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LG Optimus Black P970
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LG Optimus Black P970

Released: 2011, January. Released 2011, MayPrice: About 110 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
CPU1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPUPowerVR SGX530
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.0 inches, 45.5 cm, 2, (~58.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandLG
ModelLG Optimus Black P970
PriceAbout 110 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, Pink, Silver, White, Brown
SAR EU1.27 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body)
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight109 g (3.84 oz)
BrowserHTML, Adobe Flash
ChipsetTI OMAP 3630
DisplayContrast ratio: 1161:1 (nominal)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 1700 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal2GB (1GB user available), 512MB RAM
Released2011, January. Released 2011, May
Stand-byUp to 375 h
Announced2011, January. Released 2011, May
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 6 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions122 x 64 x 9.2 mm (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.36 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 71dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 82dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Audio qualityNoise -64.5dB / Crosstalk -66.8dB

LG Optimus Black P970 Overview

About LG Optimus Black P970 LG Optimus Black P970 is a discontinued device from LG's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. LG Optimus Black P970 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 2GB (1GB user available), 512MB RAM with TI OMAP 3630 , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

LG Optimus Black P970 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the LG Optimus Black P970?

The LG Optimus Black P970 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does LG Optimus Black P970 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many LG devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting LG Optimus Black P970 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the LG Optimus Black P970 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does LG Optimus Black P970 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your LG Optimus Black P970.