LG Optimus One

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LG Optimus One
LG Optimus One logo 220px.jpg
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LG Optimus One P500 back
Brand LG
Manufacturer LG Electronics
Series Optimus
Compatible networks GSM/GPRS/EDGE Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900)
UMTS/HSPA tri-band (900/1700/2100)
HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s
GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32-48 kbit/s
CDMA EVDO Rev. A (800/1900-Global, 1800-Korea LG U+ Variant Korean Pcs)
First releasedJanuary 28, 2010 (2010-01-28)
Predecessor LG GT540 Optimus
Successor LG Optimus 2X
Related LG Optimus series
Form factor Slate
Dimensions113.5 mm (4.47 in) H
59 mm (2.3 in) W
13.3 mm (0.52 in) D
Mass129 g (4.6 oz)
Operating system
CPU Qualcomm 600 MHz ARM1136EJ-S
GSM MSM7227
CDMA MSM7627
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 200
Memory512 MB SDRAM
Storage512 MB flash EEPROM (140 or 170 MB user addressable)
Removable storage 2 GB microSD (supports up to 32 GB, with the exception of Optimus T)
BatteryLGIP-400N
1,500  mAh, 5.6  Wh, 3.7  V
Internal Rechargeable Li-ion
User replaceable
Display TFT LCD, 3.2 in (81 mm) diagonal
320×480px HVGA @ 180ppi
2:3 aspect-ratio wide-screen
256K colors
Rear cameraVGA video recording (640×480 px, MPEG4 at 18 fps max.)
Auto-focus
Europe and Asia 3-megapixels
United States and Canada 3.15 megapixels (2048×1536 px max.)
Connectivity3.5 mm audio jack
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR with A2DP
FM stereo receiver (87.5-108 MHz) with RDS (certain variants)
Micro USB 2.0
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Data inputs Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen (plastic)
A-GPS
S-GPS
Accelerometer
Microphone
Proximity sensor
Push buttons
OtherWi-Fi hotspot, USB tethering
SAR P500
Head - 0.45 W/kg
Body - 0.37 W/kg
Optimus V
Head - 0.70 W/kg
Body - 0.57 W/kg
Hearing aid compatibility M4, T4
References [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

The LG Optimus One is an entry-level series of touch-screen smartphones manufactured by LG Electronics, Inc. It was released running the Android 2.2 Froyo, and later LG released software to upgrade it to Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Although the basic physical form factor of each variant is the same, the variants have differences in hard button shape and layout, the form of the metal side bezel and the user interfaces added by LG or various carriers. Versions of the Optimus One exist that operate on various frequency bands and either GSM or CDMA-based network protocols. They may also feature one or more variations in hardware, such as a faster processor, the addition of a physical keyboard, a modem with higher theoretical speeds, or a better digital camera.

Contents

Since sales first began in mid-November 2010, LG has released ten variants, though some differ very little from others. The Optimus One line is the first LG smartphone line to sell more than 1 million units. As of December 10,2010 more than 2 million units have been sold worldwide, with 1.3 million units sold in North America, 450,000 units sold in South Korea, 200,000 units sold in Europe and 50,000 units sold in Asia and the CIS. [1]

Variants

Because of the different technologies used by wireless operators in the United States, many variants of the LG Optimus One exist, usually replacing the word "One" with a single letter representing the carrier. For example, the LG Optimus M was offered exclusively by MetroPCS, while the LG Optimus T was only available at T-Mobile USA.

Primary configuration

The Optimus One P500 was the first version offered for sale, with sales beginning in South Korea in mid-November 2010. [1] This GSM version of the phone is sold by wireless communications service providers in Asia, Europe and Canada. [7]

In Canada, the LG Optimus One (P500h) is sold by Telus Mobility since December 2010 and its brand Koodo Mobile since February 2011, with UMTS frequency at 850, 1900, and 2100 MHz.

In Turkey, a matte black variant is sold as the LG Optimus One (P503). [8]

Walmart Family Mobile released the LG Optimus One (P504) in charcoal in September 2011. [9]

Carrier variants

Successors

LG Optimus Chat

The LG Optimus Chat features a physical keyboard and a smaller, 2.8-inch touchscreen.

LG Optimus Chic

The LG Optimus Chic features a camera with a higher 5 megapixel (MP) resolution and a modem with faster upload speeds of 2 Mbit/s instead of 0.35 Mbit/s.

LG Optimus Net

After clearing out and discontinuing the LG Optimus Chic due to poor sales, Bell Mobility released the LG Optimus Net on October 27, 2011. The Net is equipped with a faster 800 MHz processor, but features a slower HSPA+ modem with 3.6 Mbit/s download speeds, compared to the Optimus One and Chic's 600 MHz processor and 7.2 Mbit/s HSPA+ download speeds. It also features the same 3.15 megapixel (MP) camera as the Optimus One, but this resolution is lower than the Optimus Chic's 5 MP camera. [17]

LG Optimus Pro

The LG Optimus Pro is a variant of the Optimus Net, featuring a physical QWERTY keyboard, a 3 MP camera, a 2.8" screen, and Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

LG Optimus Elite

Released exclusively for the Australian network Optus, the LG Optimus Elite features a 3.5 inch screen, 5 MP camera with flash, and a dual-core processor.

Update history

Android 2.3 Gingerbread

On December 8, 2010 LG announced that it would need to study the Gingerbread Compatibility Definition Document and the public branch open source code before it could determine if the Optimus One series could be upgraded to Android 2.3 Gingerbread. [18] However, on December 9, 2010, LG stated that it will update Optimus One devices to Android 2.3, but a date for the upgrade was not specified. [2] Responding to a question posted on LG India's Facebook page on March 16, 2011, an LG representative initially stated that the 2.3 update will be available in late May via the Android Market, but hours later added that the upgrade is not confirmed and the information was subject to change. [19]

The following details the history of the Gingerbread update rollout:

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 LG 2010.
  2. 1 2 LG 2010a.
  3. 1 2 Sprint 2010.
  4. GSMArena 2011.
  5. LG 2011, p. 235.
  6. FCC 2010.
  7. Graham 2010.
  8. LG 2010d.
  9. Walmart 2011.
  10. MetroPCS 2010.
  11. LG 2010c.
  12. AT&T Intellectual Property 2011.
  13. T-Mobile USA 2011.
  14. U.S. Cellular 2010.
  15. Virgin Mobile USA 2011.
  16. Verizon Wireless 2010.
  17. Hardy, Ian (14 October 2011). "Bell releasing LG Optimus Net October 27th". Mobile Syrup. Retrieved 2012-02-11.
  18. LG 2010b.
  19. AndroidOS.in 2011.
  20. DiPane, Jared (26 June 2011). "LG Optimus One receives official Gingerbread update in Romania". Archived from the original on 1 November 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
  21. Shukla, Gaurav (8 July 2011). "LG Optimus One Gingerbread roll out starts in Europe; Optimus2x, 3D to follow" . Retrieved 7 July 2011.
  22. "LG Optimus One Gingerbread update starts rolling out". GSMArena.com.
  23. "Be part of the in-crowd. | T-Mobile Community".
  24. Hardy, Ian (8 November 2011). "Update: TELUS and Koodo LG Optimus One upgrade to OS 2.3 now available". Mobile Syrup. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
  25. "LG Optimus M+ Android Smartphone Release on MetroPCS". New Best Gadget Review and Specifications. Archived from the original on 2012-03-26. Retrieved 2012-03-23.
  26. "How to Root LG Optimus S ZVJ Gingerbread". lg-phones.org.
  27. Mat Smith (17 April 2012). "Sprint and LG launch Optimus Elite: entry-level specifications, planet-saving hopes". Engadget. AOL.

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