LG Optimus One
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The Optimus One with Google is a family of entry-level, touch-screen smartphone
s manufactured by LG Electronics, Inc.
Initially released running the Android 2.2 Froyo software stack, LG plans to release software to upgrade the many variants 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.
Since sales first began in mid-November 2010, LG has released seven variants, with at least one more on the way. The Optimus One line is the first LG smartphone line to sell more than 1 million units. 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.
The internal name of the Optimus One during product development was "Thunder".
, 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 is offered exclusively by MetroPCS
, while the LG Optimus T is only available at T-Mobile USA
.
In Canada, the LG Optimus One (P500h) is sold by Telus Mobility
and its brand Koodo Mobile
, with UMTS frequency at 850, 1900, and 2100 Mhz.
In Turkey, a matte black variant is sold as the LG Optimus One (P503).
Walmart Family Mobile released the LG Optimus One (P504) in charcoal in September 2011 with a price of US$198.88.
launched the LG MS690 Optimus M in silver on November 24, 2010. 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.
, AT&T Mobility carries the LG Phoenix (P505) in dark blue for $49.00 to post-paid customers signing a two-year contract.
In Canada
, Rogers Wireless
released the LG Phoenix on May 10, 2011. Rogers-owned Chatr
carried this smartphone since August 2011. Mobile virtual network operator
s such as Royal Bank of Canada
's Talk & Save may also offer the LG Phoenix.
released the LG LS670 Optimus S version in charcoal gray and purple on October 31, 2010 with an initial two-year contract price of US$149.99. The Optimus S features the Sprint ID UI and CDMA network connectivity.
Similar in physical form to the P500, U and V variants, 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. Like the U and V variants, this device has two hard keys on the right side of the phone that are not on other variants. 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.
released the LG P509 Optimus T in black, titanium and burgundy on November 3, 2010 with an initial non-contract price of US$239.99 or a two-year contract price of US$79.99.
Similar in physical form to the P500, S and V variants, 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. Like the S and V variants, this device has two hard keys on the right side of the phone that are not on other variants. One button activates the voice dialer and another activates the camera.
released the LG VM670 Optimus V in black on February 1, 2011 at a non-contract price of US$149.99. Virgin Mobile briefly raised the price in March 2011 to $199.99 before lowering back to the original US$149.99 in June 2011.
Of all the variants of the Optimus One released worldwide, the Optimus V is the closest to the "stock" version of Android 2.2, having no menu "skin" and a few applications added by Virgin Mobile.
Similar in physical form to the P500, S and U variants, this device has four distinct hard keys and a metallic 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 metallic band. Like the S and U variants, this device has two hard keys on the right side of the phone that are not on other variants. One button activates the voice dialer and another activates the camera.
released the LG VS660 Vortex in black and violet on November 18, 2010 with an initial two-year contract price of US$179.99.
The following details the history of the Gingerbread update rollout:
Smartphone
A smartphone is a high-end mobile phone built on a mobile computing platform, with more advanced computing ability and connectivity than a contemporary feature phone. The first smartphones were devices that mainly combined the functions of a personal digital assistant and a mobile phone or camera...
s manufactured by LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics
LG Electronics is a global electronics and telecommunications company headquartered in Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea. The company operates its business through five divisions: mobile communications, home entertainment, home appliance, air conditioning and business solution...
Initially released running the Android 2.2 Froyo software stack, LG plans to release software to upgrade the many variants 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.
Since sales first began in mid-November 2010, LG has released seven variants, with at least one more on the way. The Optimus One line is the first LG smartphone line to sell more than 1 million units. 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.
The internal name of the Optimus One during product development was "Thunder".
Variants
Wireless communications service providers in North America have sold more than 1.3 million Optimus One smartphones . However, due to different technologies used by operators in the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, 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 is offered exclusively by MetroPCS
MetroPCS
MetroPCS Communications, Inc. , formerly known as General Wireless, Inc., is an American mobile phone service provider. It operates the fifth largest mobile telecommunications network in the US, with 8.9 million subscribers as of May 2011...
, while the LG Optimus T is only available at T-Mobile USA
T-Mobile USA
T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an American mobile-network operator, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, that provides wireless voice, messaging and data services in the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company is the fourth-largest wireless carrier in the U.S. market with 33.73...
.
LG Optimus One
The Optimus One P500 was the first version offered for sale, with sales beginning in South Korea in mid-November 2010. This GSM version of the phone is sold by wireless communications service providers in Asia, Europe and Canada. more than 700,000 of this model have been sold with 450,000 sold in South Korea, 200,000 sold in Europe and 50,000 sold in Asia and the CIS. LG expects the number of Optimus One units sold to increase dramatically as sales gain strength in Europe, Asia and Latin America.In Canada, the LG Optimus One (P500h) is sold by Telus Mobility
Telus Mobility
Telus Mobility is a division of Telus Communications which sells wireless services in Canada on its numerous networks. They currently have three different networks based on three different technologies: CDMA and HSPA+ on its mainstream networks, plus iDEN via its Mike division...
and its brand Koodo Mobile
Koodo Mobile
Koodo Mobile is a mobile brand in Canada started by Telus in 2008. Koodo differs from its parent Telus by not requiring a fixed term contract. Koodo offers all its services on a month by month basis. Koodo uses the concept of a Tab which allows customers to build credit towards new phones...
, with UMTS frequency at 850, 1900, and 2100 Mhz.
In Turkey, a matte black variant is sold as the LG Optimus One (P503).
Walmart Family Mobile released the LG Optimus One (P504) in charcoal in September 2011 with a price of US$198.88.
LG Optimus C
Cricket Wireless launched the LG LW690 Optimus C on March 17, 2011. The Optimus C features Cricket's Muve Music service.(Does not feature in AWS markets)LG Optimus M
MetroPCSMetroPCS
MetroPCS Communications, Inc. , formerly known as General Wireless, Inc., is an American mobile phone service provider. It operates the fifth largest mobile telecommunications network in the US, with 8.9 million subscribers as of May 2011...
launched the LG MS690 Optimus M in silver on November 24, 2010. 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.
LG Phoenix
In the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, AT&T Mobility carries the LG Phoenix (P505) in dark blue for $49.00 to post-paid customers signing a two-year contract.
In Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, Rogers Wireless
Rogers Wireless
Rogers Wireless is a wireless telecommunications provider offering mobile phone and data services throughout Canada using Global System for Mobile Communications and Universal Mobile Telecommunications System technology. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rogers Communications...
released the LG Phoenix on May 10, 2011. Rogers-owned Chatr
Chatr
Chatr is a Canadian wireless service provider targeting price-conscious customers It is the third wireless service network owned by Rogers Communications, after Rogers Wireless and Fido Solutions. The provider launched their network in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and now Montreal ...
carried this smartphone since August 2011. Mobile virtual network operator
Mobile virtual network operator
A mobile virtual network operator is a company that provides mobile phone services but does not have its own licensed frequency allocation of radio spectrum, nor does it necessarily have all of the infrastructure required to provide mobile telephone service...
s such as Royal Bank of Canada
Royal Bank of Canada
The Royal Bank of Canada or RBC Financial Group is the largest financial institution in Canada, as measured by deposits, revenues, and market capitalization. The bank serves seventeen million clients and has 80,100 employees worldwide. The company corporate headquarters are located in Toronto,...
's Talk & Save may also offer the LG Phoenix.
LG Optimus S
SprintSprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel Corporation is an American telecommunications company based in Overland Park, Kansas. The company owns and operates Sprint, the third largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States, with 53.4 million customers, behind Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility...
released the LG LS670 Optimus S version in charcoal gray and purple on October 31, 2010 with an initial two-year contract price of US$149.99. The Optimus S features the Sprint ID UI and CDMA network connectivity.
Similar in physical form to the P500, U and V variants, 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. Like the U and V variants, this device has two hard keys on the right side of the phone that are not on other variants. 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 T
T-Mobile USAT-Mobile USA
T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an American mobile-network operator, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, that provides wireless voice, messaging and data services in the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company is the fourth-largest wireless carrier in the U.S. market with 33.73...
released the LG P509 Optimus T in black, titanium and burgundy on November 3, 2010 with an initial non-contract price of US$239.99 or a two-year contract price of US$79.99.
LG Thrive
The LG Thrive (P506) will be available in silver for $179.99 to pre-paid GoPhone customers.LG Optimus U
US Cellular released the LG US670 Optimus U in blue on December 13, 2010 with an initial two-year contract price of US$129.99.Similar in physical form to the P500, S and V variants, 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. Like the S and V variants, this device has two hard keys on the right side of the phone that are not on other variants. One button activates the voice dialer and another activates the camera.
LG Optimus V
Virgin Mobile USAVirgin Mobile USA
Virgin Mobile USA, Inc. is a wireless communications services provider based in Warren, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 2001 as a mobile virtual network operator, Virgin Mobile USA, Inc. commenced operations under the Virgin Mobile brand in June, 2002...
released the LG VM670 Optimus V in black on February 1, 2011 at a non-contract price of US$149.99. Virgin Mobile briefly raised the price in March 2011 to $199.99 before lowering back to the original US$149.99 in June 2011.
Of all the variants of the Optimus One released worldwide, the Optimus V is the closest to the "stock" version of Android 2.2, having no menu "skin" and a few applications added by Virgin Mobile.
Similar in physical form to the P500, S and U variants, this device has four distinct hard keys and a metallic 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 metallic band. Like the S and U variants, this device has two hard keys on the right side of the phone that are not on other variants. One button activates the voice dialer and another activates the camera.
LG Vortex
Verizon WirelessVerizon Wireless
Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, is one of the largest mobile network operators in the United States. The network has 107.7 million subscribers as of 2011, making it the largest wireless service provider in America....
released the LG VS660 Vortex in black and violet on November 18, 2010 with an initial two-year contract price of US$179.99.
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. However, on December 9, 2010, LG stated that it will update Optimus One devices to Android 2.3 Gingerbread, but a date for the upgrade was not specified. Responding to a question posted on LG India's Facebook page on March 16, 2011, an LG representative initially stated that the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update will be available in late May via the Android Market, but hours later added that the upgrade is not confirmed and the information is subject to change.The following details the history of the Gingerbread update rollout:
- The first country to receive the update was Romania.
- This was followed by Russia, Brazil and the rest of the world soon after, according to LG's Facebook page.
- On August 28, 2011, the update for LG Optimus One has started rolling out on various parts of the world.
- On September 14, 2011, the update for American provider SprintSprint NextelSprint Nextel Corporation is an American telecommunications company based in Overland Park, Kansas. The company owns and operates Sprint, the third largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States, with 53.4 million customers, behind Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility...
's LG Optimus S was issued.- On September 27, 2011, this update was halted because it caused multiple issues for users.
- On November 8, 2011, the update was released for the Canadian provider Telus MobilityTelus MobilityTelus Mobility is a division of Telus Communications which sells wireless services in Canada on its numerous networks. They currently have three different networks based on three different technologies: CDMA and HSPA+ on its mainstream networks, plus iDEN via its Mike division...
and its brand Koodo MobileKoodo MobileKoodo Mobile is a mobile brand in Canada started by Telus in 2008. Koodo differs from its parent Telus by not requiring a fixed term contract. Koodo offers all its services on a month by month basis. Koodo uses the concept of a Tab which allows customers to build credit towards new phones...
to all customers with the LG Optimus One P500h.
See also
- List of Android devices
- Comparison of smartphonesComparison of smartphones-Hardware and OS:-Networks and connectivity:...
- Comparison of Android devices