Users of the LG Wing may soon have reason to celebrate. Even though LG Mobile is no longer in operation, an anonymous tipster claims that his Verizon LG Wing recently received an upgrade that enabled the carrier's new mid-band 5G network.
The LG Wing C-band upgrade is currently in Verizon's testing labs, albeit it hasn't been widely released yet, according to the company. It's possible that our informant received a file that slipped between the gaps. Unless there are severe flaws, an update like this enters Verizon's labs and is distributed within a few weeks.
Version F100VM20e, often known as System Upgrade 11, is the C-band update. The most recent software update for the Wing, according to Verizon's official support page, is F100VM20d.
The LG Wing, which will be introduced in late 2020, features a swiveling screen that allows the phone to be turned into a "T" form, as well as a virtual gimbal mode for ultra-stable films. It received mixed reviews since it is thick and hefty, and software compatibility concerns with strange form factors are usually an issue. But it was a wild swing, the type you don't see very often these days.
In mid-2021, LG completely exited the mobile phone business. However, it stated that it will continue to service its phones, and it appears that it is doing so.
In regions where Verizon provides mid-band 5G, the upgrade allows higher speeds and the "5G UW" indicator. Verizon's mid-band 5G network outperformed Verizon's "nationwide 5G" network in our tests. According to Verizon, it presently serves more than 100 million people and will reach 175 million by the end of the year.
We've compiled a comprehensive list of Verizon C-Band phones. The Verizon-branded LG Wing is going for $265-$309 on Swappa, which appears to be a fantastic price if you enjoy odd phones.