LG Optimus 2X, 3D & Black get the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update

Well this was pending for a long time. The three premium smartphones in the LG Optimus Series are finally getting the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update.

LG Mobile has updated the timeline for the 2.3 Gingerbread update for the LG Optimus 2X, LG Optimus 3D and LG Optimus Black in its Facebook Page.

From the LG Mobile Facebook page:

The three premium smartphones of the Optimus Series will be upgraded first, as outlined below, followed by a global rollout thereafter.

LG Optimus 2X: Now available (as of 1st November, 2011) for open models in Europe
LG Optimus 3D: Week commencing November 21st for open models in Europe
LG Optimus Black: Week commencing November 28th for open models in Europe

The exact timing of the upgrades in each market may vary because of the different requirements in each country with respect to domestic operators and models. Please contact local service representatives to check the specific upgrade schedule in your market.

Better late than never.  Just in time after the announcement for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Source – LG Mobile

How to Install Adobe Flash Player 10.2 on LG Optimus One P500, Samsung Galaxy 3 and Samsung Galaxy Ace

or for that matter on any Android phone using a ARMv6 processor. While the Android platform supports Adobe Flash natively, Flash for Android does not support phones using ARMv6 processors. Most of the budget Android phones like the LG Optimus One, Samsung Galaxy 3 and Galaxy Ace use these processors.

Some developers have modded the Adobe Flash Player to make it compatible for most ARMv6 and ARMv7 ( arm 11 family ) devices. And yes LG Optimus One P500 now has Adobe Flash working. 

Follow the below instructions to get Adobe Flash on LG Optimus One P500.

• Download Flash Player from here  and copy to SD Card.
• Make sure you have ‘Unknown Sources’ enabled in Settings –> Applications.
• Use any File Manager to navigate to the file and install the APK. 
• E njoy ur  Life..  :-D