Good news for the owners of the LG Ally smartphone out there. A firmware update for the Verizon LG Ally. This update is being made available as of the 28th of April, you will be notified by Verizon via a Text Message as follows: LG Android Phones
“Free VZW Msg: Your LG Ally will receive a software update soon. Before you can receive this update, your Ally needs to install a small app. Just click on this link to begin installation, then select Market: http://market.android.com/details?id=com.lge.upgrade.” Or Scan the Code below with your Ally to be linked directly to updater Application.
LG Ally Android 2.2.2 Update brings are: LG-Ally info
- SMS messages sent without interruption.
- SMS messages delivered to the intended recipient.
- POP3 email that is downloaded from the server is now deleted from the device when deleted from the server.
- Improved performance when viewing email messages.
- Improved Car Home app when used in Spanish.
- iheartradio stations now play correctly.
- Dial # or * when using the keyboard in landscape mode.
How to Update LG Ally to Android 2.2.2
- Go into the market
- Search LG Electronics, INC.
- Download the app named Upgrade Utility for Ally
- There is your app.
The update is not the over-the-air, so you have to go the the market to download the app and install to your LG Ally. Good luck! LG Cell Phone Software
Verizon LG Ally Phone Photos– LG Cell Phone Pictures
Did your LG Ally lose the capability to sync your corporate calendar? Have you solved your problem? If not, don’t worry, I am going to list the settings on my LG Ally. Hope this will help you. LG Phone Problem and Solution
A couple of things to check (based on my phone set up, of course)
1. In the email settings for your corporate acct: menu –> Account Settings. Scroll down to "Incoming Settings" and make sure "Sync Contacts" and "Sync Calendar" are checkmarked. LG-Ally info
Above that, I have my "amount to synchronize" set to 1 month, and "email check frequency" set to automatic (push).
2. in your Calendar: menu –> More –> Calendars: find your "corporate" calendar in the list and make sure it says "synced, visible." if not, you can cycle through the choices by clicking on that Calendar entry.
For LG Ally owners, this is the instructions on how to Root an Android 2.2.1 FroYo OS device. This tutorial only works on Windows XP or Windows 7 (32bit or 64bit) operating systems. Download all files indicated in red, and double check that all folders and files are in place. -Make sure to read the entire guide before starting Step 1! Here we go! LG Phone Problem and Solution
How to Root LG Ally Android 2.2.1 FroYo Device Steps: LG-Ally info
1. DOWNLOAD Froyo.zip
Mirror 1
2. EXTRACT Froyo.zip to C:\
2. RUN C:\Froyo\Drivers.bat
3. Connect your USB cable to your Ally and enable USB Debugging (Settings>Applications>Enable USB Debugging)
4. Run C:\Froyo\LGVS740\KP500-Utils-En.exe in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2 and as an Administrator. (Only if you are not running Windows XP)
5. Choose option J
6. When prompted for phone model number, type "VS740" and then press enter
7. When prompted for the cab file, type "VS740ZV6_01.cab" and then press enter (you do not need to specify the location of the cab file)
8. When prompted for the version, type "VS740ZV6_01" and then press enter.
9. It should now load the familiar LG Manual Updater screen with a log window below and start reading information from your phone. It will proceed to flash your device.
If your firewall warns you about trying to access the internet, allow it.
Your phone will now load a screen that displays the LG and Verizon Wireless logos and says: DOWNLOADING! DO NOT UNPLUG!
At this point, it is now flashing the update to your phone. This normally takes around 20 minutes to complete. Once complete, your phone will automatically reboot.
10. RUN C:\Froyo\ADB.bat
DEVICE MANAGER WILL OPEN AUTOMATICALLY
11. Expand "ADB Bootloader Device" (Might be listed as "Android!" Under Other Devices)
12. Right click and choose "Update Driver or Install Driver"
13. Select "I will choose driver to install"
14. Navigate to where the Android USB drivers are (eg: C:\android-sdk-windows\google-usb_driver) (If file or directory doesn’t exist see Step 2).
15. Choose "android_winusb.inf" and accept that this is an unsigned driver it should notify you that the driver was successfully updated.
-It also may state that it can’t find suitable driver, if it does simply state you will look yourself and choose "Single ADB Boote Loader" or the like.
16. We handle the rest!
Congratulations! You have now successfully updated to Froyo 2.2.1 with a custom recovery and root access! Aren’t you proud of yourself?