AT&T has just announced plans to push out an update for users of the LG Nitro HD that will upgrade the handset to Android Ice Cream Sandwich starting July 31. The LG Nitro HD will be joining the ranks of several other smartphones in the market that are already running Android 4.0. LG's Optimus 3.0 user interface is also part of this update, which will be available for download via the LG mobile support tool for PC.
What Else You Need To Know:
- The LG Nitro HD is available with a 2-year contract through AT&T for $49 USD.
- There is no indication that an Android Jelly Bean update is on its way.
Other sources
The LG Nitro is a solid handset and the Ice Cream Sandwich update will only make it better.- Blake Stimac, Intomobile
This forgotten phone launched earlier this year to a mixed bag of reviews, but no matter how good or bad you think it is you can’t deny that it’s great to finally be getting Ice Cream Sandwich.- Quentyn Kennemer, Phandroid
- Phone Scoop
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AT&T Schedules Android 4.0 Update for LG Nitro HD
In addition to the ICS update for the Nitro HD, AT&T said it plans to offer maintenance updates to the HTC One X and the HTC Inspire that enhance performance of the two devices.
- Mobile Burn
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AT&T to release Android 4.0 ICS update for LG Nitro HD on July 31
Owners will be able to download the update from http://www.lg.com/us/NitroHD-Upgrade starting on that date.
- DroidDog
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LG Nitro ICS Update Available July 31st, Start Your Engines
It seems like it's been quite some time since we've heard anything about the LG Nitro HD. At one point it was LG's flagship device in states, now they have turned their attentions to other parts of the world, understandably.
- PhoneDog
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LG Nitro HD Android 4.0 update to be available starting July 31
The update will include the usual ICS goodies, such as Face Unlock, enhanced multitasking and text input improvements...
- Phone Arena
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AT&T's LG Nitro HD gets Ice Cream Sandwich on July 31
Until now, AT&T customers using the LG Nitro HD had to put up with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, while the rest of the world using top-end Android handsets has been enjoying the beauty of Ice Cream Sandwich. Not anymore!
- Engadget
- LG Nitro HD getting Ice Cream Sandwich the last day of July
- Android Police
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LG Nitro HD On AT&T Getting Ice Cream Sandwich On July 31
New lock screen actions let you conveniently jump directly to a specific application without unlocking the homescreen.The redesigned Gallery App & Photo Editor makes it easier to manage, show, and share photos and videos than ever before.
- Android Community
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LG Nitro HD ICS update due July 31st
The update won’t be delivered OTA, however: NItro HD users will have to download the upgrade to their computers, then plug in their phones via USB, and follow the instructions using LG’s PC software.
- Phandroid
- LG Nitro HD to get Ice Cream Sandwich July 31st
- GottaBeMobile
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LG Nitro HD Ice Cream Sandwich Update Rolling Out July 31st
The LG Nitro HD has been on Gingerbread since December of 2011 so this update has been a long time coming.
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