LG Rumor users are being encouraged by Sprint to download and install the latest software upgrade. According to Sprint the update will “provide important updates to text messaging and enhance the user experience.” It will also fix that nasty keypress debug menu issue. Current users can either download and install the update by going to the main menu, settings/tools, tools, update firmware or by visiting a local Sprint retail store. Any new LG Rumor’s should have the latest firmware installed, but it may be wise to go ahead and give it a quick check.

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The LG Rumor issue has been quickly and quietly corrected. The debug menu issue where the phone was able to be wiped and turned into a paperweight was fixed. Originally thought to have affected all, or at least a great number of LG Rumor’s turned out to only affect a small number of handsets. It more »

It seems that Sprint will be working overtime on a fix for the latest trouble with the LG Rumor. There is some code on the phone that will allow someone to wipe the whole phone, user data and firmware, leaving you with nothing but an expensive paperweight. The access to the debug menu comes from more »