates), or use a computer and LG's Mobile Support Tool to get and install it (full details are available at the Source link).

Included in the new release is just the bump in Android version to 5.0, along with LG's interpretation of its UI overlay on top of that. It looks like there are no new apps built in.

To get the new software, you need to have 50% or more battery life left, and at least 617MB of free space (since that's how big the download is). After applying the update, you'll be running software version D80130b.

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Lollipop arrives for LG G2 phones on Vodafone Italy

The Lollipop update for the LG G2 is expanding- starting from South Korea, it already hit US carrierVerizon and it has now arrived at Vodafone in Italy and Spain.

The update seems to be limited to Vodafone devices. It will bump the software version to V30D and can be downloaded over the air or installed from a computer. You can also manually grab the file and flash it, if you know how.

Note that only the 16GB model is getting updated in Italy and that ROM is not compatible with the 32GB model. You can flash the Vodafone Spain update for 32GB LG G2 phones instead. Or wait for the official OTA update to become available.

Follow the source link for download links to the ROM files.

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Verizon rolls out Android Lollipop update for LG G2

Android Lollipop update season is still upon us, and going strong by all accounts. The latest smartphone to be blessed with an upgrade that will make it run Lollipop is LG's G2. Specifically, Verizon's LG G2.

The carrier nicknamed Big Red has already posted the update documentation (available here in PDF form), which means the new software should start rolling out today.

As always, though, keep in mind that such rollouts are staged, so it might be a few days before you see the update reach your phone. In case you're impatient, you can always check for it manually by using the menu inside of Settings.

After applying the update, you'll be running software version VS98039A. The new release updates LG's UI overlay to that employed by the G3, aside from bringing you all the things that Google changed in Lollipop.

The new lock screen is in too, complete with notifications, and the Android buttons get a new design. Settings are searchable, and floating action buttons can be seen everywhere.

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LG India confirms Android 5.0 Lollipop for G2 in Q2

LG rolled out the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the G2 smartphone in South Korea back in mid-January. After a long wait, the Indian owners of G2 finally get a word on Lollipop update - to expect it in Q2 of 2015.

LG India’s Twitter account revealed that the G2 owners will get the Android 5.0 Lollipop update in the second quarter of 2015 - between April and June. This will be a major update from the current KitKat and hence we recommend to backup your data, perform a factory reset and then download the Lollipop update over a Wi-Fi connection.

LG had released the Lollipop update for the G3 in India but the performance of the update is not that exemplary. Quite possible that the Android 5.0’s memory leak bug is causing that and is expected to be fixed with the Android 5.1 Lollipop update.

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