LG to Shut Down Smartphone Update Servers on June 30, Marking the End of Software Support
In 2021, LG made the decision to exit the smartphone market, signaling the end of an era for the South Korean tech giant. At the time, the company assured its customers that it would continue providing software updates for eligible models for three more years. However, the company is now preparing to shut down its smartphone update servers, ending its support for software updates and app services for LG smartphones. This marks the final step in LG’s exit from the mobile market.
A notice on LG’s official support website confirms that the company will be shutting down its mobile phone update servers on June 30 at 12 AM KST (8:30 PM IST). This includes the termination of key services such as the LG Electronics Mobile Phone Software Upgrade (FOTA), Update Centre, and LG Bridge servers. Once these servers go offline, LG smartphone owners will no longer be able to download or install Android updates, including any available security patches or feature improvements.
In addition to Android updates, LG will cease providing app-based update services, meaning users will also be unable to recover or download default apps that were deleted after initialization. LG has assured users that any personal data collected for the purpose of these services will be destroyed when the shutdown occurs, in accordance with legal requirements and company policies.
For LG users with pending software updates, it’s crucial to update their devices as soon as possible. With the latest Android version on LG phones already several generations behind, the lack of further updates will leave these devices vulnerable to security risks and limit access to new features. The company’s move to discontinue its update servers comes almost four years after its exit from the smartphone industry in 2021, when it announced its shift to focus on growth areas such as electric vehicles, smart home solutions, and AI technologies.