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Official FOTA (Firmware-Over-The-Air) updates and the LGMobile Support Tool are no longer functional, as LG shut down its mobile servers.

Because official support for the LG P970 ended with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the only way to experience newer Android versions, features, or lightweight distributions is via community-made custom firmware like CyanogenMod (e.g., CM7, CM10, or CM11 depending on developer archives). Phase 1: Rooting and Custom Recovery firmware+change+update+on+lg+p970+optimus+black

These are the primary utilities used to push the .kdz firmware file to the device. Updating the LG P970 Optimus Black is a

Updating the LG P970 Optimus Black is a bit of a throwback, as the official support for this device peaked years ago. Depending on your current version, you can either move to the final official release or explore custom community-made firmware. Official Update Path Step 2: Boot the LG P970 into Download/S/W

Follow the prompts to complete the installation and restart your computer if requested. Step 2: Boot the LG P970 into Download/S/W Upgrade Mode

If you only have a KDZ file, you can convert it to the BIN/FLS format needed for SmartFlash: