Android Lollipop Upgrade for LG G Pro 2 and G3 Beat has Arrived

LG G Pro 2 and G3 smartphone users, please check your Software Update. You will be getting the Android 5.0 (Lollipop) upgrade The Lollipop upgrade promises a longer battery life. That, you have to find out yourselves. Read the PR for more details.

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Press Release

Android 5.0 Lollipop OS UPGRADE FOR LG G Pro 2 AND G3 Beat Has Arrived

LG G Pro 2 and G3 Beat Smartphones Will Get the Ultimate User Experience

SINGAPORE, JUNE 15, 2015 —LG Electronics (LG) announced today that the anticipated Android 5.0 Lollipop OS upgrade for both the LG G Pro 2 and G3 Beat smartphones have arrived.

Users of the respective models can expect the updated user interface to be more fluid and intuitive. The interface is also capable of vivid new colors, typography and edge-to-edge imagery.

With the upgrade, users will also discover new ways to control when and how they receive messages. They can read and respond to messages from their lock screens. There is even an added feature to hide sensitive content. The Priority mode is a nifty one, allowing users to get alerts only when selected contacts send messages. Recurring downtime can be scheduled with the Priority mode as well.

LG G Pro 2 and G3 Beat users will now enjoy a disruption-free experience. Incoming phone calls will not interrupt the current activity, be it watching a movie or playing a game. Notifications will be ranked based on who the caller or sender is. All the notifications can be accessed by tapping on the top of the screen.

Improved Security, Connectivity, Battery Life and Performance

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The Lollipop upgrade will also boost the smartphone’s functions. All applications will be SELinux enforced, and will have better protection against vulnerabilities and malware. The Android Smart Lock now allows the LG G Pro 2 and G3 Beat to be paired with another trusted device, and the phone can be secured.

The Lollipop upgrade also promises a longer battery life. The battery saver feature will help to extend the use of LG G Pro 2 and G3 Beat smartphones by up to 90 minutes. When the phone is plugged in, users will get to see the estimated time left to fully charge the phone.

Buoyed by ART, a brand-new Android runtime, the LG G Pro 2 and G3 Beat will deliver more efficient application performance and responsiveness. Users can expect up to 4x performance improvements and a smoother user interface even for complex and visually rich applications.

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About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing 87,000 people working in 113 locations around the world. With 2012 global sales of USD 45.22 billion (KRW 50.96 trillion), LG comprises five business units — Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning & Energy Solution and Vehicle Components — and is one of the world’s leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. LG Electronics is a 2013 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit www.LGnewsroom.com.

About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company

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The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a global leader and innovator in mobile communications. With its breakthrough technologies and innovative designs, LG continues to establish a number of benchmarks in the smartphone market, while also helping create a better lifestyle for consumers by delivering a wholly enhanced smart-phone experience. As a leader in 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, LG continues its commitment to developing groundbreaking LTE technologies and fulfilling consumer demands with differentiated LTE devices of the highest quality, all of which are based on the company’s wealth of LTE patents and technical knowledge. For more information, please visit www.LG.com.

About LG Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd
LG Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd (LG Electronics Singapore) is a fully-owned subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., the pioneer and market leader of the Korean electronics industry for over five decades. LG Electronics Singapore operates four business units – Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions. In recognition of its vision to enrich people’s life with smart technologies and innovative design, LG Electronics Singapore has been recognized with prominent local and international accolades, such as the CNET Asia Editor’s and Readers’ Choice Awards, HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards, Red Dot Design, and GfK No. 1 Awards. For more information, please visit www.lg.com/sg.

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