End of an Era: LG Officially Ceasing Smartphone Support Next Month

For the remaining loyal users of LG smartphones, the final curtain is drawing near. The South Korean tech giant has officially announced that it will be ending all software support for its mobile devices starting next month, June 2025. This marks the definitive end of LG’s presence in the smartphone market, a journey that the company embarked on decades ago but ultimately concluded in 2021.

In an official notice posted on its support pages, LG confirmed that the company will be shutting down its servers responsible for providing firmware updates, Android upgrades, and PC software management tools via the LG Bridge application. The termination is scheduled to take effect on June 30, 2025, at midnight Korea Standard Time (8:30 PM IST).

This decision brings to a close the three-year promise of software support that LG made to its customers when it initially announced its withdrawal from the fiercely competitive smartphone industry. While some eligible models did receive the Android 12 update and intermittent security patches, this final step means that no further official updates or support will be available for any LG smartphone user.

What this means for LG smartphone users:

• No more software updates: After June 30, 2025, LG smartphones will no longer receive any Android operating system updates or security patches. This could leave devices increasingly vulnerable to security threats and unable to benefit from the latest Android features.
• LG Bridge will cease to function: The LG Bridge PC suite, which allowed users to back up data, restore files, and install firmware via their computers, will also be discontinued. This means users will lose access to these convenient desktop management tools for their LG devices.
• Inability to redownload pre-installed apps: Users who may have deleted pre-installed applications will no longer be able to download them again as the app-based update service will also be terminated.
• Service center upgrades discontinued: Even software upgrade services offered at LG service centers will cease to exist after the deadline.

LG has urged its remaining smartphone users to take immediate action. The company advises customers to ensure their devices are updated to the latest available software version and to back up all their important data using LG’s software tools before the June 30th deadline. After this date, no official downloads, updates, or support will be accessible.

The exit of LG from the smartphone market in 2021 followed years of struggling to maintain market share amidst intense competition from established players like Samsung and Apple, as well as the rise of formidable Chinese manufacturers. Despite some innovative designs and features over the years, LG’s mobile division had been incurring losses, leading the company to strategically shift its focus towards other growth areas such as electric vehicle components, smart homes, robotics, artificial intelligence, and business-to-business solutio

While the number of active LG smartphone users is likely to have dwindled since the company’s departure from the market, this announcement will undoubtedly be disappointing news for those who have remained loyal to the brand. It serves as a final reminder to migrate to newer devices from other manufacturers to ensure continued software support and security updates. The once-prominent player in the mobile world is now truly stepping out of the picture, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and a dedicated, albeit now unsupported, user base.