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The LG Optimus One is an entry-level series of touch-screen smartphones manufactured by LG Electronics, Inc. It was released running the Android2.2 Froyo, and later LG released software to upgrade it to Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Although the basic physical form factor of each variant is the same, the variants have differences in hard button shape and layout, the form of the metal side bezel and the user interfaces added by LG or various carriers. Versions of the Optimus One exist that operate on various frequency bands and either GSM or CDMA-based network protocols. They may also feature one or more variations in hardware, such as a faster processor, the addition of a physical keyboard, a modem with higher theoretical speeds, or a better digital camera.
Since sales first began in mid-November 2010, LG has released ten variants, though some differ very little from others. The Optimus One line is the first LG smartphone line to sell more than 1 million units. As of December 10, 2010[update] more than 2 million units have been sold worldwide, with 1.3 million units sold in North America, 450,000 units sold in South Korea, 200,000 units sold in Europe and 50,000 units sold in Asia and the CIS.[1]
Variants
Because of the different technologies used by wireless operators in the United States, many variants of the LG Optimus One exist, usually replacing the word "One" with a single letter representing the carrier. For example, the LG Optimus M was offered exclusively by MetroPCS, while the LG Optimus T was only available at T-Mobile USA.
Primary configuration
The Optimus One P500 was the first version offered for sale, with sales beginning in South Korea in mid-November 2010.[1] This GSM version of the phone is sold by wireless communications service providers in Asia, Europe and Canada.[7]
In Canada, the LG Optimus One (P500h) is sold by Telus Mobility since December 2010 and its brand Koodo Mobile since February 2011, with UMTS frequency at 850, 1900, and 2100 MHz.
In Turkey, a matte black variant is sold as the LG Optimus One (P503).[8]
Walmart Family Mobile released the LG Optimus One (P504) in charcoal in September 2011.[9]
Carrier variants
LG Optimus S: The LG Optimus S was initially released by Sprint in charcoal gray and purple on October 31, 2010.[3] It includes the Sprint IDgraphical user interface (GUI) and CDMA network connectivity. While it is similar to the Optimus One, the Optimus S features minor hardware differences. This device has four distinct hard keys and a metal accent that covers the top of the device and one-third of each side. The 3.5mm TRS connector, the power button and the volume buttons are all incorporated into the metal band. There are also two hard keys on the right side of the phone. One button activates the voice dialer and another activates the camera. The "Menu" and "Home" buttons on the S are transposed as compared to all other variants of the Optimus One.
LG Optimus 3G: Telus Mobility released this phone for the Manitoba and Northern Ontario regions, where only Telus' CDMA network can be used. It is a variant of the LG Optimus S. The Optimus 3G was unavailable at Koodo Mobile, a Telus brand. Sales of this phone in Canada have now been discontinued.
LG Optimus C: Cricket Wireless launched this phone on March 17, 2011.
LG Optimus M: MetroPCS launched this phone in silver on November 24, 2010.[10] Unlike other CDMA variants of the Optimus One, which support the EV-DO Rev. A standard, the Optimus M supports only the slower EV-DO Rel. 0 standard. In addition to supporting 800 MHz cellular and 1900 MHz PCS radio frequency bands, the Optimus M also supports the 1700/2011 MHz AWS frequency bands.[11]
LG Phoenix: available from AT&T Mobility in the United States, and from Rogers Wireless and Chatr in Canada. It was released on May 10, 2011 for Rogers and since August 2011 for Chatr. Canadian mobile virtual network operators which resell Rogers Wireless services, such as SearsConnect, also offer the LG Phoenix. The phone's colour is blue.
LG Thrive: released in silver, it is similar to the LG Phoenix, but designed for AT&T's prepaid GoPhone customers.[12]
LG Optimus T: released by T-Mobile USA in black, titanium and burgundy on November 3, 2010.[13]
LG Optimus U: released by US Cellular in black on December 13, 2010.[14]
LG Optimus V: released by Virgin Mobile USA in black on February 1, 2011.[15] The Optimus V has few applications beyond a "stock" version of Android 2.2.
LG Vortex: Verizon Wireless released this phone in black and violet on November 18, 2010.[16]
The LG Optimus Chic features a camera with a higher 5 megapixel (MP) resolution and a modem with faster upload speeds of 2 Mbit/s instead of 0.35 Mbit/s.
LG Optimus Net
After clearing out and discontinuing the LG Optimus Chic due to poor sales, Bell Mobility released the LG Optimus Net on October 27, 2011. The Net is equipped with a faster 800 MHz processor, but features a slower HSPA+ modem with 3.6 Mbit/s download speeds, compared to the Optimus One and Chic's 600 MHz processor and 7.2 Mbit/s HSPA+ download speeds. It also features the same 3.15 megapixel (MP) camera as the Optimus One, but this resolution is lower than the Optimus Chic's 5 MP camera.[17]
LG Optimus Pro
The LG Optimus Pro is a variant of the Optimus Net, featuring a physical QWERTY keyboard, a 3 MP camera, a 2.8" screen, and Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
LG Optimus Elite
Released exclusively for the Australian network Optus, the LG Optimus Elite features a 3.5 inch screen, 5 MP camera with flash, and a dual-core processor.
Update history
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
On December 8, 2010 LG announced that it would need to study the Gingerbread Compatibility Definition Document and the public branch open source code before it could determine if the Optimus One series could be upgraded to Android 2.3 Gingerbread.[18] However, on December 9, 2010, LG stated that it will update Optimus One devices to Android 2.3, but a date for the upgrade was not specified.[2] Responding to a question posted on LG India's Facebook page on March 16, 2011, an LG representative initially stated that the 2.3 update will be available in late May via the Android Market, but hours later added that the upgrade is not confirmed and the information was subject to change.[19]
The following details the history of the Gingerbread update rollout:
The first country to receive the update was Romania.[20]
This was followed by Russia, Brazil and the rest of the world soon after, according to LG's Facebook page.[21]
On August 28, 2011, the update for LG Optimus One has started rolling out on various parts of the world.[22]
On September 14, 2011, the update for American provider Sprint's LG Optimus S was issued.
On September 27, 2011, this update was halted because it caused multiple issues for users.[23]
On November 8, 2011, the update was released for the Canadian provider Telus Mobility and its brand Koodo Mobile to all customers with the LG Optimus One P500h.[24]
On February 9, 2012, LG released the update for LG Phoenix users on AT&T Mobility
Metro PCS prepare to release LG Optimus M+ with new processor, bigger screen, better bluetooth connectivity and higher camera resolutions than the old one.[25]
On April 4, 2012, the update for American provider Sprint's LG Optimus S was issued (Android 2.3 ZVJ).[26]
Sprint and Virgin Mobile released a successor to the phone: LG Optimus Elite, on April 22, 2012.[27]
Graham, Flora (2010-11-05). "LG Optimus One P500 review". reviews.cnet.co.uk. CBS Interactive Limited. Archived from the original on 2011-02-08. Retrieved 2011-02-28. Another feature missing on the Optimus One is Flash Player 10 support. Although it's supported by Android 2.2, the Optimus One's screen resolution is too low for Flash to work.
"AT&T and LG Launch First Smartphone for GoPhone" (Press release). AT&T Intellectual Property. 2011-04-12. Archived from the original on 2011-04-15. Retrieved 2011-04-12. LG Thrive and its post-paid version, LG Phoenix available on April 17 from LG Mobile Phones.
"LG '옵티머스원', 글로벌 200만대 돌파" [LG 'Optimus One', Global 2 million mark 2010/12/10]. lge.co.kr (in Korean). LG Electronics, Inc. 2010-12-10. Archived from the original on 2011-02-17. Retrieved 2011-02-28. Sales of 1.3 million in North America, South Korea 450,000, 200,000 in Europe and CIS / Asia 50,000.
"LG Mobile Optimus Facebook Posting". lg.com. LG Electronics, Inc. 2010-12-08. Archived from the original on 2011-04-15. Retrieved 2011-02-28. Once the CDD and the source code is public, LG will evaluate the upgradability of the Optimus Series.
"LG Optimus M Datasheet"(PDF). lg.com. LG Electronics, Inc. 2010. Retrieved 2011-04-24. 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA, 1.7/2.1 GHz AWS,
"LG Optimus V User Guide P/NO: MFL67014001(1.0)"(PDF). lg.com/us/. LG Electronics, Inc. 2011. Archived from the original(PDF) on 2011-04-16. Retrieved 2011-04-15. The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested for use at the ear is 0.70 W/kg and when worn on the body, is 0.57 W/kg.
"Optimus One OS Upgrade". lg.com. LG Electronics, Inc. 2010-12-09. Archived from the original on 2011-04-15. Retrieved 2011-02-28. LG will upgrade all Optimus One smartphones currently using the Froyo OS to the next version of the Android OS, Gingerbread.
"Verizon Wireless And LG Mobile Phones Create A Whirlwind Of Possibilities With The LG Vortex". news.vzw.com (Press release). Verizon Wireless. 2010-11-15. Archived from the original on 2010-11-18. Retrieved 2011-02-28. 11/15/2010 BASKING RIDGE, NJ, and SAN DIEGO, CA — Verizon Wireless and LG Mobile Phones today announced the LG Vortex will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com on Nov. 18.
"Walmart Family Mobile - LG Optimus One Prepaid Cell Phone". walmart.com. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-10-11. Retrieved 2011-10-07. Preloaded with Voice Actions for Android, the LG Optimus One lets you make calls, send messages, play music and more with simple voice commands.
