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Returned LG Optimus 7 Windows Phones being replaced by Android equivalents

By Rich Edmonds, Monday, Aug 27, 2012 at 12:43 pm EDT

The team over at Plaffo have been experiencing issues with the LG Optimus 7. The Windows Phone would lock when booting and appear to 'freeze' on the LG logo, rendering the device useless. The problem is reportedly due to faulty boards in affected smartphones, but one would assume a simple return would solve everything with a shiny new Optimus 7, right? Wrong, or so it seems anyway.

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LG confirms no Windows Phone 8 upgrade? Not quite

By Rich Edmonds, Friday, Apr 27, 2012 at 9:23 am EDT

There has been some confusion this morning surrounding a tweet that was published by the Italian LG Twitter account. The tweet in question was in reply to another user who queried whether or not the LG Optimus 7 would be receiving the upcoming Windows Phone "Apollo" update, which stated that the device would not be upgraded as confirmed by Microsoft.

Microsoft hasn't officially confirmed anything regarding the "Apollo" update, apart from app compatibility. LG has since published a follow up tweet explaining that the previous statement was made in error. It's still up in the air whether first and second generation Windows Phones will be updated to "Apollo", so we should all continue to await confirmation from the software giant.

Via: Plaffo

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Windows Phone 8107 update rolling out for TELUS in Canada and Sweden's Tele2

By Seth Brodeur, Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012 at 3:47 pm EST

TELUS has announced that they now have the 8107 (7.10.8107) update available for the HTC 7 Surround and LG Optimus 7.  The update, as you may recall, fixes the "vanishing keyboard" bug, as well as some other issues.  Bell Mobility recently started addressing the issue, so it's good to see TELUS following suit.

Sweden's Tele2 has also reportedly been rolling 8107 out to their Optimus 7 users.

What's the word out there?  Anyone else getting 8107?

Source: TELUS; Via: WMPU; Thanks for the tip on Sweden, Lars-Erik!

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Optus Optimus 7 shows up on Aussie deal site; Gen 2 phones coming?

By Seth Brodeur, Thursday, Dec 1, 2011 at 10:03 am EST

The LG Optimus 7 has popped up on one of Australia's biggest daily deals websites.  Catch of the Day has the first generation WP7 phone for $179, available until the units sell out.  These are unlocked handsets for use on Australian carrier Optus.  Speculation is that Optus is clearing out what's left of their first generation stock to make way for newer Gen2 phones. 

The LG Optimus 7 is nicely equipped with:

  • 3.8" Touch screen
  • 16GB onboard
  • 1Ghz CPU
  • 5MP Camera w/ LED Flash

Click the source link below if you want to reel one in.

Source: Catch of the Day; Via: WPDownUnder

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NetCom offering free Xbox 360 with LG Optimus 7

By Rich Edmonds, Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 at 9:42 am EST

Norway has the LG Optimus 7 available on NetCom, but the carrier is throwing a free Xbox 360 into the mix. Perfect timing for kids who are writing their Santa lists for Christmas just around the corner. Windows Phone and a free Xbox? Can't say no to that. We're already aware of Telenor advertising the HTC Radar, but it's good to see another carrier picking up the baton. As a bonus, check out the advert below.

Source: NetCom, thanks TheMoose14 for the tip!

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LG Optimus 7 update brings WiFi tethering

By Seth Brodeur, Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 at 7:04 pm EDT

We have been keeping an eye out for WiFi tethering to makes its way onto different first generation WP7 devices via Mango and firmware updates, and now it seems that the LG Optimus 7 just got it.  According to users on Plaffo, a new update is being pushed for the Optimus 7, which adds the ability to use your phone as a wireless hotspot.  Sadly, not all first generation devices will be able to do this, but it looks as though the Optimus 7 is one of them. 

We haven't heard anything from our peeps yet.  Has anyone else been able to get this up and running?

Source: Plaffo (Thanks, Antonio!)

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LG Optimus 7 survives being ran over [Video]

By Rich Edmonds, Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 at 2:33 pm EDT

An LG Optimus 7 Prime WP7 device has been through the wars as can be seen above in the video. This particular handset was ran over by a car and while it may look shattered, it's still responsive and works as normal. The only downside is that you can't see the screen as well as you could.

The morale of the story is (apart from don't have your phone ran over by a vehicle) to purchase an LG device should you work in construction or any other practical careers.

Via: @EyeMen

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LG Optimus 7 is the top 100 smartphone in Italy

By Rich Edmonds, Thursday, Mar 10, 2011 at 12:10 am EST

When people say LG and Windows Phone 7, one remembers the comments made about the platform by the device vendor, which explained how they had high expectations but were utterly dissapointed from a consumer perspective. Advancing months into the future and here we stand with Wired Italy awarding the LG Optimus 7 as best smartphone for value. Not bad, eh?

Stated on the article is an interesting claim that the device is a best-selling model. Are you an owner of the Optimus, and if so how are you finding the experience?

Source: Wired.it; via WMPU

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