Summary
If you’re still using an LG smartphone, whether that’s an old LG V50 or the wild LG Wing, it’s probably time to replace it. Later this summer, in June, LG will shut down its update servers for all phones, meaning you’ll no longer receive any security or maintenance updates.
In 2021, LG decided togive up on making smartphonesand exit the mobile business entirely. Instead, it wanted to focus on connected devices like TVs, robotics, software, and electric vehicle components. A few months later, the smartphone division shut down, but the company promised to deliver timely software updates for all existing (and eligible) devices for three years. Furthermore, LGkilled its developer websiteson December 31st, 2021.
Doing a little quick math, that three-year promise has long since expired. If you bought the LG Wing or LG Velvet in 2020, or any of its previous phones, you’re probably running anoutdated version of Androidand missing a few security patches. For example, the LG V50 ThinQ is still on Android 12, and the LG Wing received Android 13 in 2023. See the problem? Those phones are very outdated and likely vulnerable to several exploits.
At this point, we’re well past LG’s three-year cutoff, which is why the company recently announced that it will disable all of its LG phone update servers. This means that any remaining phones in use will no longer be able to access software updates.
As noted byAndroid Authority, on June 30th, 2025, LG will officially shut down all of its existing update servers. Users will no longer be able to get over-the-air updates from LG for any phone, nor can owners access software updates through the LG Bridge PC application. Essentially, it’s the end of the road.
So, if you’re still using an old LG smartphone as your daily device, we highly recommend upgrading to something new, modern, and updated. For those whorepurposed old LG phonesfor something else, like a security camera, it might be a good idea to check for updates while you still have the chance. I doubt there are too many LG users in the wild, but if so, get a new Pixel 9a, the Galaxy S25 Plus, or one of thebest Android phones. You’ll be glad you did.
This was inevitable, and we all knew it was coming eventually. That said, LG did release some truly amazing phones on occasion. While a few mademy list of the worst Android phones, others wereworksof art, like the stunning LG Wing or the G4 in leather. I’m sad to see them go, and these days there’s less competition than ever in the mobile space.
