Verizon LG G3 Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Revealed

The LG G3 Android 5.0 Lollipop update is about to end in the United States, as the Verizon LG G3 Lollipop update finally came out this weekend, and it’s going to all owners as we speak. The update first went live on multiple carriers in the United States in February, and it most recently hit T-Mobile and is now available for Verizon owners.

Those who own the LG G3 at AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile have already received the latest software and Verizon launched it, but then quickly delayed its release and was inactive until this weekend. It was available online as a wired update with Verizon’s software, but now it’s coming over the air.

LG has promised to deliver the Android 5.0 Lollipop update within 90 days, not in the US, but for owners it comes together. It hit Korea, India, Poland and parts of Europe in December, then parts of the US in February. Those who own the Verizon LG G3 will want to read below for more details, some possible Android 5.0 bugs and fixes for a few of these issues.

Last year, LG announced its brand new flagship G3 smartphone in May. Top-of-the-line specs offer one of the best overall devices of 2014, with an impressive 5.5-inch Quad-HD display like the Nexus 6 and ultra-small bezels that deliver a big screen in a small package. Those waiting for the Android 5.0 Lollipop update will be happy to know that the rollout went smoothly and is now reaching even more users.

Updates usually come as over-the-air (OTA) software updates. A notification prompts the user to download and install the update on their device, and the whole process usually takes less than 5-10 minutes. That said, the Verizon G3 first got it via the Verizon software assistant update tool when owners plugged the device into a computer, and it’s now rolling out in typical fashion. Both options are available.

Verizon this morning, LG G3 support pages With all its details, it is confirmed that the update will start rolling out today, i.e. April 13, with an over-the-air update process. This will be a pretty big update so have a good WiFi connection and enough battery to complete the setup.

The LG G3 update will give the Android operating system a new look and feel. With Android 5.0 Lollipop, users get more features, an improved notification tray and lock screen, smooth animations and effects, improved battery life (for some), and a vibrant operating system.

So far we have heard from AT&T, Sprint and most of the LG G3 owners around the world enjoying the update, there are also many users who are fed up with the problems after LG G3 Android 5.0 update, so users need to proceed with caution. Because it’s better to be safe than sorry, it’s always safe to back up software, settings, apps, pictures, and more before accepting an update.

While some users are reporting app crashes, device restarts, poor battery life and more, others have nothing but positive comments about the update. Below are links to a few issues you may encounter and some potential fixes. All that aside, the update is worth considering as it’s Android 5.0 Lollipop only, but a factory data reset may yield the best results for owners.

As always, owners can go to settings > about phone > system updates > check for the latest software. You can do this or wait for it to arrive, or you can connect your Verizon G3 to a computer and use the software upgrade assistant tool provided by Verizon Wireless. Give it a try and after installing Lollipop leave a comment below and let us know how it worked for you.