I have a brand new never activated Trackphone Wireless, Inc. Model # LG L34C Optimus Fuel Smartphone (I couldn't find this model in this forum's device menu).

It has Android Version 4.4 (Kit Kat - released September 3, 2013) and Software version L34CV10c.

It has 1.76 GB Internal Storage and a 3.69 GB SD card.

I can use it to make calls via WiFi I because I installed Google Voice.

Should I try to update Android Version 4.4 ? I've never tried to update an Android OS.

"There are two ways in which you can update your device to Android 5 Lollipop from Android 4.4.4 Kitkat according to the web site at https://www.quora.com/How-can-I-update-my-Android-KitKat-4-4-4-to-Lollipop-on-mobile-data

 

A check of the UPDATE CENTER of my LG L34C Optimus Fuel Smartphone shows that it has never been updated, and that no update it available.

Might an update be available if my Smartphone were activated ?

Is your answer to my question: "Should I try to update Android Version 4.4?": Never attempt to update a Smartphone from one version of Android to another version unless a check via its UPDATE CENTER shows that one is available ?

Thanks for rescuing me again OCNBRZE.

 

How long would it usually take an expert to root a phone, install a custom recovery (TWRP) and flash a custom rom ?

 

To root a phone, install a custom recovery (TWRP) and flash a custom rom sounds like a job for an expert, and a long learning process that is way over my head. Aside from not being bound to a Tracphone for phone service, how would anyone benefit from doing so?
I doubt that this LG L34C Smartphone will ever be used except by my friend to watch the educational videos that I download for him (he already uses a non-Smartphone mobile phone for calls).
Thanks for your kind reply. Its comforting to have a friend like you.

 

I might try to update my LG L34C Smartphone if I thought someone might benefit. Learning new skills is an adventure that can lead to even more progress. I love technology.

I became a little more confident after you helped me to accomplish more than I thought I ever could, e.g., how to download Youtube videos for my friend to watch via an obsolete Smartphone. I think that everyone would be better off if they had access to the Internet and weren't so ignorant and dependent on their exploiters for information. For example, watching James Bacque's video "Other Losses" at helped me to better understand history, etc. Everyone should watch it several times.

 

Great. Thank you.