LG Optimus G for Sprint receives Android 4.1.2 software update

The LG Optimus G for Sprint is now receiving the latest version of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The software will carry version LS970ZVA and have the latest features of Android 4.1.2. This means you will have features like Project Butter which offers smooth, lag-free responsiveness, the digital assistance of Google Now which offers the latest information on traffic, sports scores, stock prices and more, Expandable notifications which gives you more information on the notification shade.

The update is bring offered OTA and it may take up to a week before it reaches all devices. If you haven't received the update notification you can manually check by heading over to Menu > Settings > Update Firmware and following the on screen instructions to install the update. The update should take around 10 minutes to download over 4G or up to 20 minutes on 3G, but its advised that you download the update over W-Fi to avoid data charges. Once the update has been downloaded it will take 5 to 10 minutes to install it.
Other features of the update include the ability to share files and pictures wirelessly to another NFC enabled device and the ability to turn off notifications on specific apps. Users will also notice improvements in voice search, camera app and Google Chrome will replace the stock Android browser. The entire change-log of the LS970ZVA update is as follows:

• Android 4.1.2 Jellybean
• Google Now
• Expandable, actionable notifications
• Android Beam to send photos and more
• QuickTranslator application downloadable from the Application Manager
• Smoother user interface. Vsync timing across all drawing and animation done by the Android framework, including application rendering, touch events, screen composition and display refresh; and triple buffering in the graphics pipeline
• User-installable keyboard maps
• Ability to turn off notifications on an app specific basis
• Shortcuts and widgets can automatically be re-arranged or re-sized to allow new items to fit on home screens
• Bluetooth data transfer for Android Beam
• Improved voice search
• Improved camera app
• Android mobile version of Google Chrome replaces stock Android browser
• Ability for other launchers to add widgets from the app drawer without requiring root access

What do you think of the latest update to the LG Optimus G for Sprint? Have you received it on your device yet? If so leave us a comment below and share your experience with the device with the update.