The LG Optimus Black P970 is a discontinued Android smartphone released in 2011. It features a 4-inch touchscreen display, a 800MHz single-core processor, 512MB of RAM, 2GB of internal storage, a 5-megapixel rear camera, and a VGA front-facing camera. It runs on the Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system.
LG Optimus Black P970 Price
At the time of it's release in 2011, May, the manufacturer's retail price for a new LG Optimus Black P970 was about 110 EUR.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
How to reset or factory restore LG Optimus Black P970 device?
There are a few common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a LG Optimus Black P970 device. Here are the steps you can follow for each method: Method 1: Soft Reset 1. Press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds until the phone shuts down completely. 2. Press and hold the Power button again until the LG logo appears on the screen. 3. Release the Power button and wait for the phone to start up in recovery mode. 4. In recovery mode, select "Wipe data/factory data reset" and confirm the action. 5. Wait for the phone to erase all user data and restart in its factory settings. Method 2: Hard Reset 1. Back up all important data on your device, as this method will erase all data permanently. 2. Press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds until the phone shuts down completely. 3. Press and hold the Volume Up button and the Power button at the same time for 10 seconds until the phone enters recovery mode. 4. In recovery mode, select "Wipe data/factory data reset" and confirm the action. 5. Wait for the phone to erase all user data and restart in its factory settings. Method 3: Using a PC 1. Install the LG Optimus Black P970 drivers on your PC. 2. Connect your LG Optimus Black P970 device to your PC using a USB cable. 3. Open the LG Optimus Black P970 USB driver software on your PC. 4. Click on the "Recovery" tab and select " recovery mode." 5. In recovery mode, select "Wipe data/factory data reset" and confirm the action. 6. Wait for the phone to erase all user data and restart in its factory settings. Note: Before attempting any of these methods, make sure to back up all important data on your device, as these methods will erase all user data permanently.
What is the battery life of the LG Optimus Black P970?
The LG Optimus Black P970 has a battery life of up to 8 hours.
What type of processor does the LG Optimus Black P970 have?
The LG Optimus Black P970 has a 1GHz single-core processor.
What type of display does the LG Optimus Black P970 have?
The LG Optimus Black P970 has a 4 inch IPS LCD display.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 900 / 1700 / 2100 |
| HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
Launch
| Announced | 2011, January. Released 2011, May |
|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 9.2 mm (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.36 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 109 g (3.84 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
Display
| Type | IPS LCD |
|---|---|
| Size | 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~58.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Optimus UI 2.0, Gesture UI 2.0 | |
Platform
| OS | Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | TI OMAP 3630 |
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX530 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
|---|---|
| Internal | 2GB (1GB user available), 512MB RAM |
Main Camera
| Single | 5 MP, AF |
|---|---|
| Features | LED flash |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
Selfie camera
| Single | 2 MP |
|---|---|
| Video |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
|---|---|
| Browser | HTML, Adobe Flash |
| MP4/DivX/Xvid/H.264/WMV player MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player Document viewer Organizer Voice memo/dial/commands Predictive text input | |
Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery |
|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 375 h |
| Talk time | Up to 6 h |
Misc
| Colors | Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown |
|---|---|
| SAR EU | 1.27 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 110 EUR |
Tests
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1161:1 (nominal) |
|---|---|
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 71dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 82dB |
| Audio quality | Noise -64.5dB / Crosstalk -66.8dB |
