LG Optimus Black review: Black and bright

12 May 2011
It’s not a Black Label phone but could’ve honored the designer series. It’s called Black but bathes in light. What is the LG Optimus Black? To begin with, it’s solid build and pure elegance. With Android on board, smartphone meets...

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  • liibaan
  • Nvw
  • 21 Mar 2015

I can't download some application just like whatsapp viber i need help

    • k
    • kbaba
    • fsV
    • 07 Jun 2014

    Why lg p-970 have antenal (Area) an what is working for

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      • Bernardo
      • Np}
      • 22 Feb 2014

      Ive had my phone for nearly two years and had no problems at all. Will be upgrading soon...just waiting for the release of the Samsunh S5...but I will never get rid of my LG.

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        • country boy
        • FKx
        • 03 Dec 2013

        Can this phone be used through straight talk if i buy the bring ur own phone kit?? I had it set up with t mobile and i don't know if it was the phone or the carrier but i had nothing but bad luck

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          • len-len
          • wYD
          • 08 Jun 2013

          my lg optimos p970 trying to connect video calling but is not working how can i do to work the video calling...ASAP

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            • ketan
            • Hkq
            • 14 Apr 2013

            kick, 02 Nov 2011plz dont buy this fone........dont see d shape,screen brigh... moreThe prblm cud b possibly due to ur memory card prblm
            Or
            It cud b a hardware prblm
            All cmpnies have prblms in their sets bt d matter is how often ...
            My p970 wrking fine frm last 1 year and im lovin it

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              • ketan
              • Hkq
              • 14 Apr 2013

              jey-em, 07 Feb 2013Why is my lg optimus black so slow??so laggy???i had alread... moreJust format ur micro sd card
              Then it will b fine

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                • jey-em
                • v0q
                • 07 Feb 2013

                Why is my lg optimus black so slow??so laggy???i had already uninstalled many apps but same problem what should I do??plss help me

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                  • AnonD-59699
                  • t1$
                  • 02 Feb 2013

                  Optimus black good phone it is. Displsy supeer thanx for LG

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                    • CHARLY
                    • P3p
                    • 13 Dec 2012

                    I have a phone like this, when I put the DISPLAY SECURITY, NOT ME TELL postings or messages when they arrive.

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                      • 007
                      • ajS
                      • 08 Sep 2012

                      hausofemm, 27 Oct 2011bought this phone today, i'm satisfied with it. The screen ... moreThat box with pencil and black notebook was for the press and reviewers only. In Romania the box is like the one you describe you have in the Philippines.

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                        • AnonD-28817
                        • uB{
                        • 30 Aug 2012

                        I finally found how to root this hot device.

                        http://www.howlog.in/2012/07/how-to-root-lg-optimus-black-p970.html

                        Enjoy my friends.

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                          • lolly
                          • 2C%
                          • 05 Aug 2012

                          I love this phone! the only problem is when my memory card is getting close to full my phone starts to slow down but other then that its the best i had:D

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                            • sinjisdf1
                            • PrX
                            • 27 May 2012

                            Any one has heard rumors of a ICS (4.0) upgrade on lg Black? I have. They say that an upgrade is coming for this year.

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                              • gadgetfreaker
                              • mY3
                              • 27 Apr 2012

                              Allthough i haven't got this phone long i like it the best off all srew spple this phone is so much better

                              battery life full charged about a day with lots of playing ..

                              no need for s dual core this is a fast phone .. i like it a lot

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                                • ami
                                • fCx
                                • 12 Mar 2012

                                2AV1, 21 Oct 2011Does it have already the Gingerbread update ? yes......2.3.4

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                                  • itatsi12
                                  • K7g
                                  • 13 Feb 2012

                                  Great phone, has good display, camera, & UI.. sound quality and video is not that bad..battery is actually what i have expected, bought here in the Philippines for P14,500.

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                                    • Anonymous
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                                    • 01 Feb 2012

                                    sanchit, 23 Dec 2011it is nt getting the gingerbread updateit has 2.3 update.. my optimus black has 2.3.4 :)

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                                      • sanchit
                                      • tUX
                                      • 23 Dec 2011

                                      sarthak, 05 Sep 2011Yes i am also having same problem with my black, it heat up... moreit is nt getting the gingerbread update

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                                        • kick
                                        • ut3
                                        • 02 Nov 2011

                                        plz dont buy this fone........dont see d shape,screen brightness,front camera,touch sensibility etc.,i bought this fone 15 days back and went to lg service centre 6 times bcoz of software problem.i havnt used much.think once,6 times in within 15 days.u dont c any problem wid camera for one week,it starts then.video recording is damn thing in dis fone.iam not able to record video continuosly for 10 secs also.it getting strucked every time wen i changed to video mode.photo clarity is also not dat much.lg service centre technicians are also not giving proper answer about dis problem.iam not only d person suffering wid dis problem,my 2 other frnds also suffering wid d same problem.so dont look at d options in dis to buy